From Nigeria to the Oscars.
Nigerian-British actress Wunmi Mosaku’s Best Supporting Actress nomination marks a proud moment for African talent on the global stage.
African-directed films were also part of this year’s Oscars conversation. On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (Zambia) and Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight (South Africa / Zimbabwe) were among the films eligible in the 2026 Best Picture race, while The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia) went even further, earning an official Best International Feature nomination.
Nominations - and ultimately wins - may still be rare, but African presence on the global stage continues to grow, with our people and stories gaining increasing recognition.
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Film review by one of our #ClubNOMAD members, @ochuwa__ 💚
“It’s honestly so refreshing to see a Black film break away from the usual stereotypes and give us something different - sometimes you just need vampires jamming in a juke joint!
Miles Caton as Preacher Boy was a standout; his performance was truly special. Watching Michael B. Jordan tackle two completely different characters, Smoke and Stack, was captivating and warmed my heart. That scene where Smoke cocks his gun at Stack? Pure “dom” energy. You love to see a man stand on business 🤩
This movie gets a 10/10!”
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History made! My Father’s Shadow by Fatherland is the first Nigerian film ever selected for the Cannes Official Selection — competing in the prestigious “Un Certain Regard” category.
Set during the 1993 election crisis, the film follows two brothers navigating Lagos with their estranged father — a powerful story of identity, love, and fatherhood.
Starring Sope Disiru and Uzoamaka Aniunoh (previously seen in Ífé, which we were proud to screen at NOMAD), this marks a major moment for Nigerian storytelling on the world stage.
Even more exciting with Nigeria’s first-ever national pavilion at Cannes this year. Our cinema is rising—and this is one for the books.
Congratulations to the entire @wearefatherland team! Directed by #AkinolaDaviesJr, written by @kingxdavies and produced by @funmbi_o & @iamdargavel (Element Pictures).
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Matchas, Mixers, Movies 🎞️
We loved hosting this film club at ALÁRA in collaboration with @sleeksmatcha and @nokbyalara last December. A huge thank you to everyone who came, the NOMAD team, and the incredible filmmakers who made it all possible.
Here’s to more amazing screenings this year!
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Matchas, Mixers and Movies 🍵🎬
Film lovers, this one’s for you! NOMAD Theatre and Sleek’s NOK’d Cafe invite you to a day of connection, creativity, and cinema on the stunning rooftop of Alara Lagos.
Kick off the evening with a relaxed mixer, where you can vibe with fellow film enthusiasts while enjoying drinks from the matcha bar and a curated food menu by @nokbyalara . Then, settle in for our Short Film Showcase, featuring:
🎥 Guardian Angel by Kemi Lijadu
🎥 Everything Lasts and Nothing Ends by Nosazemen Agbontaen & Rete Poki
Co-hosted by @bubeemodi (Founder, NOMAD Theatre) and @funmbitoye (cast of Everything Lasts and Nothing Ends), the evening includes a special Q&A and Meet & Greet with the directors after the screenings.
🎟 Tickets are limited—grab yours now via the link in @nomadtheatre bio!
📍 Venue: Alara Lagos Rooftop
📅 Date: December 24, 2024
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Sunday Mood ✝️✨ If you know, you know.
A still from Tribal Mark, directed by Skepta. His debut short film premiered at AFRIFF in Lagos, Africa, where it won the Audience Choice Award.
Shot on location in Nigeria and London, the film blends a hyper-realistic art house style with a powerful message on transforming pain into greatness.
Have you seen it yet?
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A quick photo dump from our recent screenings of ‘The Pretty Ones Are the Loneliest’ 🎥✨
Thank you Imoh Umoren for sharing your film with us, and a big thank you to everyone who attended.
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🎉 Giveaway Alert!!! 🎉
One of our incredible NOMAD members has generously purchased two tickets to give away to a lucky pair for today’s 8:30PM screening of The Pretty Ones Are the Loneliest! ✨
Want to win? Head to our story for all the details. Winners will be announced soon—stay tuned and good luck! 💚
Join us this Sunday in our cozy boutique cinema for a pre-Independence Day screening of “The Pretty Ones Are the Loneliest” by Nigerian filmmaker Imoh Umoren.
This Cannes Film Festival feature follows three family members on their unique journeys to find connection and belonging.
Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine and popcorn served to your seat.
🍿 Sunday, September 29, 2024
🎥 1st Screening at 4PM / 2nd Screening at 6:30PM
📍 134 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets via the link in our bio! See you this Sunday 💚
Our very first ‘Rainbows & Reels’ edition went well. Thank you to all our attendees who made this event so special. Special thanks to our panelists and the talented filmmakers whose work shined bright that day. Stay tuned for details on our next screening - you won’t want to miss it! 🌈 #NOMADTheatre #FilmFridays #ClubNOMAD
