Ope Banwo’s AiFlix360 Dominates India’s NIFFA, Bags 4 Big Wins

According to Ireporter Online, Nigerian creativity made a remarkable impact on the global film stage as AiFlix360 Films dominated the 2026 Nawada International Film Festival Awards (NIFFA) in India. The Nigerian film company secured four major awards across key categories, solidifying its status as a leading force in AI-driven filmmaking.

Founded by Dr. Ope Banwo, the AI-powered studio emerged as one of the standout participants at the sixth edition of the festival in Nawada, Bihar, highlighting Nigeria’s growing influence in innovative cinema. AiFlix360’s success spanned multiple genres, from documentaries to animation and feature films. ‘Wakanda Is Real’ earned the Best Documentary Film award, while ‘Detty December’ was recognized as the Best Animation Film.

The studio further excelled with ‘Guardians of Naija’ winning Best Foreign Film and ‘Talent Hunt’ claiming Best Feature Film. Three of the award-winning titles were directed by Banwo himself, reflecting both his creative vision and the studio’s commitment to pushing cinematic boundaries.

Competing against over 2,300 films from more than 80 countries, AiFlix360’s victories underscored the growing global appetite for AI-enhanced storytelling. Banwo described the achievement as a validation of the studio’s unconventional approach to filmmaking.

“Winning four awards at a festival of this scale shows that AI filmmaking is not a novelty; it’s a serious new creative frontier,” he said. “At AiFlix360, we’re proving that when technology meets strong storytelling and creative discipline, the result can compete anywhere in the world.”