Prime Video’s Horror Film, ‘Nanny’ Announced As Opening Night Film At AFRIFF

Prime Video’s horror film, ‘Nanny’ has been announced as the opening night film at the 11th edition of Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

Confirming the dates of the festival as November 6-12, 2022, Chioma Ude, founder and festival director of AFRIFF also announced media parleys Alliance Française de Lagos, Ikoyi, Lagos.

“Filmmaking has evolved rapidly in Africa over the last two decades and this year’s edition is designed to influence global perspectives of African films and storytelling. We intend to continue to empower our storytellers to explore ideologies and techniques that appeal to a larger global audience.”

Speaking further, Chioma Ude pointed out the continuing collaboration with Prime Video and Amazon Studios while introducing Nanny as the Opening Night Film of the festival.

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Also, the festival’s closing film is Toka Mcbaror’s Almajiri which follows the story of Nafisat and Salihu, two young children who are separated from their parents from childhood by the cruel business of Alhaji Makarfi.