By Charles Nwagbara
Beginning today August 8, 2025, all eyes will be on Europe’s business city, Frankfurt, as the Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG) and Nollywood Europe Golden Awards (NEGA) hold.
This year’s NFFG/NEGA will commence on Friday, 8 August, at the Deutsches Film Museum, with the premiere of Isaac Izoya’s latest film, KARMA.
KARMA is a powerful, feature-length drama that delves into themes of love, deception, justice, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of undocumented immigrant experiences, the film captures the emotional and moral dilemmas they face, ultimately celebrating the transformative power of truth and compassion.
Directed by Dr. Henry Emeka Obidi and screenplay by Oluwagbemiga Idahosa, KARMA brings together an impressive ensemble of stars from both Nollywood – Nigeria and Germany. The cast includes Alex Usifo, Ngozi Ezeonu, Sarian Martin Oruene, Isaac Izoya, Marie Cloos, Sophie Stelker, Chioma Akuezue, Melisa Ngongang, and Festus Ekhator among others.
With its rich narrative and cinematic excellence, KARMA has already garnered interest from several major film festivals across Europe and South America and is poised to captivate audiences around the world.
To round off the evening, another movie, “The Masked King”, will also be screened.” The masked king “, has a star studded cast which includes the delectable Nollywood star, Uche Montana.
The NFFG/NEGA is expected to climax with the glamorous Nollywood Europe Golden Awards (NEGA) and Gala Nite on Saturday, 9 August, 2025. The event which will hold at the Pupille Kino, University of Frankfurt, will honour distinguished contributors to Nollywood with special awards, in a star-studded evening filled with entertainment, music and cultural celebration.
The Gala nite will feature performances by acclaimed international artists such as Emperor Wadada, Paul Play Dairo and Clement Ofie, who will keep guests dancing well into the night.
Already, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actresses, Funke Akindele, is leading other Nollywood stars Charles Inojie, Rita Edochie and Rahama Sadau, at the event. Nollywood veteran star actor, Dr Alex Usifo is also expected to be on ground. The NFFG/NEGA, will also welcome high-profile dignitaries including Nigeria’s Consul General in Frankfurt, Ambassador (Dr) Yakubu A. Dadu, and Ben James, former assistant coach of the Super Eagles, among others
Founded in 2002, by filmmaker and cultural Ambassador, Isaac Izoya, the Nollywood Film Festival Germany has served as a cultural bridge, spotlighting Nigeria’s thriving film industry and fostering creative exchange between African and European filmmakers. Through screenings, panel discussions and networking opportunities, the festival celebrates Nollywood’s dynamic storytelling while building pathways for international collaboration.
