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Entertainment Week Africa opens in Lagos from November 18 to 23, 2025, offering six days of film screenings, runway shows, comedy performances, and industry discussions for Africa’s creative community.
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Entertainment Week Africa (EWA), an initiative of Livespot Foundation and produced by Livespot360, serves as a platform for storytelling and collaboration in film, fashion, comedy, music, and innovation. This year’s edition builds on last year’s film-focused events, which included premieres and masterclasses with Funke Akindele and Emmy-nominated cinematographer Nausheen Dadabhoy.
Key events include:
- Film Screenings (EWA Content Festival):
Deadtide
A Fisherman’s Dream
A New Look
Cranky Decision
Finding Nina
A Crack In The Veil
Asake’s Sin
6:25
Bambam
Angie’s Love
- Jokes N Jollof – The Comedy Show – Wednesday, November 19: A night of stand-up, improv, satire, roasts, and freestyle featuring top comedians and skitmakers.
- The Runway Coterie – A Fashion Show Experience – Thursday, November 20: Curated collections from leading African designers.
The program also features music performances, innovation showcases, creative industry sessions, a Creative Job Fair, Deal Room, and Hackathons to connect emerging talent with recruiters, investors, and leaders.
Deola Art Alade, Founder of Livespot360 and EWA Convener, said: “Entertainment Week Africa is where Africa’s stories meet the world. This year, we’re expanding the canvas for creatives across film, comedy, and fashion while strengthening the ecosystem that sustains them.”
In Summary
Entertainment Week Africa 2025 runs November 18–23 in Lagos, combining film screenings (The Herd, Chronicles of Afrobeats, Dust To Dreams), the Jokes N Jollof comedy show, The Runway Coterie fashion experience, music, and professional development opportunities. Those interested can register to attend the screenings, showcases, and other events by visiting the official EWA registration page.
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