There is an immediate suspension of all South African film entries at the 16th Abuja International Film Festival scheduled for October 22 to 25, 2019.

In a statement released by the organisers, the International Film Festival as a body condemns unequivocally the reoccurring xenophobic attacks against African migrants, including Nigerians in South Africa. “On behalf of the management and organisers of the 16th Abuja International, we wish to announce the immediate suspension of all South African Film Entries submitted for the 16th Abuja International Film Festival scheduled for 22nd to 25th October, 2019.

“We as an International Film Festival condemn unequivocally the reoccurring xenophobic attacks against African migrants, including Nigerians in South Africa.We have observed the global outcry, especially by Nigerians all over the world who have called on their compatriots to boycott South African products and services in Nigeria in retaliation of the violence against their countrymen in South Africa.”

“However, we have taken this painful and avoidable decision to suspend entries submitted by filmmakers from South Africa until further notice. We therefore strongly condemn hate, prejudice and xenophobia actions of some South African nationals and reiterate our unequivocal condemnation of all violence in any form.”



“The Film Festival is a platform that was created to promote mutual harmony, respect for the dignity of life. We will continue to advocate for a society where everyone’s rights and freedoms are respected. The right to live and earn a living, freely, safely and protected by the law.

“We therefore as a matter of necessity call on the South African government to address the issue of xenophobic attacks with utmost seriousness where the perpetrators are brought to book.”

Busy003:

“We therefore as a matter of necessity call on the South African government to address the issue of xenophobic attacks with utmost seriousness where the perpetrators are brought to book.”

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QuotaSystem:
That's very welcome. I and my friends totally boycotted all South African music today.

Let's all unite & stand against Xenophobia every little way we can.

However we must tell ourselves the truth - we need to stop the exportation of crime, especially drug & human trafficking, to other countries. The crimes of a few are seriously tarnishing our international image which will have an effect on business opportunities available to Nigerians. We need to tackle the issue from both ends.

Today it is S.A, do we also have to wait for the likes of India to start attacking Nigerians before we do something about the worsening case of drug crime by Nigerians in that country among others? The truth is that any society will naturally seek to expunge any foreign elements perceived to be a cancer to society.

We must re-orient our youths, particularly in the South East, on the virtues of honesty, and condemn the reckless worship of ill-gotten wealth because no lives are more affected by this than theirs directly and indirectly. Let us do better.

chriskosherbal:
South Africans have bitten the hand that fed them. We gave you guyz support during the apartheid yet this is the reward we get right.

Nigeria may have issues today but we will come out strong cos we are strong willed individuals and the last time I check we dominate/control the entertainment industry in Africa, we are the KING here in Africa be it in music, movie and comedy .I bet u can't beat that.

Our leaders just have to cut down on thier greed to have a better Nigeria .

God bless the citizenry of Nigeria

God bless Nigeria .

chriskosherbal:
South Africans have bitten the hand that fed them. We gave you guyz support during the apartheid yet this is the reward we get right.

Nigeria may have issues today but we will come out strong cos we are strong willed individuals and the last time I check we dominate/control the entertainment industry in Africa, we are the KING here in Africa be it in music, movie and comedy .I bet u can't beat that.

Our leaders just have to cut down on thier greed to have a better Nigeria .

God bless the citizenry of Nigeria

God bless Nigeria .