FESTAC ’77 to screen at 2025 Cannes, marking a milestone for African Cinema

The highly anticipated historical epic - FESTAC ‘77, has been selected by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) to make an exclusive preview at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in France, offering audiences a first look at the film that revisits Africa’s largest ever cultural festival. Produced by Adonis Production and distributed by Filmone Entertainment, the African film export explores the historical significance of the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC ‘77), reflecting on its cultural legacy and impact on the African identity.

The Cannes showcase marks a laudable moment for the film, which has gained global attention for its production and star power. The film aims to elevate Africa’s history on the global stage with a focus on high production values and historical storytelling.

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1. Declared local languages as official, replacing French.

2. Boosted national GDP from $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion.

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4. Rejected financial aid and loans from the IMF and World Bank.

5. Prohibited French military operations and expelled French troops from Burkinabe soil.

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7. Renamed streets previously bearing names of French colonial figures.

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12. Increased rice production from 280,000 metric tonnes (2022) to 326,000 metric tonnes (2024).

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14. Constructed a second national cotton processing plant—previously, only one existed.

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17. Opened a cutting-edge gold mine in 2023 and ended the export of unrefined gold to Europe.

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