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The African Cultural Film Festival, known as AFFRICUFF, is a vibrant showcase of African cinema presented annually to feature diverse perspectives and stories from across the continent.
  • Our Aim: Affricuff is aimed at honoring cultural richness and artistic expression. This festival highlights the dynamic and evolving landscape of Africa and films from other parts of the world that are rich in cultural content.
  • What We Celebrate: We celebrate the power of storytelling, not just in African stories but also in the beautiful cultures of the world. AFFRICUFF is widely considered to be Africa's most important film event that focuses on and celebrates cultural richness and artistic expression.
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AFFRICUFF 2023 | Official Selection & Nominations

AFFRICUFF 2023 official selection for the maiden edition of the festival

AFFRICUFF 2023 Official Selection
Nominations For 2023 AFFRICUFF
The nominees were announced at a press conference held in Lagos State, Nigeria. The nominees are as follows:
Best Short Films
  • Africa, USA
  • Wahala Be Like Bicycle
  • Love of Isiuwa
  • Ogbanje
  • African Twist
  • Forbidden Taste
Best Documentary
  • Sunu Thiossane: The Making of an African Dream
  • Journey To Igbo Civilization
  • The Life & Times of Dr. Runiko Rashidi
  • The people of the great river
  • Near The River
Best Diasporan Documentary
  • The Green Vein
  • Ayiti; A Haitian Story
  • Tempo Zawose
Best Actor
  • Wole Ojo – Kamsi
  • Jidekene Achufusi – Ifedichie
  • Syndy Emade – Kuvah, The Legend of The Sea
  • Alexx Ekubo – Almajiri
  • Gideon Okeke – Obsession
  • Kalu Ikeagwu – King Mabutu
Best Actress
  • Chinelo Enechukwu – Ifedichie
  • Belinda Efffah (aka Grace Bassey) – Kuvah, The Legend of The Sea
  • Asabe Madaki – Almajiri
  • Benedicta Gaffah – Obsession
  • Eve Esin – King Mabutu
  • Shafty Bello, Ngozi Nwosu & Princess Damilola Adekoya – Crazy Grannies
Best Make Up
  • Almajiri
  • King Mabutu
  • Ifedichie
  • Kuvah – Legend of The Sea
  • Crazy Grannies
Best Costumes
  • King Mabutu
  • Ifediche
  • Almajiri
  • Twin Flames
  • Kuvah, Legend of The Sea
Best Screenplay
  • Kamsi
  • Twin Flames
  • Almajiri
  • Kuvah – Legend of the Sea
  • Crazy Grannies
Best Sound
  • Almajiri
  • Twin Flames
  • Kuvah – Legend of The Sea
  • Obsession
  • Crazy Grannies
Best Editor
  • Kamsi
  • Obsession
  • Almajiri
  • Twin Flames
  • Kuvah – Legend of The Sea
Best Cinematography
  • Almajiri
  • Kamsi
  • Twin Flames
  • Kuvah- Legend of The Sea
  • Obsession
Best Director
  • Victor Onwudiwe – Ifedichie
  • Uzodinma Okpechi – Kamsi
  • Max Ngassa- Kuvah, Legend of The Sea
  • Emmanuel Nwosu – Obsession
  • Bolaji Qudus – Twin Flames
  • Toke Mcbaror – Almajiri
Best Film
  • Kuvah, Legend of The Sea
  • Almajiri
  • Kamsi
  • Twin Flames
  • Obsession
Film Screened at AFFRICUFF 2023
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