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Breaking: AFRIFF 2023 Commences, Recognizing Achievements Of RMD, Funke Akindele, And More

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The organizers of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have unveiled an exciting lineup of events for its 12th edition, with the aim of promoting indigenous films in the global market.

The week-long festival will commence on the evening of Sunday, November 5, with the exclusive premiere of the movie “ORAH,” directed by Lonzo Nzekwe. The festival is scheduled to run from November 5 to 11, 2023.

The closing night will feature the highly anticipated premiere of the inspirational movie “Breath of Life,” directed by BB Shashore and produced by Eku Edewor.

During a media event held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Chioma Ude, the founder and director of AFRIFF, expressed the organizers’ commitment to enhancing the festival’s capacity to meet global expectations. This year’s theme, “Indigenous to Global 2.0,” builds on last year’s theme and focuses on capacity building and preparing the industry for the global market.

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The festival will showcase a selection of notable films, including “Queen of Adire – A Story of Nike Davies Okundaye” by Titi Ogunfere and “Funmilayo Ransom-Kuti” by Bola Austen-Peters, among others.

The AFRIFF jury includes both local and international members, headed by Stephen Dr. Love, and features prominent figures from the Nollywood industry, such as Kate Henshaw and Desmond Elliot.

The 12th edition of AFRIFF aims to discover new talents, create opportunities, and screen hundreds of films for free. The festival intends to strengthen its position to take African stories made by Africans to the world.

This edition will introduce new award categories sponsored by MTN Nigeria, including the Honouree Award, Viewer’s Choice category, and Fan Favorite Award. These awards will be presented at the AFRIFF Globe Awards Night on November 11, 2023.

The festival will also hold the N.E.F.T.I. (NEFT Emerging Film Talent International) competition in collaboration with LG Electronics, offering a prize of $5000 to young talents.

AFRIFF seeks to celebrate the diverse and vibrant African film industry while emphasizing the importance of collaboration, innovation, and investment in the region’s cinema.

The 2023 edition of AFRIFF is sponsored by various organizations, including the Lagos State Government, MTN, Prime Video, and many others.

AFRIFF, conceived by Chioma Ude, has become a renowned platform for showcasing African and diaspora cinema, promoting valuable exchanges of ideas, production connections, and business relationships in the industry. It continues to contribute to the growth and recognition of Africa’s film industry on the global stage.

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Crayon Announces Shocking End To Friendship With Rema, Blames Mavin Records.

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Nigerian singer Crayon has announced that his friendship with fellow artiste Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, has come to an end.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer made the disclosure in a series of posts shared on his X account, where he also accused Mavin Records of destroying his once-loving and playful personality.

Crayon expressed frustration over his experience with the record label and individuals he claimed had repeatedly hurt him.

Reflecting on his past, the singer lamented what he described as the disappearance of his former self.

“What really happened to the old Crayon! Mavin killed him!!! They killed the loving and playful Crayon!” he wrote.

He said he joined Mavin Records as an innocent young man from Ojo, Lagos, with the ambition of becoming one of the biggest artistes in the music industry. However, he alleged that he was pressured into compromising himself before achieving fame.

“Na idiot wey make I sell my before I blow!” he added.

Crayon also declared that he was no longer friends with Rema, claiming he had endured too much hurt and had decided to leave the situation in God’s hands.

“Me and Rema are no longer friends! Una don too hurt me! Una dey hurt me to the last minute! I don leave am for God!!!!! I no go talk again!” he posted.

Furthermore, the singer appealed to Rema to caution his fans against attacking him online. He also hinted that he might disclose more details about what he alleged Rema and another individual, Tega, had done to him.

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Tragedy Hits Kaduna PDP As Three Members D!e In Fatal Road Accident.

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has been thrown into mourning following the death of three party members in a road accident while returning from a party meeting.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In response to the tragedy, the party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Usman Shehu Bawa, popularly known as ABG, has suspended all campaign activities until further notice.

The decision was announced in a statement by his spokesperson, Yusuf Idris, who disclosed that the candidate was deeply saddened by the loss.

As a result of the suspension, the inauguration of Bawa’s campaign council and other related events scheduled for Saturday have been postponed indefinitely.

The governorship candidate also apologised for any inconvenience the decision might cause, particularly to guests and other individuals invited to the events.

The deceased were identified as Caleb Ishaya Alot, Secretary of the PDP in Jema’a Local Government Area; Mercy Achi, Women Leader of Wise Ward; and Charity Bahago, a party member from the same ward.

All three victims hailed from Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Reacting to the incident, Bawa described their deaths as a painful loss to their families and the entire PDP family in the state.

He extended his condolences to the bereaved families, the people of Jema’a Local Government Area and other members of the party.

The PDP candidate also prayed for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the accident.

He reiterated that all campaign activities would remain suspended until further notice.

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‘He Has Remembered The Poor’ – Oshiomhole Speaks On Tinubu’s ₦70,000 Allowance,

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The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that the government is performing well and deserves recognition for its efforts.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Oshiomhole specifically pointed to the approval of an additional ₦70,000 transport allowance for workers, saying the decision demonstrates the President’s concern for the welfare of ordinary Nigerians.

The former Edo State governor made the remarks on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

He argued that the allowance would provide significant relief to low-income earners, particularly workers who previously earned ₦70,000 monthly.

“I think this government is doing well. If a man who was on ₦70,000 now is given ₦70,000 addition that makes it ₦140,000 for him it’s a hundred percent increase and if you know what ₦10,000 means for the real masses, you’ll appreciate that Tinubu has shown that he cares,” Oshiomhole said.

The Federal Government approved the monthly ₦70,000 transport support for workers across all levels for an initial six-month period beginning in November 2026.

The decision followed a meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on October 27.

During the interview, Oshiomhole also criticised the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, under which former Vice President Atiku Abubakar served.

He alleged that the administration struggled to guarantee the regular payment of workers’ salaries.

The senator further argued that the 2027 presidential election would offer Nigerians a choice between Tinubu, whom he credited with unifying the exchange rate, and Atiku, whose administration he accused of maintaining multiple exchange rates that favoured people based on their connections.

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