66 countries signal interest in 7th languages of Africa film festival in Kano

At least 66 countries will participate in the 7th edition of the Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival (KILA F) scheduled for 30th November, 2024.

The event, which would be held under the distinguished chairmanship of Professor Emmanuel Emasealu, has released the list of nominated films for KILAF ’24 Awards.

KILAF founder and Chief Executive Officer, Abdulkareem Mohammed made the disclosure on Tuesday.

KILAF is the African continent’s indigenous languages’ annual film event that was started in 2018. It is a festival promoting such films while encouraging their cross-border sales.

Mohammed said, “As usual, this year’s event promises to be enriching, engaging and fulfilling. It has attracted 510 global film entries for its competition from 66 countries; out of which 35 African nations accounted for 430 film entries. 57 films from 16 countries have made it to the nomination list. They are all eligible to win any of the 17 categories of KILAF ’24 Film Competition.”

Mohammed said the five-day long gathering would feature various activities that promote interactive engagements to present a united African creative arts, economy, culture and tourism.

He said the engaging activities lined up include Welcome Dinner for all participants, to be hosted by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf.