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BENIN REPUBLIC EMBRACES CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH LAGOS, PARTNERS BADAGRY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

In a significant move to foster cultural unity and cooperation, the Republic of Benin has expressed interest in partnering with the organizers of the Badagry International Film, Cultural and Sports Festival (BIFIF), a premier cultural event showcasing African stories, heritage, and talent This development was announced during a visit by BIFIF’s founder, Viyon Awhanse, and […]

Viyon Awhanse, Founder of BIFIF, Meets with Lagos State Police PRO to Discuss Security Plans.

Viyon Awhanse, the Founder and CEO of Badagry International Film Cultural and Sports Festival (BIFIF), recently paid a courtesy visit to Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command. The purpose of the visit was to inform the police officer about the upcoming festival and discuss potential collaborations […]

VIYON AWHANSE, BIFIF’S FOUNDER CELEBRATES WORLD TOURISM DAY WITH INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS

Viyon Awhanse, TvFilm Producer / Director and the Founder/CEO Badagry International Film Cultural and Sports Festival, joined industry professionals and stakeholders to commemorate World Tourism Day. The event, hosted by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture in collaboration with Sterling Bank, highlighted the significance of tourism in the state and its contribution […]

Celebrating ÁSÚKÀ Segun Arinze Padonu – Our Visionary Festival Director

Dear Segun, On this special day, the entire BIFIF family joins together to celebrate you, not just as a leader but as a guiding light for the Badagry International Film, Cultural, and Sports Festival. Your tireless efforts, creative vision, and relentless pursuit of excellence have not only elevated our festival but have also helped preserve […]

BADAGRY CHAIRMAN, ONILUDE ADENIRAN, AND GBENU JOSEPH ENDORSE BADAGRY INTERNATIONAL FILM, CULTURAL AND SPORTS FESTIVAL (BIFIF)

The Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Onilude Adeniran, and his counterpart in Badagry West, Hon. Gbenu Joseph, are pleased to announce their official endorsement of the second edition of the Badagry International Film, Cultural and Sports Festival (BIFIF), scheduled for November. The festival, organised by Viyon Awhanse of Gbagi Communications Ltd , promises to […]

The organiser of Badagry International Film Cultural and Sports Festival (BIFIF) on Sunday rolled out activities of events to mark 2024 celebration.

The organiser of Badagry International Film Cultural and Sports Festival (BIFIF) on Sunday rolled out activities of events to mark 2024 celebration. Mr Viyon Awhanse, the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BIFIF, in a press release in Badagry said the festival would kick start with awareness campaign continue until the eve of the festival. […]

“Chris on the Bike” in Badagry as the  Badagry International Film Festival Comes to an End.

Chris, a long-distance cyclist from Germany, recently wrapped up his journey in Badagry, Nigeria, as part of his goal to cycle through countries all over the world. For Chris, each country holds a unique significance, as he is inspired by the people, culture, landscape, and nature he encounters. With Nigeria marking his 120th country visited […]

Badagry International Film Festival 2023 Beckons

Festival founder, Viyon Awhanse

The historic town of Badagry is set to host a major cultural event scheduled for August 2023. It is the maiden edition of Badagry International Film Cultural and Sports Festival, also known as ‘BIFIF’, a production of My Badagry My Future International Foundation and Gbagi Communications Ltd.