The 7th edition of the Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) concluded with a groundbreaking award ceremony that celebrated the unparalleled achievements of filmmakers from across Africa. The festival, which attracted entries from various countries, saw Nigeria, Uganda, and Ghana emerging as the undisputed champions, bagging an astounding number of prestigious accolades.
The winners for the 7th Kaduna international film festival are;
1. Best Screenplay
Kamsi by Uzodinma Okpechi (Nigeria)
2. Best Short Film
Maama Wange by Masadde Isaa Yusuf (Uganda)
3. Best Student/Experimental film
Melediction by SSENYONDO MARVIN (Uganda)
4. Best Animation
Mission to Simba by Denis Junior Dhikusooka (Uganda)
5. Best Make-up
Widow’s Gift by Juliet Ibrahim (Ghana)
6. Best Costume
Karamoja by MATHEW HENRY NABWISO (Uganda)
7. Best Production Design
The tale of our Times by Jerry Sesanga (Uganda)
8. Best Sound Track
Kamsi by Uzodinma Okpechi (Nigeria)
Bana Bakwai by Ali Nuhu (Nigeria)
9. Best Special/Visual Effect
The Kitara Chronicles by YIGA SADAT (Uganda)
10. Best Lead Actor (male)
Wole Ojo as Dozie Namdi in Kamsi
11. Best Lead Actor (Female)
Eleanor Nabwiso as Emmy in 24 hours
12. Best Supporting Actor (Male)
Edesiri Emmanuel Edwards as Alhaji in Kamsi
13. Best Supporting Actor (Female)
Akunda Doreck as Africa in When You Become Me
14. Best Documentary
Shaking Hand with the Devil by Olz McCoy (United Kingdom)
15. Best Cinematography
Kamsi by Uzodinma Okpechi (Nigeria)
16. Best Director
Kamsi by Uzodinma Okpechi (Nigeria)
17. Best Africa Indigenous Language Film
Kaka by Prince Daniel (Nigeria)
18. Best Feature Film
Kamsi by Uzodinma Okpechi (Nigeria).
The astonishing success of the Nigerian, Ugandan, and Ghanaian filmmakers at the KADIFF awards has sent shockwaves through the African film industry, underscoring the region’s unparalleled creativity, innovation, and the ability to produce world-class cinematic works that captivate global audiences.