Thursday, October 29th, 2026

How AFRIFF’s Inaugural Film Market Led to Distribution Deals, Sales Representation and Cannes Opportunities

One year ago, AFRIFF Film and Content Market (AFCM) entered its first year with the goal of creating a meeting point where African filmmakers can connect with professionals who could help move their projects forward. […]

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Sabi Arts Launches Annual Nigerian Playwright Prize With 1.4 Million Naira in Collaboration with Ouida Lagos

Sabi Arts Limited has launched the Sabi Arts Playwright Prize, a new annual award for emerging Nigerian playwrights, with a prize pool of 1.4 million naira and opportunities for production, residency and publication. Open to […]

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First Look: Pamilerin Ayodeji Leads Africa No Filter-Backed Nigerian Coming-of-Age Film ‘Madam Flow’ (EXCLUSIVE)

What Kept Me Up can exclusively reveal a first look at Madam Flow, a new Nigerian coming-of-age film from Kinsman Studios led by Pamilerin Ayodeji. Set in a conservative Nigerian boarding school, Madam Flow follows […]

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Cheyi Okoaye’s ‘Cause, Effect & Maybe Consequences?’ Among Nigerian Winners at Durban FilmMart 2026

Three Nigerian in-development projects, The Boy Who Spoke Static, Pülö: Bloodstream of the Kirike and Cause, Effect & Maybe Consequences?, received awards as the 17th Durban FilmMart ended in South Africa on Monday, October 12. […]

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Korede Azeez and Hajarat Alli’s ‘Daddy Bear’ Unveils First Look, Sets November Community Screenings (EXCLUSIVE)

EXCLUSIVE: Cardinal Productions has released the first-look images from Daddy Bear as the family drama moves through post-production ahead of planned community screenings in Abuja and Lagos beginning across November and December. The update follows […]

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