Media entrepreneur and host of the viral syndicated talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, will lead a special fireside chat at the 14th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), holding on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Twin Waters, Lagos. The session, titled “Our Patience Ozokworness and Iya Rainbowness: The Fourthmainland Creator Fund and Investing in Africa’s Authentic Voice,” will explore how Africa’s most enduring storytelling traditions, embodied by icons like Patience Ozokwor and Idowu Phillips (Iya Rainbow), continue to shape the continent’s creative future.
As Founder of Fourthmainland Media and the Fourthmainland Creator Fund, Chude will lead an insightful conversation on how creators can sustain authenticity in a global industry often tempted by imitation. The chat will spotlight how African filmmakers, actors, and content creators can build stories rooted in truth, legacy, and cultural memory while attracting global audiences and investment. Moderating the session is filmmaker and CEO of Joy, Inc., Jennifer Mairo, whose work in storytelling and mental well-being has inspired a generation of creative leaders.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of AFRIFF, Africa’s premier film festival, this fireside chat promises an intimate and inspiring exchange for storytellers, creators, and investors. It is a celebration of the voices that have defined African storytelling, and a call to action for a new generation to carry that torch forward with courage, purpose, and pride.
