To wrap up the 13th edition of the Africa Film Festival (AFRIFF) we have curated a comprehensive list of all the winners and their respective awards.
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) just wrapped up its 2024 edition, and what a celebration it was! AFRIFF has once again proven why it’s one of the most anticipated film festivals on the continent, gathering filmmakers, actors, and cinephiles from across Africa and beyond for a week of screenings, masterclasses, and panel discussions.
This year’s festival didn’t just showcase exciting films; it also highlighted the diversity and depth of African storytelling, with award winners that left audiences inspired and wanting more.
From compelling narratives to stunning visuals, the films at AFRIFF this year had something for everyone, spanning multiple genres and languages, and bringing stories both heartwarming and heart-wrenching.
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Here’s a breakdown of the 2024 AFRIFF Globe Awards Winners.
Jury Awards
Jury Prize: Freedom Way | Directed by Afolabi Olalekan | NigeriaJury Special Mention: Memories of Love Returned | Directed by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine | Uganda
Feature Prizes
Best Feature Film: Phoenix Fury | Directed by Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo | Ghana, NigeriaBest International Film: Calladita (The Quiet Maid) | Directed by Miguel Faus | SpainBest Director: Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo for Phoenix FurySpecial Mention: A Ghetto Love Story | Directed by Daniel Oriahi | NigeriaBest Male Performance: Alexander Hakim in The DogBest Female Performance: Uzoamaka Onuoha in AgemoBest Screenplay: Bode Asiyanbi for The Man Died
Documentary Prizes
Best Documentary: Mother City | Directed by Miki Redelinghuys | Brazil, South AfricaBest International Documentary: Memories of Love Returned | Directed by Ntare Guma Mbaho MwineSpecial Mention: Dan Bature Kudawa | Directed by Charles Solomon | NigeriaBest Documentary Short: From God to Man | Directed by Lansana Mansaray | Sierra Leone
Short Film Prizes
Best Animation: Hadu | Directed by Damilola Solesi | NigeriaSpecial Mention: Leon and the Professor | Directed by Chekwube Okonkwo | NigeriaBest Short: Adunni | Directed by Tola Falonipe | NigeriaBest International Short: Cookie Box | Directed by Adam Żurawiecki | Ghana, MaltaBest Student Short: Last Minute | Directed by Nicole E. Emechebe | NigeriaSpecial Mention: Flawed Cupid | Directed by Emerald Obahiagbon, Feyisayo Rotimi | Nigeria
