By Our Correspondent.
The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has defined Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market, Festival, (KILAF) as a remarkable event that brings together nations from across Africa, showcasing the continent’s rich culture, heritage, creativity, and resilience.
KILAF Festival is an annual event that promotes films produced in indigenous languages of Africa, encouraging cross-border sales and cultural exchange.
In a vedio message from Paris played at the last KILAF’s Award Night for the best performing films and artistes held in Coronation Hall, Kano Government’s House, the Minister lauded KILAF organisers for highlighting the power of culture in uniting and celebrating Africa’s diversity.
She noted that the event is a testament to the continent’s ability to come together and celebrate its unique cultural heritage.
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“KILAF has been instrumental in promoting films produced in indigenous languages of Africa, encouraging cross-border sales and cultural exchange.”
The Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa further congratulated the organizers, participants, and stakeholders of the 7th edition of the KILAF Festival.
She expressed pride and joy in celebrating the festival’s success in promoting African culture, heritage, and creativity.
She emphasized KILAF’s role in uniting Africa through culture, celebrating diversity, and preserving African linguistic heritage.
According to her, the festival’s focus on indigenous languages is crucial for reviving African languages and promoting cultural exchange.
The minister also highlighted KILAF’s alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes culture exchange, economic empowerment, and national prosperity, noting that the the creative economy, in particular, stands to benefit from initiatives like KILAF.
KILAF Festival is an annual event that promotes films produced in indigenous languages of Africa, encouraging cross-border sales and cultural exchange.
Representing the Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa during KILAF 7th edition’s Hajja Kaltume Bulama Gana, Artistic Director/CEO of the National Troupe of Nigeria, extolled organizers of the KILAF Festival for their efforts in promoting indigenous languages of Africa through film.
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She praised the festival for providing a platform for young, talented artists in Kano to showcase their skills and potentially gain patronage, leading to income generation.
She explained that KILAF Festival aims to promote films produced in indigenous languages of Africa, encouraging cross-border sales and cultural exchange.
Gana emphasized the importance of preserving African cultural heritage through indigenous languages and storytelling.
She noted that the festival’s focus on promoting films in indigenous languages aligns with the National Troupe’s mission to preserve and promote Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.
Earlier in his speech, the Founder of KILAF Festival and Managing Director of Moving Image said KILAF Festival has become a premier event in Africa’s film industry, celebrating the continent’s rich cultural diversity and promoting indigenous languages.
He revealed that this year’s event received 511 film entries from 66 countries, with 35 African nations accounting for 430 of the submissions.
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The festival brought together a diverse group of participants, including esteemed academics from across the African continent and key stakeholders in culture and arts from various African countries.
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