*His Exellency. Amb Consul General Dr. Yakubu A. Dadu and Isaac Izoya
Frankfurt, Germany, is preparing to host one of the biggest celebrations of African cinema as the 2026 Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG) and the Nollywood Europe Golden Awards (NEGA) take centre stage from July 31 to August 1. The two-day event is expected to attract Nollywood stars, diplomats, government officials, business leaders, filmmakers and lovers of African culture from across Europe, Africa and beyond.
Organised by Ehizoya Golden Entertainment e.V. under the leadership of Cultural Ambassador Isaac Izoya, the festival is supported by the Nigerian Consulate General in Frankfurt, the Frankfurt Ministry of Arts and Culture, the Deutsches Filminstitut Filmmuseum, Nollywood Practitioners Europe and Edo Union e.V.
The festival will officially open on Friday, July 31, at the Deutsches Filmmuseum Cinema in Frankfurt with the screening of A Visit to Ward 4, a touching faith-based drama produced by Rosabelle Andrews and directed by Tony Edozie. The film tells the inspiring story of a 10-year-old girl battling cancer whose unwavering faith transforms the lives of those around her.
Cast members Anthony Woode, Rosabelle Andrews and Emmanuella Appah are expected to feature during an interactive session with fans, including a question-and-answer segment and autograph signing.
Also showing on the opening day is Follow Me To Forever, written and directed by Eric Stephenson. The movie explores the conflict between love, ambition and family legacy as a wealthy businesswoman pushes her son into a strategic relationship, only for him to fall in love with a cleaner’s daughter. Featuring Chimezie Imo, Chioma Nwosu, Faith Ayemoba and Chelsea Efebo, the film is expected to be one of the festival’s major attractions.
The grand finale on Saturday, August 1, will begin with the screening of Paradise Africa, produced and directed by Olabisi Akinbinu, before attention shifts to the glamorous Nollywood Europe Golden Awards Gala Night at Saray Turkuaz Hall.
The awards ceremony will honour outstanding personalities who have made remarkable contributions to entertainment, business, public service and community development. Among those to be recognised are Nollywood actors Nosa Rex Okunzuwa, Rosabelle Andrews and Bob-Manuel Udokwu, alongside philanthropist Chief Ambassador Dr. Anthony Ikenna Obele, Hon. Justice Ugoumokunmo Peters Kekemeke, Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Christopher Okaeben, Charles Osetohamen Uagboe and entertainer Amin Man.
Several distinguished personalities are expected to grace both the opening ceremony and the awards gala, including Nigeria’s Consul General in Frankfurt, Dr. Yakubu A. Dadu; Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Christopher Okaeben; Permanent Secretary Mrs. Iryn Omorogiuwa; Ms. Svetlana Svyatskaya of Frankfurt’s Ministry of Arts and Culture; Actors Guild of Nigeria President Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu; veteran journalist Stella Dimoko Korkus; Dr. Lauretta Achudume; NIDO President Dr. Engr. Moses Kolade Ogun; and other prominent figures from diplomacy, business, academia and the creative industry.
Beyond the film screenings and awards, guests will enjoy networking opportunities, cultural exhibitions and live entertainment. Europe-based performers will entertain guests before Afrobeat stars Amin Man and Emperor Wadada headline the evening with energetic performances expected to culminate in an unforgettable after-party celebration.
Organisers say the festival is designed to strengthen cultural ties between Africa and Europe while showcasing the richness and global appeal of Nollywood.
Speaking ahead of the event, Nigeria’s Consul General in Frankfurt, Dr. Yakubu A. Dadu, invited Nollywood fans and lovers of African culture from around the world to attend the festival, describing it as one of the year’s biggest celebrations of African cinema.
Organisers disclosed that a premium venue valued at more than €10,000 has been secured for the gala, while partner hotels have reportedly reached full capacity as visitors from different parts of Europe and beyond continue to arrive in Frankfurt for the highly anticipated event.
