Quadri Adejumo

Get the dates on the premiering of African films at Cannes 2025, featuring African filmmakers in the jury, at the 77th Cannes.

Funke Akindele will release her 2020 blockbuster picture, “Omo Ghetto: The Saga”, to YouTube for free streaming on May 10.

Nigerian historical fantasy film “Osamede” by James Omokwe and Lilian Olubi is set to premiere at 2025 Cannes Film Market.

Marc Zinga is a jury member for the 2025 edition the documentary prize established by the Cannes Film Festival and La Scam.

The pair of African creative professionals will join the 2025 Cannes jury, which is led by French actress Juliette Binoche.

Wizkid’s documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” is set to premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.

Shaibu Husseini, head of the NFVCB, says the American streaming giant has only scaled down its operations in the West African country.

Projects from Thomas Ngijol and Robin Campillo will screen at the Directors’ Fortnight section of Cannes 2025.

The Nigerian director is appearing at the French showcase for the second time.

Cannes Film Festival 2025 lineup includes African productions, Aisha Can’t Fly Away, Promised Sky, and My Father’s Shadow.