Ihuoma Okorie

Filmmaker Mathew Olu-Babs Babalola speaks on Mi Yi Dima, exploring Northern Nigerian culture, girl-child agency, and the evolving voice of Hausa cinema.

Entries are now open for the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival 2026 under the theme Cultural Renaissance. Filmmakers from Nigeria and around the world are invited to submit by April 24.

KILAF ’25 brought filmmakers to Kano for screenings, exhibitions, and awards celebrating African cinema in indigenous languages.

Prince Daniel announces a film adaptation of Zaynab Alkali’s The Stillborn and wins Best Indigenous Film for KAKA at AFRIFF 2025.

Arewa Film Festival 2026 showcases African storytelling, art, and culture in Kaduna.

Filmmaker Michael Yusuf recounts surviving the Kaduna crisis and how it inspired his Nollywood drama “ANFARA,” a powerful story that transforms personal trauma into a call for peace through storytelling.

From Kaduna to global screens, Grace Yakubu’s debut feature film ‘Al Jana’ confronts stigma and silence, highlighting untold stories from northern Nigeria

Prince Daniel Aboki is building a cultural bridge between Kano and Hollywood, despite the challenges facing authentic storytelling.

From self-funded shorts to global recognition, a young storyteller is putting Northern Nigeria on the map.

With a focus on empathy, imagination, and practical skills, Terra Academy for the Arts is helping young people in Kano find their voices and use them to build creative futures.