The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) has unveiled the nominees for its upcoming 2024 awards ceremony, set to take place in September. This prestigious event, celebrating the achievements of Nigerian and African cinema, marks its eighth year and is recognized by Telefilm Canada and the Canadian Screen Awards.
Among the standout films this year, ‘The Subterfuge’ and ‘Merry Men’ lead the nominations, reflecting their impact and excellence in storytelling. The festival, scheduled from September 8 to 15, 2024, will culminate in a gala and award night on September 14 and 15, respectively.
Key nominees include esteemed actors like Wole Ojo, Pete Edochie, and Uzor Arukwe for Best Actor, and talented actresses such as Tope Olowoniyan, Omowunmi Dada, and Sharon Ooja-Nwoke for Best Actress. In the category of Best African Female Filmmaker, standout nominees include Cordelia Emeh and Biodun Stephen for ‘The Subterfuge’ and Tana Egbo-Adelana and Ego Nworji for ‘Tender Hedges’.
The diversity and depth of the nominations underscore the vibrancy of African cinema and its growing influence on the global stage, promising an exciting showcase of talent and creativity at this year’s TINFF awards.