AFRIFF 2026: Inside the premiere of Olive Nwosu’s ‘Lady’

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The 15th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF 2026) kicked off in Lagos with the opening night premiere ...

The 15th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF 2026) kicked off in Lagos with the opening night premiere of Olive Nwosu’s feature directorial debut, Lady.

The premiere brought together an array of international stars, Nollywood royalty, cultural icons, and creative executives. Hollywood star Djimon Hounsou joined festival founder Chioma Ude on the carpet as a special guest of honor, alongside acclaimed actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim, director Olive Nwosu, cast members, and a host of filmmakers, actors, and industry heavyweights.

The venue buzzed with excitement as guests gathered to inaugurate the festival under this edition’s overarching theme, “Frames of the Future: Africa’s Creative Intelligence.” High-fashion glamour met artistic anticipation as industry stakeholders, diplomats, and cinema enthusiasts filled the screening hall.

Following international acclaim at the 2026…

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