It was an event Abuja, Nigeria, Africa and indeed the world will not forget in a hurry as the Nigerian Film Corporation led by the ever dynamic Dr Chidia Maduekwe brought to life the essence of film festival in Africa with the much needed collaboration with the Moroccan film industry, Americana and French film industry giving the event the much needed exposure to its attendees.
The three days packed full film festival saw the former head of state General Dr. Yakubu How in, GCFR gave insight into what to expect in the very near future as it relates to entertainment and film making during the annual Film Lecture with other speakers like Pro. Femi O. Shaka. Representatives from all works of life were present to see the magic of the Nigerian Film Coorporation at the Zuma Film Festival 20017.
The film makers were not left out as movies were screened from all over the world and celebrities storms the venue to applaud this laudable act which has set the pace for all other film festival and the standard is expected to be higher only henceforth.
Awards in the various categories saw What Lies Within lead the winners list with Kunle Afolayans ROTI closely following. In the end it was an event where everyone was amazed and kept talking about what to expect in the next edition, leaving all gasping for more.
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Story by Andrew Ohio
