THE JURY 2025
Mr. Ejike Asiegbu
Jury Chairman
Mr. Ejike Asiegbu is a veteran Nollywood actor, director, and producer celebrated for his outstanding contributions to the growth and professionalism of Nigeria’s film industry. A native of Abia State, he holds a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt, where he also served as President of the Student Union Government. With over four decades of experience and more than 250 Nigerian movies to his credit, he is widely recognized as one of the pioneers who helped shape the foundation of Nollywood.
Prince Agbor Gilbert EboT
Member
Prince Agbor Gilbert Ebot, Film producer, the founder and CEO of CAMIFF, Chairman of the Oscars viewing committee for Cameroon, and Public Relations Officer of the Cameroon Film Industry (CFI),
Film Producer of the movies titled, Before Sunrise, The Blues Kingdom, Land of Shadow, Pink Poison and Far.
Farida Mirzebaeva
Member
Farida Mirzebaeva, popularly known as Fari Elysian, is a Nigerian-based Filmmaker, Entrepreneur philanthropist, Youth Ambassador and award-winning content coach, who’s passionate about empowering others through creativity, resilience, and innovation. Her inspiring journey began when she was stranded in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic – turning adversity into opportunity through content creation.
She has received the Global Recognition Award for Outstanding Impact on Advancing Global Entrepreneurship Development at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival in Akure.
Member
Dr. Mohamed Ghazala
Dr. Mohamed Ghazala is an Egyptian associate professor of animation and the chair of the Cinematic Arts School at Effat University in Saudi Arabia. In addition to his academic role, he serves as the Vice President of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA. He founded its first chapter in Africa.
hafizu bello
Member
Hafizu Bello is an acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker and director known for his
impactful storytelling and dedication to cinematic excellence. With over 15
blockbuster films to his credit, he has won multiple prestigious awards, including the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for Faida 2013, Binchike 2015 and Aisha (2023). Trained at top global institutions such as the London Met Film School and Relativity School in Los Angeles, Bello blends international standards with indigenous narratives. His films Hikima (The Brave) (2020) and Sakaci (2017) earned accolades at the Zuma Film Festival and Kano’s In Short Award, Hafizu Bello is also part of the Jury panel of the Africa Magic Viewers choice Award 2022 respectively.
Alegria Suescun Oscar Jesus
Member