Africa film festival set to begin in Lagos

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is set to take pace at the AFRIFF HUB, The Palms, Oniru in Lagos State.

The event organisers, in a statement on Monday in Abuja by AFRIFF Founder, Chioma Ude, would be held between Nov. 3 and Nov. 9.

Ude, said that the festival’s opening night would feature ‘Headless’, a highly anticipated crime thriller by Michael Ndiomu.

“The film, showcasing the gritty journey of a Nigerian filmmaker, aligns perfectly with AFRIFF’s vision of blending local narratives with global appeal.

“African filmmaking is rapidly evolving, and Nigeria is at its core.

“With films like HEADLESS, we aim to showcase how African stories can stay true to cultural roots while resonating globally,” Ude said.

This year’s festival will feature 150 films from Africa and the Diaspora, along with industry discussions and networking events.

The closing night film, ‘Out of Breath’ by Obi Emelonye, is a cinematic journey into Igbo culture, blending romance, action, and traditional proverbs to create a globally engaging story.

It was reported that this year’s programme is titled: “Indigenous to Global: Cultural Wealth to Global Prosperity.”