Jafaican celebrates its world premiere at the Gold Coast Film Festival
On 9 May 2025, Jafaican celebrated its world premiere at Australia’s Gold Coast Film Festival, bringing its blend of crime, comedy and high-stakes adventure to the big screen.
Leading actor Peter Andre and writer-director Fredi Nwaka attended the red-carpet event, marking a personal homecoming for Andre on the Gold Coast. Fans and family gathered as the pair spoke about their collaboration and the film’s journey to the screen.
The evening’s programme brought cinema and music together, with a red-carpet arrival and a special performance ahead of the premiere screening. Festival publicity announced a pop-up mini-concert featuring Andre performing the film’s title track.
In a red-carpet interview with The AU Review, Nwaka praised Andre’s comedic timing and attention to detail. Andre, meanwhile, described Jafaican as their second film together and his first leading role in their collaborations.
The premiere marked an international milestone for Jafaican, introducing festival audiences to Gazza’s desperate mission, a story spanning London and Jamaica, driven by family loyalty, risky decisions and a race against time.