The Abuja International Film Festival AIFF is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with a grand showcase of global cinema, recognizing excellence and honouring notable Nigerians for their contributions to the creative industry. The festival runs from November 6 to 10, 2025, and features film screenings, panel discussions, and workshops.
Over 1,500 films from 80 countries were submitted, with 70 selected for screening. Nigerian titles such as Ajaga, Kakanda, and Safari lead the list of top nominees, alongside international contenders like Iriso from Japan and I Just Live from Russia. In the acting categories, Nigerian stars including Lateef Adedimeji, Daniel Etim Effiong, and Ikechukwu Onunaku were nominated in the Outstanding Actors category, while Osas Ighodaro, Amina Shehu, and Uche Montana made the shortlist for Outstanding Actresses.