15th Africa International Film Festival Closes in Lagos on November 7: Globe Awards Name Slum Bomber Best Feature Film
LAGOS, Nigeria — The 15th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), held from November 1 to 7, 2026, closed on Saturday night, November 7, with the Globe Awards ceremony at the Lagos Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. This year's theme was "Frames of the Future: Africa's Creative Intelligence." The ceremony was hosted by Osas Ighodaro and Keturah King.
According to the winners list published by Rolling Stone Africa, Best Feature Film went to Slum Bomber, directed by Maureen Nankya. The Tropic Sun and His Eyes, by Elisee Junior St. Preux, won both Best International Feature Film and Best Screenplay. Best Short Film went to The Spectacular Death of Prisca, directed by Kaelo, and Best International Short Film to The Little Soldier by Roxan Karmi. Best Animation Film went to Lice N' Shine by Maria Byoma; Best Documentary Film to Miss Jobson by Amanda Sans Pantling; and Best Documentary Short to Throne of Wood by Sadegh Kazemi. Best Actress went to Sarah Karen for One Woman, One Bra. The Herbert Wigwe Award for Excellence was presented to Joel Chikapa Phiri, Francis Nebot and Danielle Brooks, with Kene Okwuosa named the award's honourable recipient.
During the ceremony, Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck presented his first short film, Rise of the Machine, directed by TG Omori, which received its world premiere at the Globe Awards, and performers including D'banj, Timi Dakolo and BLNDE took the stage. Festival founder Chioma Ude attended alongside Nollywood figures and industry guests. Ude founded AFRIFF in 2010; the festival has grown into a platform combining screenings, workshops, masterclasses and industry meetings.
Source: Rolling Stone Africa
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