Jude Idada
17 Feb
Nigerian poet, playwright, scriptwriter and filmmaker, Jude Idada, has been confirmed as President of the jury of the 2024 edition of the Coal City Film Festival (CCFF).
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The organisers of Coal City Film Festival have named award winning writer and filmmaker, Jude Idada, as jury chairman of the 2024 edition of Coal City Film Festival. The management also announced the official selection of 41 films
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