The Opening Night of the S16 Film Festival
courtesy: S16 Film Festival The opening night of the S16 Film Festival was one to remember - a lovely night. The cool cats of Nollywood turned out in their numbers, especially for the screening of the opening film, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl , a surreal thriller laced with comedic overtones, directed by Zambian-Welsh filmmaker, Rungano Nyoni . Before the screening began, the audience were treated to a variety of nice cocktails and some good finger foods. The DJ flowed with ease as she swayed the atmosphere and audience alike with wonderful fusions of afrobeats and jazz music. courtesy: S16 Film Festival Abba T. Makama, a co-founder of the S16 Film Festival, warmly welcomed the audience and gave a vote of thanks to the sponsors as well. Soon it was time to see On Becoming a Guinea Fowl . The hall seats were filled up; even those of us who came early couldn't find chairs. People already seated were keeping seats for their friends - normal Naija way. But thank God for ...
