Watch Abuja International Firm Festival Concludes Spotlights AI In Filmmaking

The 23rd Abuja International Film Festival has concluded in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, with discussions on artificial intelligence, ethical filmmaking and international collaboration taking centre stage. The festival's activities were briefly disrupted by the death of senior member Francis Duru, whom the Director-General described as one of the event's major allies. Duru had attended the festival for 18 consecutive years. The Director-General expressed condolences to Duru's family, while organisers observed a minute of silence in his honour. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, last week we were in Beijing, and one day I called the head of the wife and said he was offering a two-time. I said, oh, I'll see him before the new concert. I hope he gets better. Because on Thursday we had this interview, it was really good. So we're so fine with it. I should give you the documents and thank you. God bless you. Beyond the tributes, the festival featured film screenings, masterclasses, panel discussions, cultural displays, and a fashion parade. The program also underscored the importance of promoting Nigerian cinema, strengthening global partnerships and creating new opportunities for filmmakers.