Best Feature Film: ARAMOTU  by Niji Akanni (Nigeria)   In this fictitious but myth-like tale set in the tradition-bound Yorubaland of 1909, a wealthy female trader,Aramotu (Idiat Sobande),tries to employ the social-engineering aspect of the Gelede Cult to realize her progressive ideas about the right of women and the need for people-oriented g... Read more

Best Documentary: THE UNBROKEN SPIRIT by Jane Murago-Munenes (Kenya) Jane Murago-Munenes documentary tells the story of mama Koigi,the mother of human rights activist and politician Koigi Wa Wamwere,who was a political prisoner in Kenya. She was involved in various efforts to campaign for the release of political prisoners,such as the 1992 Moth... Read more

Best Short Film: BLISSI N'DIAYE by Nicolas Sawaco (France) Issa Samb is an old man who is only interested in his library and books.One day alone in his room he suddenly saw a strange beautiful woman,whose only goal was to seduce him.Unfortunately she did not achieve it.Director: Nicolas Sawaco France 18mins... Read more

Best People's Choice Award: THE EDUCATION OF AUMA OBAMA by Branwen Okpako(Kenya) THE EDUCATION OF AUMA OBAMA is a captivating and intimate portrait of the U.S> President's older half-sister who embodies a post-colonial, feminist identity. An academic over achiever, she studied linguistics and contemporary dance in Heidelberg, Germany,Before... Read more

Best Animation: LE PARRAIN by lazare sie Pale (Burkina Faso) LE PARRAIN A man goes in search of a perfect god father for his son.Samba is doing everything to be fair and honest,but the man doesnt seem to find what he's looking for and decides to approach the gods Director : Lazare Sie PaleBurkina Faso20mins ... Read more