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SUMMARY:The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts [Documentary Filmmaking]
DESCRIPTION:The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts is a new platform that celebrates the power of storytelling and the brilliance of young Nigerian creators. \nIntroduced by NLNG as the newest category of The Nigeria Prizes in 2025. The 2026 award spotlights the art of documentary filmmaking. The Prize will focus on young Nigerians aged 18 to 35\, who are bold enough to capture Nigeria’s identity with authenticity\, depth\, and vision. Rooted in the belief that storytelling is the lifeblood of culture\, the Prize honours films that preserve our memories\, challenge our perceptions\, and inspire national pride. It provides emerging filmmakers with meaningful visibility and recognition that will help strengthen Nigeria’s growing cultural legacy. \nThe theme of IDENTITY invites filmmakers to reflect on what defines us individually and collectively. Entries may explore ideas such as belonging\, transformation\, heritage\, self-discovery\, language\, gender\, faith\, or memory. What matters most is authenticity\, how each story captures the truth of Nigerian identity through the filmmaker’s unique lens. \nCreated to stand alongside NLNG’s respected The Nigeria Prize for Literature and The Nigeria Prize for Science\, The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts brings global attention to Nigeria’s vibrant creative sector\, which remains one of the most dynamic forces shaping culture and opportunity across the continent. The Prize celebrates works that reflect our nation’s resilience\, complexity\, and imagination. \nWith a prize value of USD $20\,000\, the award marks the rise of what is set to become one of Africa’s most important prizes for creative excellence. \nThe winner(s) will be announced in October 2026 at the NLNG Grand Award Night in Lagos. \n\n\n\n\nAwards & Prizes\n\nThe Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts 2026\nUSD $20\,000 \n\n\n\nRules & Terms\n\n\nPrize Cycle\n• The 2026 Prize cycle opens for submissions on 1 February 2026.\n• Entries will close on 30 April 2026.\n• No entries will be accepted after the deadline.\n• The winner will be announced in October 2026 at NLNG’s Grand Award Night. \nEligibility Criteria \n• The Prize is exclusively for Nigerians aged 18–35 (applies to director\, producer & writer)\, irrespective of residence.\n• Only completed non-fiction documentary films are eligible.\n• Documentary films must have been completed between April 2024 and April 2026. Any entry outside this timeframe submitted for this year’s competition will not be considered.\n• Only short documentary films of no more than 20 minutes will be accepted. Entries must be original works.\n• Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated imagery\, or music will not be accepted. \nSubmission Process \nAll entries must be accompanied by a Short Artistic Statement of no more than 250 words\, explaining your story\, vision\, and creative process and photocopy of Nigerian passport or National Identity card or NIN number by the stipulated date. \nThe entries must be character-driven documentaries centred around individuals\, communities\, ideas and their narratives. The story should revolve around a protagonist’s (singular or collective) experiences or emotions or challenges. This approach fosters deep emotional connections with the audience\, making the characters’ journeys relatable and compelling. This should be well researched and thoroughly explored. \nNo member of the Advisory Board\, Panel of Judges and members of their immediate families can enter their work(s) for the award in the period in which they are serving and two (2) years thereafter. No entries will be accepted from staff of NLNG and their immediate families. \nOnly one entry per contestant is permitted each competition year. Entries submitted for this competition will not be accepted in the next competition. \nEntries not submitted by the stated deadline and according to the stated conditions shall not be considered. \nThe Prize will be awarded for no other reason that creative excellence. \n\n\n\nDetails by @thenigeriaprizes\, @filmfreeway. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [23/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/the-nigeria-prize-for-creative-arts-documentary-filmmaking-4/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:Artists Grant,Filmmaking,Lagos,Nigeria,Open Call,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260731T235900
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SUMMARY:Open Call - Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF7)
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Filmmakers! \nSubmissions for the @eniffnigeria (Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival 2026) are OPEN\, and we want YOUR story on our screen! Whether you’re working with a big budget or a small one\, what matters is your passion and creativity! \nWhy Submit?\n• Screening at ENIFF: Reach live audiences and industry professionals!\n• Media Visibility: Your film gets the attention it deserves!\n• Community: Join a network of filmmakers and creatives!\n🗓 Deadline: July 31\, 2026\n📍 Festival Dates: Nov 18–21\, Enugu\, Nigeria\n👉 Submit your film NOW!\n🔗in Bio👆🏾 filmfreeway.com/ENIFF [for full details] \nDon’t miss your chance to tell your story! 🎥 \nEastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF) is an international film festival held in Enugu\, Nigeria\, dedicated to showcasing powerful storytelling across narrative\, documentary\, animation\, and experimental cinema. \nENIFF creates a meeting point for new and established filmmakers\, offering a platform where emerging voices can be discovered while experienced filmmakers engage audiences within a culturally rooted screening environment. We welcome submissions from Nigeria\, Africa\, and the global filmmaking community. \nSelected films are screened before live audiences and receive media visibility\, public conversations\, and opportunities for interaction with filmmakers\, cultural practitioners\, and industry stakeholders. The festival prioritizes meaningful audience engagement and dialogue around film\, culture\, and contemporary issues. \nBeyond screenings\, ENIFF runs year-round capacity-building activities including workshops\, mentorship programmes\, and filmmaker development initiatives aimed at strengthening the creative ecosystem and supporting sustainable creative careers. \nENIFF is youth-focused but not youth-limited. We encourage submissions from student filmmakers\, independent creators\, and established filmmakers whose work seeks thoughtful audiences and authentic engagement. \nWe are particularly interested in films with a clear perspective\, sincerity\, and originality. High budgets are not required — strong storytelling is. \n  \nDetails by @eniffnigeria. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [16/3/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/call-for-submissions-eastern-nigeria-international-film-festival-eniff7/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:Enugu,Film Festival,Filmmaking,Jobs,Limited Spots,Nigeria,Open Call,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260627T180000
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SUMMARY:Ayotunde Ojo: A Life of Its Own [Solo Exhibition]
DESCRIPTION:OPENING NEXT WEEK \nTiwani Contemporary is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Ayotunde Ojo\, ‘A Life Of Its Own’\, at its Lagos gallery. \nOjo presents his domestic interiors as living\, shifting spaces\, altered by light\, stillness and movement\, subtly capturing the temporal shifts that coexist within a shared space. \nThe exhibition reflects an awareness that life does not stand still. Relationships between lovers\, friends\, family and animals carry moments of closeness and potential friction. By layering multiple scenes together\, Ojo introduces a quiet tension into the compositions. The home\, perceived primarily as a site of stability\, can become a space that both shelters and mirrors the instabilities of the outside world. \nExhibition dates: 26 March – 27 June 2026\nOpening reception: Thursday\, 26 March 2026\, 6:00 – 10:00 pm \nDetails by @tiwanicontemporary. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [08/05/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/ayotunde-ojo-a-life-of-its-own-solo-exhibition/
LOCATION:Tiwani Contemporary\, Lagos\, 13 Elsie Femi Pearse Street\, Victoria Island\, Lagos\, Lagos\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Nigeria
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SUMMARY:2027 Museum Fellowship Programme - Zeitz MOCAA & UWC [Open Call]
DESCRIPTION:OPEN CALL | Zeitz Museum Of Contemporary Art Africa & UWC Museum Fellowship Programme \nA call to Africa’s next generation of art and museum professionals. \nIf you’re ready to shape the future of curatorial practice and arts research across the continent and beyond\, this transformative\, year-long journey is for you. \nOur pan-African fellowship is designed to enrich Africa’s dynamic art and heritage ecosystem — offering hands-on experience across curatorial practice\, exhibition design\, art education\, conservation\, and museum management. Fellows will work alongside Zeitz MOCAA’s senior team while contributing to real projects\, from exhibitions and public programming to research and publishing\, all grounded in academic rigour through UWC’s Department of Historical Studies. \nApplications close 30 June 2026.\nSuccessful applicants will be contacted by 4 August 2026. \nApply via [this link] 🔗 \n#ZeitzMOCAA #MuseumFellowship \nDetails by @zeitzmocaa. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [08/05/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/2027-museum-fellowship-programme-zeitz-mocaa-uwc-open-call/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:Africa,Open Call,Opportunities,Registration Only,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260531T180000
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SUMMARY:The Earth Holds Our Names [Solo Exhibition]
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Olumide Onadipe \nOLUMIDE ONADIPE (b. 1982) is a Lagos-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice explores the intersection of materiality and socio-political commentary. Working with diverse media\, Onadipe constructs idiosyncratic sculptures that offer subtle critiques of Nigerian society. Rather than explicit political statements\, his work often communicates through evocative forms and textured surfaces\, with meaning frequently revealed through suggestive titles that invite multiple interpretations. \nDeeply fascinated by environmental themes and the aesthetic possibilities of texture\, Onadipe transforms relatable materials into playful yet profound iterations that blur the line between object and commentary. \nOnadipe holds a master’s degree in Visual Arts from the University of Lagos (2012). His work has been featured prominently on the international stage\, including at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair (London\, 2017)\, the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) in Marrakech (2019)\, and ART X Lagos (2017). He has exhibited in group shows across Nigeria\, Ghana\, Germany\, France\, the UK\, and the USA. \nNotable residencies and collaborations include the Arthouse Contemporary residency and Open Studios (2016)\, the Colours of Hope project with the Children Living with Cancer Foundation (2014)\, and the American Nigerian Cultural Collaborative Project with the US Consulate and Nike Art Gallery (2013). Onadipe has held four solo exhibitions including Connecting the Dots (2018)\, and his work has been presented at START Art Fair\, London (2018) and Art Context Miami (2019). \n—- \nThe Earth Holds Our Names\nApril 19 – May 31\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: 2 PM – 6 PM\nArtist Talk: 4 PM\n10 Omo Osagie Street\, Ikoyi\, Lagos \nDetails by @sotogallery. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [08/05/2026] \n 
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/the-earth-holds-our-names-solo-exhibition/
LOCATION:SOTO Gallery Lagos\, 10 Omo Osagie St\, Ikoyi\, Lagos\, Lagos\, 106104\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Nigeria
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