Lights, camera, Africa: Acclaimed actress Aïssa Maïga on the festival circuit
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Lagos meets Paris. From May 7 to 11, the NollywoodWeek Film Festival is back in the French capital for its 2025 edition. This year, the festival is under the patronage of acclaimed actress and activist Aïssa Maïga. She joins us to talk about the festival's programme and the ongoing development of the African film industry. She also tells us about her next film, "Promised Sky", which will open the "Un Certain regard" sidebar at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
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