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The Arewa International Film Festival (AIFF) 2026<\/strong> held in January 2026<\/strong>, brought filmmakers, industry professionals, and film lovers together. The festival celebrated cinema from Northern Nigeria and across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AIFF continues to grow as a key platform for bold stories, emerging voices, and creative excellence in the Nigerian film industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A major highlight of the festival was a masterclass led by award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan<\/strong>, founder of KAP Group<\/strong>. He spoke directly to young filmmakers about storytelling, film production, and building sustainable careers in the creative sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During the session, Afolayan stressed the value of cultural authenticity, strong narratives, and discipline. He urged emerging creatives to tell original African stories while developing skills that meet global standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The masterclass highlighted the importance of mentorship and structured training for young filmmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Arewa International Film Festival<\/strong> remains a strong hub for talent development, collaboration, and cultural representation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through film screenings, industry conversations, and learning sessions, AIFF continues to strengthen Nigeria\u2019s creative ecosystem and create opportunities for the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow @kunleafo on instagram for more updates<\/sub><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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