{"id":2153443,"date":"2025-11-13T05:35:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T05:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2153443"},"modified":"2025-11-13T05:35:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T05:35:08","slug":"entertainment-week-africa-2025-kicks-off-with-screenings-runway-shows-and-industry-conversations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/entertainment-week-africa-2025-kicks-off-with-screenings-runway-shows-and-industry-conversations\/","title":{"rendered":"Entertainment Week Africa 2025 Kicks Off with Screenings, Runway Shows, and Industry Conversations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Entertainment Week Africa<\/strong> (<strong>EWA<\/strong>) is set to return from November 18 to 23, 2025, bringing together Africa\u2019s creative community for six days of screenings, showcases, and conversations across Lagos. The continent\u2019s most dynamic voices in film, fashion, and comedy will take center stage at this year\u2019s edition, alongside a broader lineup of music performances, innovation showcases, and creative industry sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An initiative of <strong>Livespot Foundation<\/strong> and produced by <strong>Livespot360<\/strong>, EWA continues to expand its impact as the continent\u2019s most inclusive platform for storytelling and collaboration. Building on the success of last year\u2019s film-centered programming, which featured exclusive premieres and masterclasses with<strong> Funke Akindele<\/strong> and Emmy-nominated cinematographer <strong>Nausheen Dadabhoy<\/strong>, this year\u2019s edition promises a richer experience for audiences and industry professionals alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Spotlight Events for Film and Entertainment Lovers<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>FILM SCREENINGS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EWA Content Festival brings audiences face-to-face with stories that define African cinema today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Herd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday, November 19<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch how Gosi, handles his wife\u2019s cancer and the drastic turn when he\u2019s kidnapped with his newlywed friends on their way back to the hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chronicles of Afrobeats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday, November 20<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a part of the private screening for Chronicles of Afrobeats<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dust To Dreams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday, November 22<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a pass to the private screening to Dust to Dreams\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>JOKES N JOLLOF \u2013 THE COMEDY SHOW<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday, November 19<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready for a spicy night of roasts, rivalry, and raw Naija humour at Jokes n Jollof, the flagship experience of EWA\u2019s Comedy Caf\u00e9. This comedy showdown brings together top comedians and viral skitmakers in a high-energy mix of stand-up, improv, satire, and freestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><b>CALL FOR COMEDIANS: TALK YOUR WAY TO THE EWA STAGE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EWA is inviting emerging comedians to audition for a chance to perform at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jokes N Jollof<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Get scouted by <\/span><b>SLK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the <\/span><b>JJC Comedy Auditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, holding <\/span><b>Tuesday, November 12, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, at <\/span><b>Johnny Rockets, <\/b>Victoria Island, Lagos<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One winner will receive <\/span>\u20a61 million<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a spotlight performance on the EWA main stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1739073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calling-all-young-and-upcoming-comediansThink-youre-the-next-big-name-in-stand-upTime-to-test-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calling-all-young-and-upcoming-comediansThink-youre-the-next-big-name-in-stand-upTime-to-test-.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calling-all-young-and-upcoming-comediansThink-youre-the-next-big-name-in-stand-upTime-to-test--240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calling-all-young-and-upcoming-comediansThink-youre-the-next-big-name-in-stand-upTime-to-test--480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calling-all-young-and-upcoming-comediansThink-youre-the-next-big-name-in-stand-upTime-to-test--768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Calling-all-young-and-upcoming-comediansThink-youre-the-next-big-name-in-stand-upTime-to-test--600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><b>THE RUNWAY COTERIE \u2013 A FASHION SHOW EXPERIENCE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DEhv0w7t_Ae\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fashion Show experience<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday, November 20<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience EWA\u2019s signature fashion experience, showing a curated collection of the finest African designers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1739074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Concerts.-Festivals.-Private-dinners.-Fashion-shows.-Networking-mixers.-Comedy-nights.-After-par-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Concerts.-Festivals.-Private-dinners.-Fashion-shows.-Networking-mixers.-Comedy-nights.-After-par-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Concerts.-Festivals.-Private-dinners.-Fashion-shows.-Networking-mixers.-Comedy-nights.-After-par-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Concerts.-Festivals.-Private-dinners.-Fashion-shows.-Networking-mixers.-Comedy-nights.-After-par-1-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Concerts.-Festivals.-Private-dinners.-Fashion-shows.-Networking-mixers.-Comedy-nights.-After-par-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Concerts.-Festivals.-Private-dinners.-Fashion-shows.-Networking-mixers.-Comedy-nights.-After-par-1-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond entertainment, EWA continues to drive conversations on opportunity and growth through initiatives like the Creative Job Fair, Deal Room, and Hackathons. These programs provide emerging talent with direct access to recruiters, investors, and industry leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEntertainment Week Africa is where Africa\u2019s stories meet the world,\u201d said <strong>Deola Art Alade<\/strong>, Founder of Livespot360 and EWA Convener. \u201cThis year, we\u2019re expanding the canvas for creatives across film, comedy, and fashion while strengthening the ecosystem that sustains them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Register to Attend<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure your spot to attend the screenings, showcases, and other EWA experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1739075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-Creative-Roadmap-at-a-GlanceHeres-everything-you-need-to-plan-six-impactful-days-of-learn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-Creative-Roadmap-at-a-GlanceHeres-everything-you-need-to-plan-six-impactful-days-of-learn.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-Creative-Roadmap-at-a-GlanceHeres-everything-you-need-to-plan-six-impactful-days-of-learn-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-Creative-Roadmap-at-a-GlanceHeres-everything-you-need-to-plan-six-impactful-days-of-learn-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-Creative-Roadmap-at-a-GlanceHeres-everything-you-need-to-plan-six-impactful-days-of-learn-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-Creative-Roadmap-at-a-GlanceHeres-everything-you-need-to-plan-six-impactful-days-of-learn-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View the full schedule and secure access to all public events <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ewafrica.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About Entertainment Week Africa (EWA)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><br \/><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entertainment Week Africa (EWA)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the continent\u2019s leading platform celebrating the business and culture of entertainment. 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Through its flagship events, including the SoundLab, Music Market, and other creative residencies, EWA connects Africa\u2019s creative innovators with global industry players across music, film, fashion, and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong><em>BellaNaija is a Media Partner for Entertainment Week Africa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"53b94738cf1c8751dff43672-text\/javascript\">\n\t\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n\t\t{if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\t\t\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n\t\t\tif(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n\t\t\tn.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\t\t\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n\t\t\ts.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n\t\t\t'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\t\tfbq('init', '627147804403071');\n\t\tfbq('track', 'PageView');\n    <\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.bellanaija.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) is set to return from November 18 to 23, 2025, bringing together Africa\u2019s creative community for six days of screenings, showcases, and conversations across Lagos. 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