A FILMMAKER and founder of The African Film Festival, Kelechi Eke, has given reasons why the film festival will hold online amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Explaining the idea behind the decision to host this year’s edition online, Eke said, “There was much optimistic desire behind the scenes to reschedule the event due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, we opted to host it online and stream it globally.
Eke also said the 4-day event will kick off on Tuesday, June 2 till Saturday, June 6, with film screenings, online workshops, and training sessions, and TAFF Awards ceremony.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Three Nigerian writers shortlisted for AKO Caine Prize - Premium Times NigeriaThree Nigerians have been shortlisted for the 2020 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing.
Read more »
Lagos Reduces N1.168trn 2020 Budget By 21%Lagos Reduces N1.168trn 2020 Budget By 21%
Read more »
African Music Legend Mory Kante Dies At 70African Music Legend Mory Kante Dies At 70
Read more »
African-Americans Thinking About Voting For Trump ‘Ain’t Black’ – Joe BidenAfrican-Americans Thinking About Voting For Trump ‘Ain’t Black’ – Joe Biden
Read more »
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Saturday morningGood morning! Here is today\u2019s summary from Nigerian Newspapers 1. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has said that Ramadan fasting this year will end this Saturday. This means the 2020 Eid-el-fitr will hold on Sunday. 2. President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday signed into law Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 for the
Read more »
Don’t tamper with 2020 budget, Reps warn MDAs
Read more »