The 27th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou started this Saturday. 

239 films have been selected, including 15 in competition for the grand prize of the Golden Stallion of Yennega.

The President of Burkina Faso, Roch Kaboré, attended the opening ceremony.

In Ouagadougou, expectations are high among festival-goers. 

Imoh Edet reports.