Chioma Ude is a Nigerian entertainment executive and the founder of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), established in 2010. AFRIFF is held annually in Nigeria and serves as both a training platform and content marketplace for filmmakers across Africa.
Career
Founder, Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), 2010–present
- Designed to train industry professionals, develop African content, and monetize film and media projects.
- Emphasizes storytelling that authentically reflects Nigerian language, culture, and heritage—a gap Chioma Ude has cited as a barrier to international recognition (e.g., Academy Awards selection).
Speaker, Nigerian Entertainment Conference
- Addressed the importance of cultural specificity in African cinema.
Keynote, Corporate Roundtable on AFRIFF (Lagos, October 2016)
- Outlined AFRIFF’s role in showcasing African cinema’s potential and attracting investment.
Personal Life
- Education: B.Sc. Marketing, University of Nigeria, Nsukka