AFRIFF
This is AFRIFF 2025 Screening Schedule with venues and timing. Please refer to the Official Selection for more details about the films. For information about the venues, please click here.
Opening Night - Sunday, 2 November 2025
Day 2 | Herbert Day | Monday, 3 November 2025
Landmark Lekki
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Screening Rooms 1, 3
WELCOME (12:00-2:00PM)
THE FUNERAL OF KWADAE (2:00-4:00PM)
THE ANSWER TO FOREVER (4:00-5:40PM)
LACE RELATIONS (6:45-9:00PM)
THE GOOD, THE BAD & UGLY OF AFROBEATS (9:00-10:00PM)
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Screening Rooms 4, 5
MIKOKO (12:00-2:00PM)
NAWI (2:00-4:00PM)
PASA FAHO (4:00-5:40PM)
ALJANA (6:45-9:00PM)
FINDING HOME (9:00-10:00PM)
Twin Waters
Screening Room 2
BURUNDI I BUGCHASING CLUB (12:30-12:50PM)
MAMA'S BOY (12:50-1:10PM)
FATHER OF THE QUEEN... (1:30-1:50PM)
CHASING ICE (1:50-2:10PM)
THE PROFESSIONAL (2:10-2:30PM)
NO RUCKS GIVEN (2:30-2:50PM)
BECOMING SYDNEY (2:50-3:10PM)
SHALL WE MEET TONIGHT (3:10-3:30PM)
MILLENIAL DAD (3:30-3:50PM)
AMAZEZE (3:50-4:10PM)
AKOKO (4:10-4:30PM)
BOY NO FEAR (4:30-4:50PM)
HOUSE OF AAMA (4:50-5:10PM)
BEYOND THE SCREEN (5:10-5:30PM)
LAPENG (5:30-5:50PM)
A BEAUTY SUPPLY IN QUEENS (5:50-6:10PM)
LET IT BURN (6:10-6:30PM)
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Screening Rooms 3
BURUNDI I MONOLOGUE (12:30-12:50PM)
ASKING FOR IT (12:50-1:10PM)
BRUSHED DREAMS (1:10-1:30PM)
ANGLE IN STONE (1:30-1:50PM)
WHISPERS OF LIGHT (1:50-2:10PM)
SOER CELESTE (2:10-2:30PM)
LES SEMELES DU QUARTIER (2:30-2:50PM)
THE DAY THE HEART DIED (2:50-3:10PM)
THE LABYRINTH (3:10-3:30PM)
JIMBI (3:30-3:50PM)
OYA:THE GODDESS… (3:50-4:10PM)
IRIN AJO (4:10-4:30PM)
ECHOES (4:30-4:50PM)
TELEPHONE (4:50-5:10PM)
DUNDUN (5:10-5:30PM)
FRANGIBLE (5:30-5:50PM)
LEAVING IKORODU IN 1999 (5:50-6:10PM)
ON OUR SKIN (6:10-6:30PM)
Day 3 | Afrobeat Day | Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Festival Update & Apology
We sincerely apologize for the less-than-perfect start to our screening schedule yesterday. We deeply regret the inconvenience and frustration caused by the technical challenges experienced at the Twin Towers cinemas.
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Our team is working closely with the affected filmmakers and screening partners to resolve these issues promptly and ensure a smoother experience moving forward. Updated screening times will be communicated shortly, and we appreciate your patience and continued support as we work to deliver the high-quality festival experience you deserve.
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Thank you for being part of AFRIFF — your passion and understanding keep the spirit of Africa. n cinema alive.
Landmark Lekki
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Screening Rooms 1, 3
NTEREGU - A STORY... (12:00-1:40PM)
OF MUD AND BLOOD (4:00-6:10PM)
DIDY (6:10-7:30PM)
NJEM (8:00-10:00PM)
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Screening Rooms 4, 5
UNTAMABLE (12:00-1:40PM)
TO ADAEGO WITH LOVE (1:40-4:00PM)
THREE TRAMPS AND THE LAW (4:00-6:10PM)
SON OF THE SOIL (6:10-7:30PM)
AICHA (8:00-10:00PM)
Twin Waters
Screening Room 2
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Screening Rooms 3
FOOD FOR THE SOUL (12:00-12:30PM)
PRETTY PRINCESS STORY (12:30-1:00PM)
THE GIRL WHO CANNOT LOVE (1:00-1:30PM)
BETWEEN FREQUENCIES (1:30-2:00PM)
NATIVITY SCENE (2:00-2:30PM)
MR. ROGERS (2:30-3:00PM)
MAJINI (3:00-3:30PM)
FATHER'S SON (3:30-4:00PM)
IHEMBA (4:00-4:30PM)
BLEEDING CANVAS (4:30-5:10PM)
JEREMIAH: THE JOURNEY... (5:10-5:45PM)
THE GUARDIANS (5:45-6:30PM)
Day 4 | Animation, Tech & Fashion Day | Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Landmark Lekki
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Screening Rooms 1, 3
AFTER US, THE FLOOD (12:00-1:50PM)
SAFARI (5:30-8:00PM)
FRACTURED (08:00-10:00PM)
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Screening Rooms 4, 5
OPERATION LIGHTS OUT (5:30-8:00PM)
THE MOTHER (08:00-10:00PM)
Twin Waters
Screening Room 2
BRAZIL SHOWCASE WITH SP CINE
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Screening Rooms 3
BLINDED BY LIGHTSI (12:00-12:20PM)
TRAVAILS OF AJADI (12:20-12:40PM)
MEMBERS ONLY (12:40-1:20PM)
INDLU YENKOMO (1:20-2:00PM)
THE LETTER (2:00-2:35PM)
BEYOND OLYMPIC GLORY (2:35-3:10PM)
SUGAR DUMPLIN (3:10-3:50PM)
DEAR SIKHONKWANE (3:50-4:30PM)
THE GENERAL'S SON (4:30-5:10PM)
RAIZAL: THE JAMAICAN CONNECTION (5:10-5:50PM)
ISEKONU (5:50-6:30PM)
Day 5 | Global Africa Day | Thursday, 6 November 2025
Landmark Lekki
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Screening Rooms 1, 3
AKIRA (4:00-6:30PM)
MATEBELELAND (6:30-8:00PM)
3 COLD DISHES (08:00-10:00PM)
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Screening Rooms 4, 5
LOBITO BOUND (6:30-8:00PM)
MOTHER'S LOVE (08:00-10:00PM)
Twin Waters
Screening Room 2
KIEUPE (12:00-12:40PM)
IT'S A TRAP (12:40-1:20PM)
IDIA (1:20-2:00PM)
MAN AASAI (2:00-3:40PM)
THE MORAL HIGH COURT (3:40-4:20PM)
REARVIEW (4:20-5:00PM)
ELEDA AYANMO (5:00-5:45PM)
STEAL.KILL.DESTROY (5:45-6:30PM)
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Screening Rooms 3
JAPAN SHOWCASE WITH EMBASSY OF JAPAN & JAPAN FOUNDATION
Day 6 | Global Nollywood Day | Friday, 7 November 2025
Landmark Lekki
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Screening Rooms 1, 3
THE BOY WHO GAVE (12:00-2:00PM)
SHADES OF SURVIVAL (2:00-3:50PM)
THE GOOD GIFT (3:50-5:30PM)
EYES OF GHANA (5:30-7:30PM)
Closing Film
TUKKI - FROM ROOTS TO BAYOU
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Screening Rooms 4, 5
WHERE TWO OCEANS MEET (2:00-3:50PM)
LOTTERY LOVE (3:50-5:30PM)
THE FISHERMAN (5:30-7:30PM)
Closing Film
TUKKI - FROM ROOTS TO BAYOU
Twin Waters
Screening Room 2
STAND BY ME (12:00-12:40PM)
AICHA (12:20-1:00PM)
ECHOES FROM THE PAST (1:00-2:50PM)
NOT ADDRESSING THIS ANYMORE (2:50-3:30PM)
BEHIND A LIE (3:30-4:15PM)
FOOD SOLDIERS (4:15-5:00PM)
SEED (5:00-5:45PM)
CHOICES (5:45-6:30PM)
WHAT EMMA WANTS (6:30-7:30PM)
Closing Film
TUKKI - FROM ROOTS TO BAYOU
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Screening Rooms 3
JAPAN SHOWCASE WITH EMBASSY OF JAPAN & JAPAN FOUNDATION
(For the Japan Day @ AFRIFF Program and screenings, please check this page here)
Closing Film
TUKKI - FROM ROOTS TO BAYOU