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Nollywoodweek Festival 13th Edition in Paris Celebrates African Cinema

festival-fair · 2026-04-26

The 13th edition of Nollywoodweek Film Festival, co-founded by Serge Noukoué, will take place from May 6 to May 10, 2026, at Cinéma l'Arlequin in Paris. Noukoué, a specialist in cultural and creative industries of Beninese origin, aims to strengthen exchanges between Anglophone and Francophone African creators. The festival features guests including Jauperi E d'Oxun and Sauti Sol Suzanna. Noukoué's passion for Anglophone African cinema drives the event, which seeks to bridge imaginary borders.

Key facts

  • Serge Noukoué is co-founder of Nollywoodweek Film Festival
  • 13th edition runs May 6–10, 2026
  • Venue: Cinéma l'Arlequin, 76 rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris
  • Noukoué is a specialist in cultural and creative industries
  • He is of Beninese origin
  • Festival aims to strengthen exchanges between Anglophone and Francophone African creators
  • Guests include Jauperi E d'Oxun and Sauti Sol Suzanna
  • Noukoué's heart was captured by Anglophone African cinema

Entities

Artists

  • Serge Noukoué
  • Jauperi E d'Oxun
  • Sauti Sol Suzanna

Institutions

  • Nollywoodweek Film Festival
  • Cinéma l'Arlequin

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Nigeria
  • Africa
  • Benin

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