The iconic Deutsches Film museum Cinema in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, will host the world premiere of KARMA, a highly anticipated film produced by renowned cultural ambassador, Isaac Izoya.
In a statement by the organisers, the film’s premiere will take place on Aug. 8.
As the official opening night location of the Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG) 2025, the cinema will provide an ideal backdrop for the film’s premiere.
Izoya, producer of the film and director of the festival, expressed his honour at premiering KARMA at such a historic and respected venue.
“This project represents one of the most powerful narratives of African storytelling in the Diaspora, brought to life by a dynamic cast and a compelling message that resonates worldwide.
“Karma is a powerful, feature-length drama that delves into themes of love, deception, justice, and redemption.
“Set against the backdrop of undocumented immigrant experiences, the film captures the emotional and moral dilemmas they face, ultimately celebrating the transformative power of truth and compassion,” he said.
According to the organisers, the film boasts an impressive ensemble cast from both Nollywood and Germany, including Alex Usifo, Ngozi Ezeonu, Sarian Martin Oruene, Isaac Izoya, Marie Cloos, Sophie Stelker, Chioma Akuezue, Melisa Ngongang, and Festus Ekhator, among others.
Directed by Henry Obidi and written by Oluwagbemiga Idahosa, Karma has already garnered interest from several major film festivals across Europe and South America.
The festival will culminate in the prestigious Nollywood Europe Golden Awards (NEGA), where outstanding achievements in African cinema and cultural promotion will be recognised.
The Nollywood Film Festival Germany is an annual cultural showcase dedicated to promoting Nigerian and African cinema, fostering cross-cultural exchange.
It also serves as an educational platform for both lovers of African heritage and second-generation Africans in the Diaspora.
Indiscriminate cutting of trees worse than terrorism – Daura Emir
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruq Umar-Faruq, says indiscriminate cutting of trees is worse than terrorism because it poses significant threats to the environment.
The Emir stated this in Daura on Friday, when Mr Saleh Abubakar, the Director General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) visited him.
According to the emir, the emirate council has taking the act of tree cutting in the area as a serious offence, because it can have devastating consequences for the community.
The royal father said that for a very long time, the emirate council had concluded that cutting trees was equivalent to killing of a human being.
According to him, because of the importance of tree planting, the emirate has provided serious punishment against anyone found guilty of cutting trees.
He added that most of the environmental challenges facing many areas, was due to the none challant attitude of cutting down trees.
Umar-Faruq said that Daura emirate council was the first across the country, especially in terms of tree planting.
“The emirate council is fully ready to support the agency in the distribution of the date seeds, because it will reduce unemployment, and also insecurity,” he assured.
The emir also promised to further sensitise the public on the importance of tree planting in the area, urging the people to plant and nurture trees to combat deforestation and protect the environment.
He urged the agency to address deforestation and its impact on the environment, which could lead to desert encroachment and climate change.
Earlier, the agency director general, said the advocacy visit was to seek the support of the emir to fight the encroachment of the Sahara deserts.
According to Abubakar, the encroachment is really affecting farm lands, killing domestic animals, hence the need for the residents to adopt the culture of tree planting, in order to make the environment better.
He said that the encroachment had been happening for a long time, but it was beyond expectations in recent times.
“Therefore, if prevented, we’re going to witness the needed raining season, and it will enable the farmers to harvest more and boost the economy.
“In the recent time, we’re experiencing too much of heat unlike before, it’s only the planting of trees that can prevent this situation,” he said.
According to him, while on his way to Daura, he was impressed to see the vast lands and the tree planting along the environment.
He told the emir that the agency would visit the 11 northern states where it operates and Katsina was one of them, while Daura was among the most important areas to visit.
“The agency has plans to distribute across our operating states, about 5 million Saudi Arabian date seeds, which can grow and be used in four years,” Abubakar said.
According to him, when planted and harvested after four years, Nigeria can generate over N300 billion out of it, in order to boost the country’s economy.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agency operates in Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kano, Zamfara, Sokoto, Yobe, and Katsina states. (NAN)
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