President Goodluck Jonathan while declaring open this year’s edition of the prestigious Africa International Film Festival, AFFRIF, holding in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, called on African filmmakers to use their works and talents to promote the cultural heritage and traditions of the black people.
The President, who spoke at the occasion through the Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, High Chief Edem Duke, berated the film makers for not only using their crafts to reposition the place of the black people in the comity of nations but also, for ensuring that the rest of the world see Africa truly in the light that is appropriate for the continent.
Mr. President, however, expressed believe that it is proper to acknowledge and celebrate everybody who in their different and various roles have put together the story of Africa, including its trials, triumphs and joys in order to reposition Africa in the comity of nations, and make the western world see it in the light that is appropriate for everyone.
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