Judith Audu, Nigerian Filmmaker and producer, has taken to social media to announce that her movie EVI has received 10 nominations at the 2026 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF).
The filmmaker made this known on her verified Instagram page on Monday, congratulating the cast and crew.
She wrote, “Hello Fam,
“We are happy to announce that EVI got 10 Nominations at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival 2026 @tinffestival Congratulationsssssss to the Nominees and the entire Cast and Crew
“EVI 10 Nominations
Best African Thriller/Drama
Best Director – International @missy_uyi
Best Original Music Score International – @tyanx
Best Actress (Nollywood) -‘ @osasokonyon
Best Actor (Africa) – @uzor.arukwe
Best Actor (Nollywood) – @uzor.arukwe
Best Supporting Actor (Africa) – @ibrahimsuleimanofficial
Best Actress (Africa) – @omowunmi_dada
Best Actress (Africa)- @officialwaje
Best Supporting Actor – International – @tomiwategbe
“Congratulations to all the Nominees ”
EVI is a music drama produced by Judith Audu and directed by Uyoyou Adia. It tells the story of Evi Oghene Donalds, a talented singer who faces a setback after losing her recording contract.
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The film focuses on her journey to rebuild her life and career as she deals with challenges in the music industry.
Osas Okonyon plays the lead role in the movie, joined by Uzor Arukwe, Ibrahim Suleiman, Omowunmi Dada, Waje Iruobe, Tomiwa Tegbe, Femi Branch, and Michael Ejoor.
EVI premiered in Lagos before its nationwide cinema release on March 27, 2026. FilmOne Entertainment handled the film’s distribution.
The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival will take place in Toronto, Canada, from September 4 to September 13, 2026.
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