Access Bank rewards filmmakers with cash prizes

An its commitment to the arts and entertainment industries in Africa, Access Bank, at the weekend, honoured award winners at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2018 Globe Awards which held at Twin Waters, Lekki, Lagos.

The awards ceremony which wrapped up the festival, recognized the works of filmmakers from across the Africa.

As official partners to the festival, Access Bank awarded winners across several categories with cash prizes, including Best Female Actor, Best Male Actor, Best Director, Best Animation, Best Short Film, Best Documentary and the Oronto Douglas Memorial Prize for Best Nigerian Film, among others. Scholarships were also awarded to outstanding students from the talent development initiative of AFRIFF 2018.

Speaking at the ceremony, the bank’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, said, “Because we as Africans don’t know enough about ourselves, we often don’t trust one another, and it can lead to difficulty in doing business. The film industry allows us to know ourselves so much better, this week, I have met people from Rwanda, Cameroon and South Africa to name a few. There is so much that brings this continent together, and film is a wonderful vehicle for showcasing these things. We are here to empower AFRIFF year after year, because the work they do is important to celebrating works Born in Africa.”

The event was attended by celebrities from the film industry across the continent, including Chioma Omeruah (Chigul), Lala Akindoju, Dede Michelle, Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, Uche Jombo, Kemi Adetiba, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Kunle Afolayan, Charles Novia, and Ego Boyo.

The ceremony featured acts that thrilled the crowd with breath-taking performances.

Access Bank says it will continue to work with people and organizations who are showcasing the very best of the African continent and championing art and creativity in Africa.