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  • Abuja International Film Festival celebrates 22nd anniversary with global showcase

    Abuja International Film Festival celebrates 22nd anniversary with global showcase

    The Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) is set to celebrate its 22nd edition from November 6, 2025 to November 10, 2025, with an opening ceremony and a closing awards gala.

    The festival, which has run consistently for over two decades, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, received over 1,592 entries from 80 countries for the 22nd edition.

    The festival will screen 70 films and feature several panel discussions and capacity-building workshops.

    Nigerian films dominated the top honors, with ‘Ajaga,’ ‘Kakanda’ and ‘Safari’ among the top nominees. They were joined by international contenders ‘Iriso’ from Japan and ‘I just live,’ from Russia, which were leading nominees in the golden jury.

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    In the acting categories, Nigeria’s Lateef Adedimeji, Daniel Erin Effiong and Ikechukwu Onanaku made the outstanding actors category, while Osas Ighodalor, Amina Shehu, and Uche Montana were amongst other nominees in the outstanding actresses’ category.

    In a statement released by festival media officer Abah Duker, several distinguished individuals would receive the Special Recognition Award for their contributions. Honorees for the 22nd edition include: Governor Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos, Alhaji Abah Mohammed of Kano and Dr. Supo Olusi, the MD/CEO of the Bank of Industry.

  • Abuja International Film Festival gets 1254 entries ahead of 21st edition

    Abuja International Film Festival gets 1254 entries ahead of 21st edition

    A total of 1254 entries from 45 countries have been submitted for nomination ahead of the 21st edition of the Abuja International Film Festival.

    This was made known in a recent statement by the festival founder, Fidelis Duker.

    According to Duker and his team, the AIFF is poised to captivate audiences with a carefully curated selection of cinematic gems, gathered from the staggering pool.

    Set to hold from October 28, 2024 to November 1, 2024, the 2024 edition, according to the organisers, promises to be a celebration of diversity, creativity, and unparalleled talent in the world of cinema.

    Among the standout films chosen to grace the festival’s screens are works like ‘Four Quarters’ from Russia, ‘Mending’ and ‘Kaka’ from Nigeria, ‘404.1’ from Morocco, ‘Jagun Jagun’ from Nigeria, ‘Leo’s Party’ from Brazil, ‘Widow’s Gift’ from Ghana, and the gripping ‘Over the Bridge,’ alongside a host of other exceptional entries.

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    With the nominations out, the competition is fierce in the run for the coveted titles of Best Actor and Best Actress, with accomplished stars such as Femi Adebayo, Ozy Agu, and Stan Eze hailing from Nigeria, and the skilled Dave Hayllar representing the USA. The male category further showcases international talent with Alejandro Cooper from Namibia stealing the limelight.

    In the female category, the competition is just as fierce featuring the remarkable performances of Tana Adelana, Omowunmi Dada, and Kehinde Bankole from Nigeria with Kara wang from USA competing against the likes Hassna Monni from Morocco.