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The Cannes-premiering filmmaker’s Whispers of a Burning Scent has attracted a production grant from the Displacement Film Fund.

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

Mo Abudu shares plans for Nollywood’s growth and promoting investment in African films through the Afro Film Fund and EbonyLife Cinemas in London.

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.

The filmmakers behind Nigeria’s Cannes-selected film, My Father’s Shadow, also spoke about challenges during production.

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