In a remarkable celebration of a decade showcasing African storytelling, The African Film Festival (TAFF) Dallas, Texas reaches its 10th anniversary milestone this year with an impressive roster of over 40 film submissions from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Gambia, Cameroon, the United States, and beyond.
Founded by multiple award-winning filmmaker and Software Engineer, Kelechi Eke; TAFF has established itself as the most prestigious platform for African cinema in the diaspora, creating a vital bridge between continental African filmmaking and global audiences. “When we started this journey ten years ago, we had a vision to create a space where authentically told African stories could be showcased and celebrated beyond the continent,” said Eke in a recent statement. “Today, seeing filmmakers from across Africa and the diaspora bringing their powerful narratives to our festival validates that vision.”
Veteran Actor, sir Olu Jacobs will receive the Legend Award during the 10th anniversary on June 21, 2025 at SMU. He joins the unique company of Patience Ozokwo (Nigeria), Samson Vugar (Cameroon), Pete Edochie (Nigeria), Opal Lee (USA), Koffi Olomide (Congo), Benjamin Onyango (Kenya), Richard Mofe Damijo (Nigeria), Kofi Adjorlolo (Ghana), and Dr. Jerry Mofokeng (South Africa).
For more information on the full program and ticketing, visit theafricanfilmfestival.org.
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