AFRIFF
Lagos, Nigeria
98
Tier AScreenings
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LIFANIMA - Nigeria’s Animation Festival
Lagos, Nigeria · Est. 2019 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Lagos, Nigeria
45
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Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 7 years of verifiable history
Overview
LIFANIMA, the Lagos International Festival of Animation, is Nigeria’s premier animation festival and one of Africa’s leading platforms for animated filmmaking. It showcases animated shorts and related works in 2D, 3D, stop motion, commercial animation, and visual effects, while also serving as a networking and training hub for animators, studios, investors, and other industry stakeholders. Its significance in the festival circuit comes from its role in strengthening Nigeria’s animation ecosystem, attracting large international submissions, and giving African animation greater visibility on a global stage.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2019
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Avg. rating
3.4/ 5
Reviews
27
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