The Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) is set to celebrate its 22nd edition from November 6, 2025 to November 10, 2025, with an opening ceremony and a closing awards gala.
The festival, which has run consistently for over two decades, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, received over 1,592 entries from 80 countries for the 22nd edition.
The festival will screen 70 films and feature several panel discussions and capacity-building workshops.
Nigerian films dominated the top honors, with ‘Ajaga,’ ‘Kakanda’ and ‘Safari’ among the top nominees. They were joined by international contenders ‘Iriso’ from Japan and ‘I just live,’ from Russia, which were leading nominees in the golden jury.
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In the acting categories, Nigeria’s Lateef Adedimeji, Daniel Erin Effiong and Ikechukwu Onanaku made the outstanding actors category, while Osas Ighodalor, Amina Shehu, and Uche Montana were amongst other nominees in the outstanding actresses’ category.
In a statement released by festival media officer Abah Duker, several distinguished individuals would receive the Special Recognition Award for their contributions. Honorees for the 22nd edition include: Governor Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos, Alhaji Abah Mohammed of Kano and Dr. Supo Olusi, the MD/CEO of the Bank of Industry.
