Thursday, September 18th, 2025

From ‘Araromire’ to ‘My Father’s Shadow’: A 21st Century Retrospective Peeling The Layers of Nigerian Cinema at Int’l Festivals

This retrospective traces three defining phases in that evolution, from Araromire to My Father’s Shadow. While this piece focuses on the 21st-century trajectory, it’s important to acknowledge that today’s international recognition is rooted in the groundwork laid long before.

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James Omokwe’s ‘Osamede’ Set for 2025 Cannes Market Screening

Osamede, a Nigerian historical fantasy film set in the 1897 Benin Kingdom, is set to premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Market on May 17 at Pavillon Afriques. Shot in Benin City, it features a cast that includes Ivie Okujaye Egboh (who can be seen in our first look image), Lexan Aisosa Peters, William Benson, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, and Alexander Bud.

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