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African storytelling is taking center stage once again — not just as entertainment, but as a powerful tool for identity, history, liberation, and global cultural connection.
On this edition of the Morning Show Conversation Segment, Afia TV spotlights the build-up to the 2026 Abibitumi Abibifahodie Film Festival, an international platform dedicated to celebrating authentic African stories, Black identity, cultural memory, and diaspora connection through film and creative expression.
Joining the conversation is Ọnụọra Abuah, Director of the Abibitumi Film Festival & Conference, as we explore the vision behind one of the most culturally significant African-centered film gatherings bringing together filmmakers, storytellers, scholars, creatives, and audiences from across the continent and the global African diaspora.
Organized by Abibitumi and the Decade of Our Repatriation (DOOR) initiative, the festival is more than a showcase of films — it is a movement rooted in reclaiming African narratives and strengthening connections between Africans on the continent and descendants of Africa across the world.
At a time when global media spaces are increasingly questioning representation, ownership of narratives, and cultural authenticity, the Abibitumi Abibifahodie Film Festival seeks to create a platform where African stories are told by Africans, for Africans, and with the fullness of African identity intact.This conversation examines the growing influence of African cinema, the importance of preserving indigenous stories, and the role film can play in reconnecting communities separated by history, migration, and the transatlantic slave trade.
What kinds of stories are shaping the 2026 edition?How is African cinema evolving beyond stereotypes and survival narratives?And why are festivals like this becoming increasingly important in the global cultural conversation?From heritage and spirituality to resistance, identity, language, migration, and liberation, the festival promises to spotlight films that challenge dominant narratives while celebrating the richness and complexity of African experiences.
As Nollywood, independent African cinema, and diaspora storytelling continue gaining international recognition, platforms like Abibitumi are helping redefine what global African storytelling can look like — bold, rooted, unapologetic, and deeply connected to history.This is more than film.It is memory, identity, culture, and connection projected onto the screen.#abibitumifilmfestival
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Children of the Panther | Part 1 | Danhomé & Vodun
In Part 1, Onuora Abuah travels to his boyhood home of Benin (West Africa) to learn the history of the 17th century Danhomé (Dahomey) kingdom which ruled the region.
His journey begins in the water town of Ganvie, before heading north to Abomey, the kingdom's capital. Onuora then drives south to Port Novo before concluding his trip in Ouidah.
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This is the first episode of The Afrikan Lion Podcast, hosted by Ọnuọra Abuah — filmmaker, educator, and founder of AEA Films.
In this episode, Ọnuọra sits with Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon — founder of Abibitumi, Pan-African scholar, linguist, and cultural theorist — for a wide-ranging conversation on African liberation, language, and the urgent need for African-controlled cinema.
🎬 Important context:
This episode was recorded prior to the Abibitumi Conference and Abibitumi Abibifahodie Film Festival (28–30 November). Due to post-production and editing delays, the episode is being released after the festival’s conclusion. While the festival has now passed, the ideas, philosophy, and cultural mission behind it remain central and ongoing.
🦁 Topics discussed include:
– The role of Afrikan languages in mental and cultural liberation
– The legacy of Afrikan and Afrikan thinkers
– Why Afriakan cinema must be owned and controlled by Africans
– The vision and philosophy behind Abibitumi
– Storytelling as a tool of power and resistance
– Creative Afrikan entrepreneurship through ỌNUỌRA Menswear
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– Abibitumi: https://www.abibitumi.com
– AEA Films: https://www.aeafilms.com
– ỌNUỌRA Menswear (website launching soon): https://www.onuoramenswear.com
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Delve into the intriguing similarities between Christianity and Ancient Egypt (km.t) Onuora explores the idea of whether Christianity may have borrowed some of its beliefs and practices from the ancient Egyptian (kemety) religion. From the concept of a divine trinity to the symbolism of the cross, join him on this fascinating journey through history to uncover the potential connections between these two faiths. Could it be that Christianity was influenced by the rich cultural and religious traditions of Ancient Egypt? Watch now to learn more!
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How Nigeria Was Formed | 1860 -1960: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw6r9N8c5zA&t=953s
The January Coup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkE2r7-U_RE&t=1428s
Documentary About Northern Nigeria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSql4sOYF8w&list=PLR5lZyAQRRqqmINPyFykfU3-LV3RcbKaI&index=2
Km.t: A Journey Through The Black Land: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR5lZyAQRRqoJ04URg23uH_De3wbPYz_I&si=djFCXcCRn-p6Z8D9
All Our Documentaries: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR5lZyAQRRqpq15pIcQ8aiQHoXRVBRTds&si=wa6mH2Dzl37KGf8g
Join us live as we dive into the pivotal events of the 1966 July Coup in Nigeria and the tragic genocide of the Igbo people that led to the formation of the Biafran nation. This discussion will explore the causes and aftermath of the coup, the political and ethnic tensions between Nigeria's regions, and the role these events played in sparking the Nigerian Civil War. We will also examine the lasting impact on Nigeria’s history, unity, and identity. Bring your questions and join the conversation as we uncover the deep-rooted causes of this crucial chapter in Nigeria's past.
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00:00 - 10:35 Countdown
10:35 - 14:36 Introduction
14:36 - 15:55 Books on the Topic
15:55 - 18:51 The First Republic
18:51 - 19:42 January Coup
19:42 - 23:11 Ironsi As Head of State
23:11 - 32:29 Unification Decree 34
32:29 - 41:55 The Twelve Day Revolution
41:55 - 57:43 Genocide of Ndi-Igbo
57:43 - 1:23:12 Death of Ironsi & Fajuyi
1:23:12 - 1:39:16 Did Ojukwu Have to Declare War?
1:39:16 - 1:50:01 Igboland today & Nnamdi Kanu
1:50:01 - 1:55:43 Conclusions
1:55:43 - 2:16:17 Superchats/Comments
In this video, I will explore the possibilities and opportunities for Africans in the diaspora to move back to Ghana and reconnect with their roots. We will discuss the social, cultural, and economic benefits of returning to Africa, and how Abibitumi.com, an African-centered social media platform, can help in building strong Pan-African communities. Joining me is my special guest, Dr. Obádélé Kambon, a renowned professor from the University of Ghana's Institute of African Studies, who will share his expert insights on the African diaspora and the reconnection with the continent. To Reach Dr Kambon: https://www.repatriatetoghana.com https://www.abibitumi.comhttps....://www.abibitumi.sto
France's involvement in Africa goes deeper than colonial history. In this video, we uncover how France maintains its influence over African nations through exploitative practices like the CFA franc currency system, colonial taxes, and their interventions against African leaders who challenge their control. From historical colonization to modern-day economic manipulation, we expose the tactics used to keep African nations under France's grip and the leaders who’ve paid the ultimate price for resisting.
Join us as we explore the dark truth behind France’s power over Africa and the fight for true independence.
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