There is power in recognition and it means a lot to budding filmmakers to be seen and heard. As we still relish in the moments from the just-concluded African Film Festival, we are exploring the impact of African Film Awards on the careers of young filmmakers, the transformative effect of winning such awards, and the ways these accolades are helping to build a stronger, more vibrant African film industry.As the African film industry and Nollywood continue to delight the global audience, film awards across the continent play a vital role in celebrating and nurturing rising talents. These events…