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Pumzi

Pumzi

(By Wanuri Kahiu) In a futuristic Kenya, Asha, a young scientist decides to leave the confined environment of the city in search of a green utopia.

The Debt

The Debt

(By Fabiola Calixte) A ruthless and bitter ex-wife uses blackmail, her ex-husband, and crime to seek and destroy her enemies

Wake

Wake

(By Bree Newsome) A repressed woman murders her domineering father, freeing herself to pursue her heart's desire to create 'the perfect man' with roots juju..

Vengence is Mine

Vengence is Mine

(By Esosa Edosomwan) When a young woman's roommate throws a party for a famous African musician, he arrives and she realizes he is the man who raped her years prior.

Blurred Lines

Blurred Lines

(By Benjamin "Benje" Kent) As his wife has sex with another man, Edem contemplates the ultimate revenge... | Francis Anderson, Sika Osei, Edward Kufour

Underground

Underground

(By Akil DuPont) In a story told through song, Bali plans to escape from slavery after learning that his master is going to sell his young daughter, Emala. | Ken Wester, Tomi Townsend, Nike Eaton, Carrie Butler and Joshua Brandt

The Nice Girl

The Nice Girl

(By V.k Shah) After a terrible day at work, Kate is accosted by Jack, a stranger, who leads her on a quick journey, one that can change her if she plays her cards right. April Wade and Sigmund Watkins

Everything Happens for a Reason

Everything Happens for a Reason

(By Florian Schott) Hunted through the city by an armed predator...the answer to the mystery that put a target on his head could be the difference between life and death. | Chops Tshoopara, Muhindua Kaura, Joel Haikali, Lize

Train

Train

(By Darius Clark Moore) Late night in New York, Carl takes the Brooklyn bound F train home and runs into trouble in this thought provoking short film about fear and guilt. | Carlon Byrd, DeWanda Wise

Nkiru

Nkiru

(37th State Films) A mysterious Mami Wata causes the disappearance of friends at a beach party

Last Flight to Abuja

Last Flight to Abuja

(By Obi Emelonye) Young lovers, an elderly couple, a corporate party, a sportsman on the threshold of greatness; all the passengers are caught up in the nightmare scenario and sense the final moments of their lives approach. | Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Jim Iyke, Ali Nuhu

The Retriever

The Retriever

(By 8th Wonder Stunts) A short video created to exhibit an action sequence of gun play by 8th Wonder Stunt team in Ghana. | 8th Wonder Stunt Team

6:30

6:30

(By Ijeoma Aniebo) Laura's got a new neighbor. He's kinda cute but everything isn't quite what it seems. | Ijeoma Aniebo, Adeyemi Okanlawon

Dependence

Dependence

(By Brian Olaolu Wlson) Laura's got a new neighbor. After developing a crush on the mysterious new friend she comes to discover things aren't quite what they seem | Adeyemi Okanlawon, Crystabel Goddy

Down and Out

Down and Out

(By Udoka Oyeka) The life of a girl who was raped and that of a man who lost his job gets intertwined and leads them to an unexpected outcome. | Kemi Lala Akindoju, Kenneth Uphopho, Elvina Ibru

The Figurine

The Figurine

(By Kunle Afolayan) Two friends find a mystical sculpture in an abandoned shrine in the forest while serving at a National Youth Service Crops camp, and take it home. After the charm grants them seven years of blessings, will they survive the seven years of curses that follow? | Ramsey Nouah, Omoni Oboli

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(By Obi Emelonye) After getting in trouble by in London, Tijan is taken back to Africa to learn of his roots. Upon arrival, Tijan is visit by the a spirit of a young boy, until Tijan find himself lost in a strange land away from his panicked mother. | Genevieve Nnaji, Osita Iheme

The Takeover

The Takeover

Jealous of each other's love lives a white and black friend drink an exotic espresso that causes them to swap bodies for 24 hours.

Busted

Busted

(By Frank Orji) A young woman caught in a love triangle. Some has to pay for their..and betrayal. | Lerato Sithole, Nomthetho Beejay Matsebula, Charms Maluleka

Philia

Philia

(By Zamo Mkhwanazi) After being rejected for a university scholarship, a young girls has to delve into a haunting mystery from the past in order to move forward. | Lindiwe Matshikiza, Patrick Kabima

Flip

Flip

(By Dimbo Atiya) A young man's plans to surprise and propose to his girlfriend and everything goes completely wrong. | Akinola "AK" Adesoji, Omoye Uzamere

Nkoli

Nkoli

(By Wana Udobang & Omoye Uzamere) Nkoli tells of her travails as the victim of domestic violence. | Tokeye Adedeipe, Valentine C.J. Okafor, Ifeoma Chukwuogo

Blurred Lines

Blurred Lines

(By Benjamin "Benje" Kent) As his wife has sex with another man, Edem contemplates the ultimate revenge... | Francis Anderson, Sika Osei, Edward Kufour

Busted

Busted

(By Frank Orji) A young woman caught in a love triangle. Some has to pay for their..and betrayal. | Lerato Sithole, Nomthetho Beejay Matsebula, Charms Maluleka

Holy Kiss (1 and 2)

Holy Kiss (1 and 2)

(Chinedu 'Bawbee' Ezeike) A young girl from a broken home falls in love with a smooth talker in church, compromising her faith and sending her life into a tailspin. | Lilian Ediagbonya, Bright Oppong, Jessica Acquaye

Crazy Love

Crazy Love

(By La'Dapo Kalode) The struggle of walking away from a painful relationship.. | Abimbola Alberta, Ayobami Osho, Akawo Omokhuwa

The Enigmatic Truth

The Enigmatic Truth

(By Ronke Ogunmakin) A young girl forced to witness her parents conflict, finally tells her story. | Olamide Adeboye, Bisola Bamkole, Cindy Maduenyi

Five - The Promise

Five - The Promise

(Akin Okunrinboye) Kemi has been with Femi for five years now, and feel that she'll finally get what she wants this new year! Little does she know that Femi has different plans... | Sogie Iredia, Babajide Adio, Ashley Itua

Unspoken

Unspoken

(By Wana Udobang & Omoye Uzamere) Nkoli tells of her travails as the victim of domestic violence. | Tokeye Adedeipe, Valentine C.J. Okafor, Ifeoma Chukwuogo

Love

Reality

Guide to White Culture

Guide to White Culture

An African Ethnographer's fact finding mission into the heart of the dark continent; Europe. Come along as he explores the remote and exotic people of this land.

 Frustrated: Black men in Brazil

Frustrated: Black men in Brazil

(By Al Greeze) A documentary on the complex reasoning behind the growing exodus of African American men to Brazil in search for love ..or is it sex?

Michaela DePrince

Michaela DePrince

(By Storyhunter) Michaela Deprince tells her fascinating story of triumph. After losing her family in the civil war in Sierra Leone, she is adopted by an American woman, altering her life forever. | Michaela DePrince

Big Daddy: A Story About Rape

Big Daddy: A Story About Rape

(By Chris Ihidero) A short film on rape and its attendant physical, psychological and sociological problems. | Yemi Adeyemi, Zara Abimbola Udofia, 'Tunbosun Auyedehin

Hustle on a Mile

Hustle on a Mile

(By Bemigho Awala) Enter 12 mile market through the eyes of Sanni, a young secondary school drop out turned hustler, and determination it takes to make it in through poverty.

Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever

Ng'endo Mukii A Mix of different media to bring to attention notions of bleaching, race, self-image and self-worth. Trying to fit the mould imposed by western standards of beauty. | Ng'endo Mukii

Umalume

Umalume

(By Nduduzo Shandu) The story of a woman, her uncle, and the abuse that shattered her life. | Nduduzo Shandu

The British Nigerian

The British Nigerian

(By Dayo Adeneye) A Documentary about and by Nigerian born in England are faced with the struggle many in diaspora face; how to identity themselves. | Kayode Adetoba

Pumzi

Pumzi

(By Wanuri Kahiu) In a futuristic Kenya, Asha, a young scientist decides to leave the confined environment of the city in search of a green utopia.

 Anathema

Anathema

(By Mike Melendy) 3 minutes into the world of a young woman battling with her life at the brink as she makes a dark decision.

Mui Mui Women's Tales: The Door

Mui Mui Women's Tales: The Door

(By Ava DuVernay ) The Door, by the fifth Miu Miu Women's Tale, is a celebration of the transformative power of feminine bonds, and a symbolic story of life change. | Gabrielle Union, Alfre Woodard, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Adepero Oduye, Goapele.

Josephine Baker at Burns

Josephine Baker at Burns

(By Elena Simon Wolay) Elena Simon Wolay as Josephine Baker in Burns Stockholm. | Elena Simon Wolay

The Retriever

The Retriever

(By 8th Wonder Stunts) A short video created to exhibit an action sequence of gun play by 8th Wonder Stunt team in Ghana. | 8th Wonder Stunt Team

Days of Fog

Days of Fog

(By Ismaila 'Smiler' Sule) The city of Aberdeen in Scotland is suddenly covered by a strange fog which is mutating its inhabitants. This story follows the narrative of a Nigerian MBA student also affected by the fog and trying to find a way out of the city.

Iwa

Iwa

(By Kenneth Coker) Yoruba tree of life. Myth and Legends that emphasize the cyclical nature of life and the universe.

Kichwateli

Kichwateli

(By Muchiri Njenga) This film takes the viewer on a spiritual and metaphorical voyage through a young boy's dream mixing new imagery of a young boy wondering inquisitively with a live TV as his head to show the effects of media on a young generation.

Michaela DePrince

Michaela DePrince

(By Storyhunter) Michaela Deprince tells her fascinating story of triumph. After losing her family in the civil war in Sierra Leone, she is adopted by an American woman, altering her life forever. | Michaela DePrince

Oni Ise Owo (The Artisan)

Oni Ise Owo (The Artisan)

(By Shofela Coker) The story of an exiled artisan from the heavens that manages to find a new purpose guarding a grove of trees on earth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vFam63VBS0

Cotonou In Motion

Cotonou In Motion

(By Mayeul Akpovi) Visit around Cotonou, Benin Republic in 6 days. A timelapse & stopmotion photography

Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever

(By Ng'endo Mukii) A Mix of different media to bring to attention notions of bleaching, race, self-image and self-worth. Trying to fit the mould imposed by western standards of beauty. | Ng'endo Mukii

Iredu

Iredu

(By Abiola Sobo) Ogagun, the great general from the western region of Africa, meets up with the three witches in Iredu to find out what the future holds for him.

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