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A Moment I Will Never Forget It was one thing for my film No U-Turn to make the Official Selection at the Berlinale — one of the top four film festivals in the world. That alone was a huge feat. But to be in competition in two categories — Best Documentary and Audience Choice Award — at such a prestigious global stage was something else entirely. Then came the night of the awards… When my name was called and No U-Turn received a Jury Special Mention for outstanding achievement in documentary filmmaking, I stood there completely astonished. Grateful. Humbled. Affirmed. That moment reminded me why we tell stories… why we dare to create… why we keep going even when the path is uncertain. Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey. This honour is for all of us. #NoUTurn #Berlinale #DocumentaryFilm #AfricanCinema #IkeNnaebue #Filmmaker #Grateful #KeepGoing #StorytellersJourney

I find my African Damsel have got real powers in her, her pet antelope is a representation of her courage and with her Crystal ball, she gained magnified intuition opening her up to her agencies with which she can achieve anything. So she sees clearly now, aah yes she does and knows deep within her heart she deserves for herself a unique type of Lover like an Oscar. Inspiring stories like this to take us to that place where we can be as one thriving people, both Man and Woman alike, is what I promise to keep telling and showing as a African Filmmaker. I am HAPPY.

Another magical day on the set of The Mandate...

I am deeply honoured. 🙏 When words like these find you, they don't just land. They settle somewhere deep and remind you why you chose this path. To receive this letter from el ojO cojo Film Festival is to be reminded that the work matters. That the stories we carry, the ones that cost us something to tell, are worth every sacrifice. I am humbled to have been invited to serve as a jury member at el ojO cojo, one of the most prestigious and purposeful film festivals in the world. A festival that has spent twenty-two years championing exactly the kind of stories that are too often left untold. The stories of people crossing borders that were never built for them. And to know that No U-Turn was once recognised here with a prize for Best Documentary, that this festival saw something in that film before much of the world did, makes this invitation all the more meaningful to me. That thread, as they so beautifully put it, matters to me too. No U-Turn was never just a film. It was a confession. A reckoning. A journey I began as a desperate 20-year-old boy and completed, decades later, as a filmmaker searching for answers. To have it honoured by a festival that truly understands what it means to cross borders, physical, emotional, cinematic, is a gift I do not take lightly. Thank you,. el ojOcojo. For the prize. For the jury seat. And for writing words that will stay with me for a very long time. The work continues. #NoUTurn #elOjOcojo #Documentary #AfricanCinema #Nollywood #FilmFestival #Migration #Storytelling #Grateful

Last Saturday, we had a truly powerful edition of the StoryMi Academy Short Doc Chronicles. It was both an honour and a deep pleasure to share these important films alongside the brilliant young filmmakers from our third Documentary Fellowship cohort — Olayinka Eno Babaola, Blessing Bulus, Isaac Ifeoluwa, Faith Okoh, and Christopher Wonder. For seven months, they went through an intensive programme, from the first line to the final cut: masterclasses, one-on-one mentoring, relentless rewriting, filming, and editing alongside award-winning Nigerian filmmakers like Kachi Benson, Chika Oduah, and myself — and far too many sleepless nights in the edit. What began as raw, searching ideas evolved into fully realized stories that challenged, inspired, and expanded how we see Nigeria. From Kaduna to Makoko, from UNILAG to the Niger Delta, these filmmakers committed themselves to the difficult, beautiful process of storytelling. The result? Films that don’t just inform, but open windows into lived realities often unseen or misunderstood. What stood out most was not just the quality of the films, but the courage behind them. The willingness to confront complexity. To move beyond stereotypes. To tell a fuller, more nuanced story of Nigeria. StoryMi continues to prove that when talent is met with structure, mentorship, and trust, incredible things happen. Grateful to the French Embassy in Nigeria, Alliance Française, and everyone who made this possible—our partners, mentors, supporters, and the vibrant audience who showed up, engaged, and believed in the power of these stories. And of course, to the filmmakers: this is just the beginning. Let’s keep telling our stories. 📸 Photos by Oluyomi Akinnagbe (@oluyomiakin_ )

A Call To REGISTER NOW UBUNTU – I AM, BECAUSE WE ARE Dear Friend, They say, “When the drumbeat changes, the dancer must adjust.” The moment is here. I warmly invite you to the ABSF Conference & Film Showcase 📽️ 2026—a gathering where stories meet purpose and Africa’s insurance narrative comes alive through film, dialogue, and innovation. 🗓 Date: 23rd May 2026 📍 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos ⏰ Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm WAT Seats are limited, so I encourage you to REGISTER NOW (FREE) To Be Selected to Attend Physically or Online: 👉 https://absf-african-visions.vercel.app/conference/2026/story Come, let us build the future together—because I am, because we are. Warm regards,

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Anthonia Nnaebue 🎂✨ Today we celebrate not just a year added, but a life of impact, strength, and excellence. Wishing you continued success, good health, and beautiful moments ahead. From all of us at G-Delite 💛

Happy birthday Nke'm Doing this journey of life has been such a pleasant experience. I love you beyond words can say. See how far you've come and you best is yet to come. May you continue to grow and flourish.

How many beatings did this lantern cause you? 😭😂 From “go and bring the lantern” to accidentally breaking the glass… and chaos starting 💀 We know you have a story. Tell us your funniest or wildest lantern story in the comments and stand a chance to win G-Delite products 🎁 Let’s relive those moments together. Best stories win.

Meet the Director. Shòkòtò’m is directed by @ikennaebue , a Nigerian filmmaker known for telling deeply human stories that explore identity, place, and lived experience. In this film, the journey becomes personal as Ike confronts a significant moment and begins asking questions that many people live with but rarely speak about. Shòkòtò’m is both a search for understanding and an invitation to open conversations about health, dignity, and visibility. #Shokotom #documentary #africanfilms #impactfilm

What stayed with me most were the exercises at the end of each chapter. They make you pause, and sit with the questions a little longer than you expect, and in that stillness, you are almost forced to think more honestly. At some point, you realize the book is no longer speaking in general terms. It is speaking directly to you. There is also something very intentional about how Ike weaves in examples. For instance, you see stories of global figures, but also stories rooted in Africa, and that balance matters. It does not feel distant or exclusive. It feels like this shift from idea to reality, is not reserved for a particular kind of person or place. It becomes something you can locate yourself inside. What I found especially compelling is the chapter on legacy. What remains after the work is done? Big Question! As someone who is wired for impact, that part got me thinking deeply. It shifts the conversation from simply building something to building something that lasts, something that matters beyond you. I commend Ike for the clarity of the writing. There is no attempt to impress with language. It is direct, almost conversational. Of course, I did not expect anything less. You have always been a fantastic storyteller. I hope it reaches the people who truly need it. @ujuakuakukwe

We talk a lot about wealth… but not enough about how it is actually built. This is my simple framework: The Pyramid of Wealth Creation. Everything starts at the base and builds upward: 1. Talent Your natural gifts, learned skills, time, and energy. This is your raw material. Your unfair advantage. 2. Capital Not just money—skills, relationships, reputation, access. This is what amplifies your talent. 3. Product What you create and offer to the world— media, services, technology, physical goods. This is where value meets the market. 4. Systems The ultimate level. Businesses, structures, and organizations that allow value to scale without you being present all the time. Most people want systems-level wealth… but skip talent, ignore capital, and rush the process. It doesn’t work that way. Build from the ground up. Refine your talent. Leverage it into capital. Turn it into products. Then build systems that outlive you. That’s how real wealth is created. Where are you currently in the pyramid? 👇