While LIFACC agrees challenges lie ahead, International box office totals improved in 2023 over 2022, as the gap continues to decrease compared to pre-pandemic years. However, per capita admissions are down across most of the board, and that’s a big concern. Is it the same in Nigeria and other African countries, what can the cinema exhibitors…
At The LAGOS INTERNATIONAL FILM AND CINEMA CONVENTION, celebrate and congratulate the Nigerian superstar Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele for her outstanding record-setting feat in the Nigerian film industry. Every week since its release on 15 December 2023, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ has broken several records: the biggest weekend opening in Nollywood; the largest opening…
INDEPENDENT CINEMAS ACROSS NIGERIA EXPRESS DELIGHT ABOUT LIFACCWe at LIFACC are very excited about the high interest the event has generated across the world especially in Africa and most especially Nigeria.It’s very encouraging to see how even small and independent cinemas have secured their tickets to be at LIFACC 2023. They believe the Convention will…
LIFACC 2023 will jump-start buzz around the box office and set the stage forcinematic, film distribution, production, and streaming innovations KADA cinema chain confirms attendance and full participation in LIFACC 2023…to showcase the company’s distribution and cinemas business The Managing Director of KADA, Trevor Pillay who has more than 20 years in the business of…
Severtson Screens, a global leader in innovative and quality projection screens for the home theater, commercial, pro AV, and cinema markets, has been unveiled as the official SCREEN partner for the 1st Lagos International Film and Cinema Convention, LIFACC 2023. Mr. Theophilus Akatugba, the Founder of LIFACC and CEO of OVUETA, organizers of the event…
The Silverbird Group has agreed to partner with the organizers of the forthcoming Lagos International Film and Convention 2023, to make the world-class event a huge success. This cheery news was disclosed by the Chairman of the Group, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 when Mr Theophilus Akatugba, Founder and CEO of LIFACC…
Alex Eyengho Alex Eyengho is a renowned filmmaker and journalist spanning 26 years. Born on May 8, 1969, in Lagos, Eyengho hails from Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He read Mass Communication at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, before proceeding for his Master in Business Administration,MBA, degree programme at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom,…
Mahmood Ali-Balogun Born on July 19, 1959,Mahmood Al-Balogun is described as one of the ancestors of the Nigerian movie industry otherwise known as Nollywood. He has been a major player in the industry for decades, his pioneering efforts include participating in setting up various associations and bodies such as the Independent Television Producers Association of…
Bolanle Austen-Peters The founder of Terra Kulture, on Lagos Island, Bolanle Austen-Peters has distinguished herself a Nigerian movie director, theater producer and cultural entrepreneur. She is the founder and artistic director of BAP Productions and the arts. At 52, Bolanle has conquered both film and theatre, having earned the title, ‘Queen of Nigerian Theatre’ by…
Shaibu Husseini Dr. Shaibu Husseini is a front line performing artist, Cultural administrator, journalist and film curator who has earned more accolades than criticisms for his good deeds.In fact, the story of film critiquing in Nigeria cannot be said to be complete without a proper reference being made to this rare gem.Born in 1970, Husseini…