- As the 2024 AFRIFF week-long event kicks off this week, numerous film titles are set to screen
- AFRIFF is scheduled to hold from November 3 to November 9, 2024
- From Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Recall’, to Obi Emelonye’s ‘Out of Breath’, TheRadar spotlighted 20 titles to look out for at AFRIFF
The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has kicked off with an opening night to host its week-long film screening schedule that will run from November 3 to November 9.
With the theme, “Indigenous to Global: Cultural Wealth to Prosperity,” the 2024 edition of the festival features an anticipated line of shorts, features and documentaries across the world.
The theme also continues the ever-constant conversation in the film industry about pushing Indigenous stories to a global audience.
AFRIFF, as an annual film festival platform, presents itself as a significant medium for creative conversations through film screenings, panel discussions, masterclasses, and awards to push the film industry further.
As the AFRIFF film screening schedule kicks off, TheRadar curated 20 most anticipated film titles at the 2024 edition of the film festival to look out for.
20 must-see film titles at the AFRIFF 2024 edition
- Recall — Kunle Afolayan
Renowned Nollywood director Kunle Afolayan returns with a psychological thriller, Recall, set to hit the cinemas soon. Recall stars Sharon Ooja and Olarotimi Fakunle. Set in the city of Lagos, it follows the life of a perfect couple, Anita and Goke until an unexpected twist changes their lives. It is a title you shouldn’t miss at AFRIFF.
- Closed Book —Isiaka Shem
Starring Sharon Rotimi and Ifeanyi Okondu as its leads, Closed Book, directed by Isiaka Shem, chronicles the life of a Reverend father in search of love. When he finds it, death takes it away. The short film creates a tussle between religion and loss. It is a must-watch to spark meaningful conversations.
- The Artifact — Tolu LordTanner
Ahead of its official release in January 2025, The Artifact is scheduled to premiere at AFRIFF. The story follows four friends who embark on a journey to find three precious stones missing from an artefact. The unique storyline is one to look forward to at AFRIFF 2024.
- A Ghetto Love Story — Daniel Oriahi
Award-winning director of The Weekend film explores his prowess on BasketMouth's produced film, A Ghetto Love Story. As the title suggests, the story is woven around the love story of Obinna and Stella, played by Akah Nnani and Beverly Osu, respectively. A Ghetto Love Story premieres at AFRIFF 2024 ahead of its theatrical release on November 22.
- The Other Side of The Bridge —Fiyin Gambo
The film features two boxers from different backgrounds who must fight in a monumental match that threatens to divide the city of Lagos. It was directed by Fiyin Gambo and stars Olarotimi Fakunle, Ireti Doyle, Mike Afolarin, and Teniola Aladese, amongst others. The Other Side of The Bridge explores a rare genre in sports. It is a must-see film at AFRIFF.
- Headless —Michael Ndiomu
Directed by Michael Ndiomu, Headless explores crime, politics and the Nigerian film industry. It exposes the dark side of the Nollywood film producer who is discovered with a decapitated human head in his boot. Gideon Okeke, Uzoamaka Aniunoh and others make appearances.
Other titles premiering at AFRIFF include:
- We Have Bleach — Aisha Salaudeen
- Dynamite — Uche Aguh
- Phoenix Fury — Ifeoma Chukwuogo
- T’Egbon T’Aburo — Orire Nwani
- Love, Olaitan — Moyosore Akinsete
- Dan Bature Kudawa
- Acta Non Verba — Rowdy, Miriam Deka, and Ola Jegede IV
- Freedom Way — Afolabi Olalekan
- The Man Died — Professor Awam Amkpa
- Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos — Agbajowo Collective
- Out of Breath — Obi Emelonye
- Nigeria Laughs
- Sweat and Blood
- After The Long Rains
All the AMAA’s Best Film winners over the years
Among the tonnes of movies produced every year, it is always a tough task to have one emerge as the most significant to clinch the Best Film Award.
The Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Film is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy that has consistently recognised the best African films of a particular year.
However, with the recently released nomination list for the 2024 AMAA ceremony, TheRadar earlier compiled a list of all African films that have ever won the Best Film category since AMAA inception in 2005.
