The confirmation was made during a meeting between Mr Izoya and leaders of Nigerian communities in Germany, hosted by His Excellency, Ambassador (CG) Dr. Yakubu A. Dadu, Consul General of Nigeria in Frankfurt am Main.
Confirmed Dignitaries Attending the Festival
According to the press release, the following senior diplomats will grace the festival and awards ceremony:
--His Excellency, Senator Ambassador Ita Enang, LL.D, OFR – Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Germany.
--His Excellency, Ambassador (CG) Dr. Yakubu A. Dadu – Consul General of Nigeria in Frankfurt am Main.
--His Excellency, Ambassador Wahab Akande – Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Switzerland and immediate past Consul General of Nigeria in Frankfurt am Main.
Ambassador Dadu Donates 100 Complimentary Tickets
A major highlight of the meeting was the generous gesture by Ambassador Yakubu A. Dadu, who donated 100 complimentary tickets to mobilise Nigerians to attend the event. His support and commitment to unity, cultural promotion, and community engagement were highly commended.
More High‑Profile Attendees Confirmed
The Event Director also confirmed attendance from:
Hon. Christopher Okaeben – Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Edo State.
Hon. Justice Peter Kekemeke and his wife, Rose Kekemeke.
Hon. Dr. Omorede Osifo – Ex‑Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Edo State, and currently the Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Women Mobilization, overseeing women affairs across Edo State.
Their participation further underscores the rising importance of the Nollywood Film Festival Germany and the NEGA Gala‑Nite as leading platforms for showcasing Nigerian cinema, culture, and creative excellence across Europe.
Preparations in Final Stages
With all invited international stars having successfully secured their visas, preparations are now in the final stages. Organisers describe the 2026 edition as one of the biggest in the history of the festival, promising an unforgettable celebration of African film, entertainment, and cultural heritage.
The countdown has officially begun and all roads now lead to Frankfurt for what is set to be a landmark edition of the Nollywood Film Festival Germany and the NEGA Gala‑Nite.
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