KADIFF UPDATES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL FELICITATES WITH CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL AT CHRISTMAS The Executive Director Kaduna international film festival Audu Kashim Israel Felicitates with Christians at Christmas 2025. In his message he highlights the significance of Christmas.  The word Christmas means “Christ’s mass” or “mass on Christ’s day.” The term originated from the Middle English Christemasse, which came from the Old English Cristes mæsse. (In Roman Catholicism and certain other Christian groups, a mass is a celebration of the Eucharist.) Christmas is a Christian festival to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmastime, running from Advent (a 4 week time of preparation and waiting) through Epiphany, is a season rich with countless religious and secular traditions that bring together family, faith, and culture while emphasizing themes of hope, joy, generosity, and goodwill. Christmas is a major time for family gatherings, reconnecting, and strengthening bonds. The festival ...

KADIFF APPOINTS DR. CHARLES OKWUOWULU (DGN) AS HEAD OF THE NINE MEMBER BOARD OF JURORS FOR THE SECOND TIME   The Kaduna international film festival is set to host its 9th edition in 2026 in the beautiful city of Kaduna state Nigeria with the theme "Cultural Renaissance" in view of this the festival has appointed Dr. Charles Okwuowulu DGN, to serve as a head board of Jurors for the second time.  Other members on the board are; * Dr. Charles Okwuowulu DGN (Nigeria) - Head, board of Jurors  * Assistant Prof. Atul Marewad (India) * Dr. Finest Uwaoma (Nigeria) * Alison Richards (United Kingdom)  * Yinka Ogun (Nigeria) * Luliia Pereverzev (Russia) * John Coster (United Kingdom) * Princess Farida Ndausi (Uganda)  * Nasiru Muhammad (Nigeria) This appointment is due to their contributions, determination and commitment to the growth of the film and creative industry in Africa. We believe they will bring their wealth of experience and fairness to the success of the 9t...