KADIFF UPDATES

KADIFF APPOINTS HAJIYA FATIMA LAMAJ AS FESTIVAL DIRECTOR, ALH. ALAMIN CIROMA FESTIVAL MANAGER, WHILE EMMANUEL EYABA TO NOW SERVE AS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ADVISORY BOARD, KADIFF  The executive director Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel has approved the appointment of Hajiya Fatima Lamaj to serve as festival director, Alh. Alamin Ciroma, festival manager while Emmanuel Eyaba who was earlier appointed Festival director has now been promoted to Executive secretary Advisory board, KADIFF. Hajiya Fatima Lamaj will also serve as program director while Alh. Alamin Ciroma will serve as programs manager for African creative conference and Northern film summit. Their appointment is due to their contributions and commitment to the film ecosystem in Nigeria and Africa at large.  In his message Audu believes that they will bring their wealth of experience, advice and contributions to the Kaduna international film festiv...

  KADIFF APPOINTS DR. VICTOR OKHAI AS HEAD, ADVISORY BOARD, PATIENCE OZOKWO, ZACK ORJI, GLORIA A. YOUNG OTHERS AS MEMBERS  The executive director Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel has approved the appointment of Dr. Victor Okhai to serve as head, advisory board KADIFF, His appointment is due to his contributions and commitment to the film ecosystem in Africa and Nigeria at large. Dr. Victor has previously served as head KADIFF board of jurors in the last two editions. He is the current president directors guild of Nigeria, (DGN). Other members of the board are - * DR. VICTOR OKHAI - NIGERIA ( HEAD ) * DR. TONY AKPOSHERI - NIGERIA  * MALAK DAHMOUNI - MOROCCO * EJIKE ASIEGBU - NIGERA * PATIENCE OZOKWO - NIGERIA * ASHA LOVELACE - TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO  * DR. AHMAD SARARI - NIGERIA * GLORIA ANOZIE YOUNG - NIGERIA * ZACK ORJI - NIGERIA * KEPPY EKPENYONG - NIGERIA * SEUN OLOKETUYI - NIGERIA In his mess...

  KADIFF APPOINTS ZONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COORDINATORS  The executive director Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel has approved the appointment of zonal and international coordinators for the Kaduna international film festival.  The list is as follows;  NORTH WEST  * SANI AHMED KANKAROFI  * HAJIYA WASILA ISMAIL  * MANSURA ISAH  * NURA MC KHAN  NORTH EAST  * GAMBO USMAN KONA  * ABUBAKAR MOHAMMED (DAN BAIWA) NORTH CENTRAL * AGILITY ONWURAH  * UMAR ALI YAKUBU  * EDNA JONES  SOUTH SOUTH  * KANDY UMOH  SOUTH WEST  * BEN OMAGE * NEWA WEIBEY  SOUTH EAST  * JP NWANGANGA  INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR  * ZAKARIYA ZAKS - INDIA * PRINCESS FARIDAH NDAUSI - UGANDA * MIREMBE DOREEN - UGANDA  * PATRICK KWEZI - UGANDA * NOMI MZAMANI - SOUTH AFRICA "With their dedication and commitment to the creative industry Audu believes that...

 KADIFF APPOINTS DR. CHARLES OKWUOWULU AS HEAD, BOARD OF JURORS  The Executive director Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel has approved the appointment of Dr. Charles Okwuowulu to serve as head board of jurors for the 8th Kaduna international film festival.  Charles Okwuowulu is a film scholar and filmmaker. He was the Head of Theatre and Film Studies, (2018-2023) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. He is a visiting scholar/lecturer at Gregory University, Uturu Abia State and Coal City Univerity Enugu State both in Nigeria. His appointment is due to his experience and contributions to the film ecosystem both in Nigeria and Africa at large.  Other members of the board are; * Moji Oyetayo (Mama Ajasko) (Nigeria) * Rabby Bray - (Ghana) * Prof. Atul Marewad (India) * Amir Ramses (Egypt) * Dr. Ahmad S. Bello (Nigeria) * Maikudi Umar (Nigeria) * Aisha Kyomuhangi (Ugan...

  KADIFF APPOINTS EMMANUEL EYABA AS FESTIVAL DIRECTOR  The executive director Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel have approved the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Eyaba as festival director, who will also lead and head management of the festival.  This appointment is due to his commitment, dedication, service and contributions to the creative industry in Nigeria and Africa at large.  Other members of the team are ;  * PROGRAMS TEAM * MIMI MIRIAN * MR. JAMIU IDRIS * SUNDAY AKENDE * LOGISTICS/WELFARE TEAM  * ELFRIDA PETER * ENGR. SALEH BALA * MARY DANJUMA * MEDIA TEAM  - RAUTHA SHEMMY - FAVOUR NWANKWO - AMBROSE FADOYIN  "We look forward to working closely with you to ensure we promote our rich culture, arts and tourism. Congratulation!".  Sign:  Ambrose Fadoyin Senior special assistant media and communications KADIFF

 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KADUNA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND VICE CHAIRMAN NIGERIAN FILM FESTIVALS ASSOCIATION AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL FELICITATES WITH CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL AT CHRISTMAS  "CHRISTMAS A TIME TO BE HOPEFUL, JOYFUL AND NEVER GIVE UP" Dear Friends, Christmas is that time again where Christians are reminded not to give up but be hopeful that Christ is here with us. Christmas is a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The word "Christmas" is a combination of the words "Christ" and "mass". "Mass" is a term that refers to the Lord's Supper, which was traditionally concluded in Latin with the words ite, missa est, meaning "go, it is dismissed". The earlier term Yule may have derived from the Germanic jōl or the Anglo-Saxon geōl, which referred to the feast of the winter solstice. The corresponding terms in other languages—Navidad in Spanish, Natale in Italian, Noël in French—all probably denote nativi...