LIAAF Presents.. Lagos Fringe Shorts (18 TBC)
A dynamic and eclectic mix of short stories by new Nigerian filmmakers, as programmed by the long standing Lagos Fringe Festival.
The films selected:
– Mother by Olamide Adio and Victor Daniel
Set against the slow pulse of Ibadan, Mother is a quiet short film about familial duty, emotional repression, and the extremities of grief.
– Irin Ajo / The Journey by Myde Glover
Manuel sets out with his wife, Trish, and their young daughter, Chi, on a long-overdue trip to meet Trish’s distant family. As they near their destination, Trish grows increasingly withdrawn, hinting at unresolved tension.
– Oga Mike by Chukwu Martin
Oga Mike, a mascot performer journeys through the day to provide for his family.
– In Her Shoes by Ella Chikezie
Twelve-year-old Halima lives in a world that misunderstands her. With undiagnosed autism, she is seen as a burden by her mother – Amina, whose own trauma has left her hardened.
– Pedophile by Mohammad Sadegh Ghahremani
A withdrawn young man lives under the shadow of a brutal past. Once a victim of abuse, he now exists as the reluctant apprentice of the very man who destroyed his childhood, assisting him in sustaining a cycle of predation he despises yet cannot escape.
The programme is a mix of some heavy and more gentle themes. We will make space for some reflection time in the event.
As part of Leeds International African Arts Festival 2026, and curated by Lagos Fringe Festival.
Lagos Fringe is an annual open access, multi-disciplinary arts festival that takes place in Lagos, Nigeria. The festival was established in 2018 and is designed to provide a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talents and promote the development of the Nigerian arts and culture scene. Lagos Fringe Festival, being one of the largest outdoor festivals in West Africa showcases a diverse range of performances, including theatre, dance, film, music, spoken word, fashion, comedy, etc.
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