KADIFF UPDATES

  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...

 THE FOUNDER OF KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS FAITHFUL AT EID AL-ADHA  The founder of Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel felicitates with Muslim faithful around the world on this year's Eid Al-Adha celebration.  Eid Al Adha also known as Greater Eid, Is also called عيد الأضحى (Eid-al-Adha) or العيد الكبير (Eid-al-Kabir) in Arabic. It is one of the two major Islamic holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide. The Eid-Al-Adha story is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and is one of profound faith and submission to God’s will. The Eid-Al-Adha story is about celebrating Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to God by being willing to sacrifice his son. God intervened by providing a lamb for sacrifice instead. The story of Abraham presenting his son for sacrifice can also be found in the Bible, Genesis 22 : 6 - 14. The day of Eid-Al-Adha falls on the tenth day in the final month of the Islamic l...

  THE FOUNDER OF KADIFF CONGRATULATES HON. MRS. ABIGAIL MARSHALL KATUNG AS THE 130TH LORD MAYOR OF LEEDS, ENGLAND. The founder of Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel have sent a congratulatory message to Hon. Mrs. Abigail Marshall Katung on her swearing-in as the 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds, England. Mrs. Marshall Katung who hails from Kaduna state and wife to Distinguish Sen. Sunday Marshall Katung who is also representing the founder of KADIFF Senatorial district in Kaduna state Nigeria at the National Assembly expressed his joy in the great news. Hon. Mrs. Marshall Katung is the first person of African descent to hold the position. "As you take this new position it is my prayers that the Almighty God will continue to be with you and guide you, shower his blessings upon you. This is a testament that Nigerians in the diaspora are doing well and are doing Nigeria proud and good ambassadors of our great Nation (N...