Scheduled to take place from November 2nd to 8th, 2025, this year’s festival is themed “Rhythms of the Continent: The Afrobeats Film Movement.” The event will celebrate the fusion of Nigeria’s thriving music culture and the African film industry, exploring how Afrobeats—a global sound rooted in African rhythms and storytelling – is shaping a new creative identity for African cinema and inspiring cross-industry collaborations. 

On opening night,“Three Cold Dishes” a film directed by Oluseyi Asurf and executive produced by global superstar Burna Boy and award-winning actress Osas Ighodaro will premiere. The film stars Osas Ighodaro, Wayidi Adeleke, Wale Ojo, Fat Toure, Femi Jacobs. The film follows the gripping story of three young women who, after being trafficked as teenagers, unite years later to execute a daring revenge on the men who once exploited them.

A major highlight of this year’s festival is the launch of the AFRIFF Film and Content Market (AFCM)- Nigeria’s first and only film and content marketplace. This groundbreaking addition will serve as a structured business hub for filmmakers, distributors, buyers, and investors to connect, negotiate, and close deals. The AFCM will foster content licensing, co-production agreements, and international distribution partnerships, unlocking new commercial opportunities for African films and creative content.

The AFCM will welcome global media groups, studios, institutions, and partners including MTN, Goldfinch, SOOP, SPCINE, the Lagos State Government, and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture & the Creative Economy (FMACCE). Their participation underscores AFRIFF’s growing reputation as a global platform for meaningful collaboration and industry development.

“AFRIFF has always been a bridge between creativity and opportunity,” said Chioma Ude, Founder and Executive Director of AFRIFF. “With the Afrobeats Film Movement and the launch of the AFRIFF Film and Content Market, we’re not just celebrating art – we’re building an ecosystem that empowers African creatives to take ownership of their stories, their businesses, and their place on the global stage.”

Beyond screenings and showcases, AFRIFF 2025 will feature a series of industry sessions, masterclasses, and workshops designed to equip filmmakers with the skills and insights needed to thrive in today’s evolving media landscape. Topics will cover international co-productions, content commissioning, film distribution, marketing, and financing.

The week-long festival will culminate in the AFRIFF Globe Awards, a prestigious ceremony celebrating excellence in African and diaspora cinema. Awards will recognize outstanding achievements in feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation, directing, acting, screenwriting, and more.

During the festival, over 100 films from across Africa and the diaspora will be screened, including a documentary titled “Afroculture: The Making,” which focuses on Flavour’s rise in the Afrobeats era, highlighting the diversity, creativity, and resilience of African storytellers and serving as the closing film for the festival.

With its rich blend of business, education, and entertainment, AFRIFF 2025 promises to be a truly transformative experience for filmmakers, creatives, and audiences alike.

To attend AFRIFF 2025, register at www.afriff.com.

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If you’ve been craving stories that hold your faith and your real-life struggles — love, loss, career delays, purpose, healing — these ones deliver. They’re not just sermons in film form. They’re real stories, full of flaws, tension, hope, and God.

Here are 7 Nigerian movies to add to your watchlist immediately (yes, even if you weren’t planning to).

1. God Calling
Stream on: official Godcalling website
Depression. Grief. A literal phone call from God.
This is not your typical “glow up and find Jesus” story. It’s messy, emotional, beautifully shot, and it follows a woman whose world falls apart — until Heaven interrupts. A visual masterpiece with real spiritual depth. You’ll feel this one in your chest.

2. The Wait
Watch on: Netflix
The name alone is triggering, yes, but this one’s for anyone who’s been trusting God through tears. Infertility, delay, disappointment — it’s all here. But so is hope, woven with scriptures, friendship, and honesty. You’ll walk away with more faith and possibly puffy eyes.

3. Silver Ever After
Watch on: YouTube 
No, marriage doesn’t magically fix everything. This film explores what happens when love gets tired. A middle-aged couple, now empty nesters, have to fight for their “happily ever after.” It’s emotional, grown, and will make you realize how underrated communication and Jesus really are.      4. Breath of Life
Streaming on Prime Video
Whew. This one is quiet, slow-burning, and then boom — it grabs your spirit. It’s about purpose, destiny, and how one must live to fulfill their assignment. The cinematography is STUNNING.    5. You May Only Kiss the Bride
Watch on: YouTube
A romantic Christian film? Yes please. But this one’s not just about butterflies — it’s about self-worth, wholeness, and dating with your brain and your Bible. It’s playful and sweet, but the message sticks: Work on yourself. Trust God. And don’t lower your standard for vibes.

6. The Man of God
Watch on: Netflix
Think modern prodigal son but with a twisge. A preacher’s kid ditches faith for fame, fortune, and vibes. But you already know God doesn’t let go that easy. Dramatic? Yes. Imperfect? Absolutely. But underneath all the flash is a story about identity and redemption. You’ll yell at the screen, then sit quietly when it ends.

Faith-based doesn’t mean flat. These movies carry something — healing, conviction, or just the reminder that you’re not alone in your story.
So light a candle, grab snacks, and stream something that’ll feed more than just your screen time.

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Dear Tope Tedela,

I remember the night I first saw you, I could not help but notice and be intrigued by your suave-yet-playful, smiling face. It was on an episode of “Edge of Paradise,” where you played the role of Julian.

I remember so well how you transitioned from the guy with dreadlocks to a nice cut because of how much you loved your then love interest; Adaora. I sat and watched you deliver your lines in the easiest way possible. It was quite easy for you to become my crush and eventually my MCM forever.

This may come as a shock, especially as I don’t know you personally but I follow you on Instagram and Twitter. I also keep up with all your interviews.

Your birthday is marked on my calendar and like a hawk, I follow up with your actions, career wins and gossip. I’m thankful that you are a very conservative celebrity. I don’t have to shout too much. Lol

More importantly, I’d like to thank you for your admirable talent. Seeing your face on the screen brightens up my day. It takes a special kind of person to trigger my emotions from just delivering a line or two. You pick your stories carefully and with every script, you deliver effortlessly. I remember your role in “A Mile from Home”… That was such a remarkable role.

Even though my sister and friends call me a dreamer, I’m holding on to the reality that while this will probably never work out, I’m going to be here sending you positive vibes every time, defending your honor and engaging with you in the comment sections of your Instagram and Twitter.

I know it is crazy that I’m confessing my love to you in this manner, but I just want you to know that I’m not the only one who feels this way about someone they probably won’t meet.

Thank you for having the most piercing eyes I’ve ever seen. Also, please never change your hair because it is one of my favorite things about you.

Crushing on a celebrity is a part of human nature so while I know that our paths may never cross, I still want to take a moment to express my appreciation.

I appreciate you immensely.

Xoxo!

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The person you become is a collation of experiences of your life. The good, the bad and the ugly. Hence, every experience is one I celebrate because I have overcome.

Friends, join me and let’s have a toast to life. #atoasttolife

Please visit my YouTube page by clicking the link in my bio to go on this
journey with me.

Xoxo,

Juliet Ibrahim

Watch video below:

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Kunle is an actor, model and entrepreneur. After a short stint studying Fisheries and Wildlife Management in university, he decided to study filmmaking at NewYork Film Academy after discovering his passion for acting, filmmaking and directing. He started acting professionally in 2011 after winning the reality TV show, Gulder Ultimate Search.

From then on, Kunle has featured in many award-winning Nollywood films such as Tiwa’s Baggage, Sobi’s Mystic, Falling, etc. He has also starred in several TV series, including Tinsel, Lagos Cougars Reloaded, Africa Magic’s Forbidden and a bunch of others.

Regarding his modeling career, he has featured in numerous ad campaigns for brands such as Zain Nigeria, MTN Nigeria, DSTV and Diamond.

In 2018, he was nominated for the City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor of the year.

Kunle is also an active advocate for Men Against Rape & Violence (MARV). MARV is a collection of actors, models and youth ambassadors, who speak out against rape, child molestation and violence against women.

We applaud you Kunle!

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Your fave celebrities went all out and really showed up and slayed the theme! T he official dress code was “Eko For Show” and they nailed it perfectly.

Here are some of our fave looks below:

Gorgeous!

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The exclusive event, which took place on the 11th of April at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja Lagos, welcomed celebrities, members of the press, and Nollywood fans, who got the opportunity to mix and mingle with their favorite stars over light food and drinks.

Speaking on the importance of the ROK ME Tour, Mary Njoku stated:

“It is extremely important for us that we connect with our fans on a personal level as we are nothing without them. We do all this work not just because we are passionate but because we want to entertain the fans. We also want to keep hearing from them, what do they want? What they want, we will create!”

As a TV channel, ROK reaches 13.5 million subscribers across DSTV and GOTV platforms in Africa alone. In the UK it reaches 12.5 million viewers. Producing over 540 movies and 25 original TV series including Ojukwu, Stalemate, and Being in Nollywood, amongst others, the ROK brand is one of the most prolific production houses in Nollywood. ROK channels are 24 hours of Nollywood & Ghanaian movies, TV Shows and Music. ROK’s unique approach to African storytelling has driven high growth in key content areas, resulting in the demand to launch channels around the specific content genres.

Fans can join in the fun and keep up to date with activities via ROK social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and register to attend activities here.

Next stop – Accra!

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These days, not only is the New York Film Academy graduate making her mark in Nollywood, she’s killing it in fashion too. Armed with a designer best friend, Derin of FablanebyDerin, there’s no stopping this young woman.

Here are our 5 fave looks of hers:

Bubble!

We love this simple shimmery bubble dress created by iconic Nigerian designer, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi. In typical Ini fashion, the style star made it look like a ‘freakum’ dress. A bubble dress is always a good add for your wardrobe because you can dress it up or down to your peculiar taste. Okojie added a fuschia print purse for that extra little sum-n.

Take Me to Paris

For Okojie, she took this pretty literally. Pictured on the streets of Paris, she made this dress look like a million bucks. In her usual whimsical way of pairing fabrics to make it look better than it would on a normal day, she paired a floral scarf with this gorgeous gypsy dress by @thenalegirl and added a belt because a waist cinch is always important especially when you’re naturally gifted with an hourglass figure. You’ll see what I mean in the next photo.

Bodycon is Your Friend

As I stated earlier, Ini’s body is snatched, so snatched that she can afford to give Kim Kardashian a run for her money. I’m saying it with my chest. For this look, she paired stripes and mustard (this is always a good idea) for the ultimate easy glam. The top was an @the5kshop piece and the skirt was tailor-made by her bestie FablaneByDerin.

Colour me happy

Ini never shies away from playing around with bold colours as seen in both photos below. What’s interesting is that she keeps it bright by wearing the same colour from top to bottom and pairing with a slightly demure accessory to tone it down a little. We stan!

 … and you are my African Queen

If you’re thinking I totally sang that headliner, you’d be absolutely correct. Here, Ini opted for bantu knots and a figure-hugging Ankara dress with a sheer chiffon kimono. Everything about this look is doing it for me!

Photo Credit: Inidimaokojie | Instagram

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The nominee list was revealed on Saturday, June 30th, by Ghanaian actress and TV presenter, Joselyn Dumas, alongside Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi via a syndicated broadcast on all Africa Magic channels.

The set date for the award ceremony has been revealed as September 1st, 2018. We wait with bated breath!

See the categories and nominees below:

Best Actor in a comedy

Kalu Ikeagwu- Dr Meekam

IK Ogbonna – Excess Luggage

Blossom Chukwujekwu – The Big Fat Lie

Odunlade Adekola – A Million Baby

OC Ukeje – Potato Potahto

Jimmy Olukoya – Guyn Man

Best Actress in a comedy and TV series

Rita Dominic – Big Fat Lie

Adesua Etomi – 10 days in Sun city

Queen Nwokoye – Excess Luggage

Bimbo Ademoye – Backup Wife

Dakore Akande – Isoken

Nyce Wanueri – Auntie Boss

Best Cinematography Movies/TV series

Tatu – Akpe Ododoru

Idemuza – Dickson Godwin

T-Junction – Lester Millado

The Torture – Rwamusigazi Kyakunzire

Okafor’s Law – Yinka Edward

Alter Ego – Bishop Blunt/Adeoye Adeniyi

Best Picture Editor

Idemuza – Aloaye Omoake

18 Hours – Mark Maina

Alter Ego – Moses Inwang/Tunde Bakare

Hakkune – Asurf Oluseyi

Hidden – Jibril Mailafia

Best Sound Editor

Tatu – Kolade Morakinyo

Idahaso Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare

Alter Ego – Zezom Gnawni

Ojukokoro – Dayo Thompson

Hakkunde – James Coon Falcon

Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series

M0 – Tom Koroluk

Banana Island Ghost – Enyi Omeruah and Funbi Ogunbanwo

Bella – Andrew Ahuura

Tatu – Evelle

Idahosa Trails – Oriri Osayamore

18 Hours – Jacktone Okore

Best Supporting Actor

Saidi Balogun – Banana Island Ghost

Tomiwa Edun – Banana Island Ghost

Falz – New Money

Kunle Idowu – Idahosa Trails

Gabriel Afolayan – Okafor’s Law

Wale Ojo – Betrayal

Best Supporting Actress

Toyin Aimakhu – Tatu

Dorcas Shola Fapson – Banana Island Ghost

Funlola Afofiyebi-Riami – Tatu

Ebele Okaro – Blackrose

Lydia Forson – Isoken

Emem Inwang – Alter Ego

Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series

Agaba Joan – The Torture

Keira Hewatch – The Witness Box

Miriam Kayode – Children of Mud

Cinderella Sanyu – Bella

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – Alter Ego

Lilian Echelon – Black Rose

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Wale Ojo – Alter Ego

Kalu Ikeagwu – Benevolence

Rushabiro Raymond – The Torture

Adjetey Anang – Keteke

Adjetey Anang – Sidechic Gang

Chris Attoh – Esohe

Best Movie West Africa

Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso

Alter Ego – Moses Inwang – Esther Eyibo

Isoken – Jade Osiberu

Tatu – Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi

Children of Mud – Imoh Umoren

Lotanna – Ifan Micheal

Best Movie East Africa

18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru

Devil’s Chest – Hassan Mageye

The Forbidden – Kizito Samuel Saviour

Rain – Mathew & Eleanor Nabwiso

Bella – Math Bish

Best Movie Southern Africa

Descent – Awal Abdulfatai

The Road to Sunrise – Shemu Joyah

Salute! – Phillipe Talavera

Jomako Black Democracy – Abraham Kabwe

Nyasaland – Joyce Mhango Chavula

Best Director

Moses Inwang – Alter Ego

Aloaye Omoake – Idemuza

Asurf Oluseyi – Hakkunde

Don Omope – Tatu

Jade Osiberu – Isoken

Mulindwa Richard – The Torture

Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Potato Potahto

Best Overall Movie

Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso

Alter Ego – Moses Inwang

18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru

Devil’s Chest – Hassan Mageye

Descent – Awal Abdulfatai

The Road to Sunrise – Shemu Joyah

Best TV series

Gina and Friends – Paul Igwe

Professor Johnbull – Tchidi Chikere

Papa Ajasco Reloaded – Wale Adenuga

This Is It – Dolapo Adeleke

Relatives – Tunde Adegbola

Best Art Director

Isoken – Jade Osiberu

Tatu – Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi

Children of Mud – Imoh Umoren

Lotanna – Ifan Micheal

Idahaso Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare

Hidden – Jibril Mailafia

Best Documentary

The Flesh Business – Dennis Wanjohi

Nightfall in Lagos – James Amuta

God’s Wives – Bolanle Olukanni

Omidan, Styles Defunct by Ayaworanho3d – Aderemi Davies

Calabar Carnival: What the People Think – Oghenefego Ofili

Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series

Tatu – Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi

Kada River – Godwin Gata

Hidden – Agbo Kelly

Lotanna – McBaror

Children of Mud – Sunday Olalekan

Best Short Film/Online Video

The Housewife – Jay Franklin Jituboh

Tolu – Nadine Ibrahim

Penance – Micheal Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde

Lodgers – Ken Ogunlola

Tanwa, The Child We Wanted – Adenike Adebayo

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Hausa

Mansoor – Ali Nuhu

Umar Sanda – Kamal S Alkali

Dadin Kowa Sabon Salo – Arewa24

Uwar Bari – Hamisu Lamido Iyantama

Rashinsani – Tiana Johnson

Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series – Igbo

Bound – Lilian Afegbai

Ofuobi – Victor Oyke

Uwa Na Eme Nyughari – Tiana Johnson

Oge Nkem – Tiana Oboyi Johnson

Ego Malaysia – Iyooh James Chidozie

Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series – Yoruba

Alakiti – Abiodun Jimoh, Jumoke Odetola

Adaba – Adebayo Salami

Etiko Onigedu – Femi Adebayo

Egun Iran Kinni – Oyindamola Awotidebe

Ogun Sengese – Ibironke Ojo

Best Costume Designer Movie or TV Series

Tatu – Yolanda Okereke

Isoken – Jade Osiberu

Potato Potahto – Christie Brown

Hakkunde – Joan Gbefwi

The Bridge – Ngozi Obasi and James Bessinone

Best Make Up Artist Movie/TV Series

Tatu – Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo

Ojukokoro – Sandra Oyiana

What Lies Within – Cynthia Ububa

Disguise – Hakeem Effect

Lotanna – Nnenna Emekalam

Best Writer Movie/TV Series
Idemuza – Alaoye Omoake

Soul Tie – Kehinde Joseph

Idahosa Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare

18 Hours – Njue Kevin

The Torture – Mulindwa Richard

Alter Ego – Patrick Nnamani/Koye O/Moses Inwang

Hakkunde – Tomi Adesina

Photo Credit: Africa Magic

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