Cheyi Okoaye wins NEFTI Nigeria Competition, secures coveted $5,000 grand prize

Cheyi Okoaye won $5,000 as the main prize for his winning short film, "Don't Think Too Much About It," in the NEFT Emerging Film creativity International Short Film (NEFTI) Nigeria Competition. It was a stunning celebration of cinematic creativity.In addition, Hassan Tha Kreator and Joanna Okey-Ogunjio won the coveted NEFTi-LG Audience Choice Award for their short film "Dream of the Weave," winning a whopping $2,000. The NEFTI finale event took place at the esteemed AFRIFF 2023.The eight-week NEFT Emerging Film Talent International Short Film (NEFTI) Nigeria competition provided aspiring filmmakers with industry mentorship, recognition, and the tools they needed to realize their dreams and bring their imaginative visions to life on screen.