{"id":10337,"date":"2025-03-12T10:01:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T10:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaphubnews.com\/?p=10337"},"modified":"2025-03-12T13:47:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T13:47:32","slug":"kunle-afolayan-leaves-a-lasting-impact-at-fespaco-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaphubnews.com\/?p=10337","title":{"rendered":"Kunle Afolayan Leaves a Lasting Impact at FESPACO 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan made a powerful impact at the 2025 Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO), reaffirming his dedication to promoting African cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Masterclass on Cinema and Creativity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On February 27th, Afolayan led an insightful masterclass on the Business of Cinema and Balancing Creativity with Commercial Visibility. The session highlighted how filmmakers can merge artistic vision with financial success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining him were Seun Soyinka, Director of KAP Film and Television Academy, and Gbemisola Afolabi, Marketing Lead, who presented the vast opportunities within Kunle Afolayan Productions (KAP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reviving a Classic: Ija Ominira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The festival also featured a special screening of Ija Ominira (1978), a classic film directed by Afolayan\u2019s late father, Adeyemi Afolayan (Adelove). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Originally premiered at FESPACO, the film\u2019s return to Cine de Burkina sparked nostalgia among attendees who shared heartfelt memories and praised Kunle Afolayan\u2019s efforts in preserving African film heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive Screening of “RECALL”<\/h2>\n\n\n
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On February 28th, anticipation soared with the screening of Kunle Afolayan\u2019s upcoming film, RECALL, at the Conseil \u00c9conomique et Social (CES). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The film, set for a nationwide release on April 4, 2025, received glowing reviews from festivalgoers, further building excitement ahead of its theatrical debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebration and Networking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following the screening, industry professionals gathered at Seven Stone Lounge in Ouagadougou for a celebratory cocktail reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The event fostered collaboration among filmmakers, reinforcing FESPACO\u2019s mission to unite African storytellers on a global platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kunle Afolayan\u2019s Call to Filmmakers.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Encouraging consistency in film production, Afolayan shared a powerful message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Filmmakers work very hard, but don\u2019t restrict yourself to one film every five years. Try to make one film every year at least.<\/p>\nKunle AfolayaN at fespaco 2025<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Watch the Highlights \u2013 My FESPACO Experience <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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