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 Independent Afro-Fusion Trailblazer Scorti-Samuel Officially Selected for Cape Maclear International Film Festival 2026

LAGOS, NIGERIA / MANCHESTER, UK — Broadening his cross-continental footprint, rising independent Afro-fusion and contemporary hip-hop artist Scorti-Samuel (Oluwamuyiwa Samuel Abiodun) has been officially selected to perform at the prestigious Cape Maclear International Film Festival (CMIFF) 2026.

Following a highly competitive global call for creatives, the festival directorate formally confirmed Scorti-Samuel’s selection under the Music category. CMIFF curators explicitly commended his submission for its distinct originality, creativity, and seamless alignment with the festival’s cross-disciplinary vision.

The third edition of the landmark cultural convergence is scheduled to take place from October 15th to 17th, 2026, at the iconic Fat Monkeys in Cape Maclear, Malawi.

By joining the 2026 roster, Scorti-Samuel bridges the vibrant musical landscapes of West Africa and the UK with Southern Africa’s premier film and arts showcase. While CMIFF draws massive regional crowds with mainstream local headliners like Driemo and the Black Missionaries, Scorti-Samuel’s presence introduces a gritty, Manchester-energy hip-hop aesthetic interwoven with traditional, refined Lagos rhythms.

Beyond taking the physical stage, Scorti-Samuel’s participation centers heavily on the festival’s B2B Creative Marketplace. The artist aims to leverage the platform—which screens films from over 12 international countries—to secure direct sync-licensing, sound design partnerships, and original scoring opportunities with global cinematic networks.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Scorti-Samuel to the CMIFF stage," the festival organizing committee stated in their official communication. "His work stood out to our selection panel, and we look forward to bringing his unique creative vision to this year's festival journey."

Specific performance dates, stage times, and workshop appearances for Scorti-Samuel will be communicated by the festival directorate in the coming weeks.

Listeners can stream Scorti-Samuel’s latest projects, including the critically acclaimed EXCEL EP, on all global digital streaming platforms, including Spotify and Boomplay.

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About Scorti-Samuel
Scorti-Samuel is a Forbes BLK-certified independent Afro-fusion artist bridging the Nigerian and UK music scenes. Recognized by BBC Introducing in Manchester and BBC Radio 1Xtra, his boundary-pushing release strategies and cross-continental sound design consistently position him as an innovator in the modern independent music landscape.

About Cape Maclear International Film Festival (CMIFF)
Powered by Chitoliro Productions, Pamsika, and Ulinzingo, CMIFF is a multidisciplinary festival celebrating independent filmmaking, music, theatre, and cultural arts on the shores of Lake Malawi.

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