Organisers of the Windsor International Black Film Festival (WIBFF) in Ontario, Canada, have announced the participation of Nigerian actors and filmmakers in the 2026 edition of the festival.
The Festival Director and President of WIBFF, Dr Queen Eghujovbo, disclosed this during a media conference on Wednesday in Enugu.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that WIBFF is an annual film festival and non-profit organisation founded by Eghujovbo to provide a platform for Black filmmakers to showcase their stories and cultural experiences to global audiences.
Represented by one of the festival’s coordinators, Prince Alexander Nwokeabia, Eghujovbo said the 2026 edition, scheduled to hold from Aug. 13 to Aug. 16, would feature the Nollywood Micro Section and The Actors Marketplace (TAMP).
She described the initiative as a landmark collaboration between WIBFF and the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), aimed at promoting African cinema, celebrating Black excellence and creating opportunities for Africans and people of African descent worldwide.
According to her, TAMP has been designed as an international platform to showcase the talents, creativity and professional achievements of Nigerian actors before a global audience of casting directors, producers, distributors, talent agents, film executives and other industry stakeholders.
“As one of North America’s leading festivals dedicated to Black and African storytelling, WIBFF remains committed to building bridges between Africa and the global Black community.
“The festival serves as a meeting point for filmmakers, actors, producers, creatives and cultural leaders, fostering collaboration, innovation, cultural exchange and economic opportunities,” she said.
Eghujovbo noted that the festival recognised Nollywood as a major force in global cinema and was honoured to provide a platform through which Nigerian actors and filmmakers could access international markets and partnerships.
“Through initiatives such as The Actors Marketplace, WIBFF continues to champion the voices, stories and achievements of Africans and Black people around the world while promoting collaboration and professional growth,” she added.
Speaking at the event, the Festival Director of the AGN International Festival, Chief Steve Eboh, described the collaboration as another milestone in efforts to expand the global reach of Nigerian actors and filmmakers.
“This collaboration strengthens cultural exchange and reinforces the growing influence of Nollywood within the global entertainment industry,” he said.
Eboh said the initiative would serve as a strategic platform for talent discovery, international casting opportunities, representation, co-productions and long-term industry partnerships.
He also commended TravelWings Nigeria, the official travel and logistics partner of the AGN International Festival Canada Edition, for providing travel support, visa advisory services, logistics coordination and professional guidance for delegates and participants.
Eboh appealed to corporate organisations, government institutions, development agencies, investors and other stakeholders to support the initiative.
Also speaking, the National Vice President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Mr Chukwudike Anigbo, urged members of the guild to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the international festival and gain exposure to global best practices in filmmaking.
Anigbo expressed confidence that the event would create new opportunities for Nigerian actors and filmmakers while strengthening the international profile of Nollywood.
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