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Mar
Visa Barriers Restrict Global Travel and Cultural Exchange for African Filmmakers
Visa Barriers Restrict Global Travel and Cultural Exchange for African Filmmakers Visa denials at major film festivals are exposing deeper travel restrictions that shape who can move freely across borders. These recent cases show that mobility barriers in the global travel system are affecting careers, opportunities and cultural exchange for African artists and travellers. Travel Plans Halted at Major Film Events In January 2026, Nigerian actress Amanda Oruh was unable to attend the world premiere of Lady at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah after her U.S. visa application was denied. Though the...