National Council for Arts & Culture, Nigeria, a government body dedicated to the development and promotion of the best of Nigeria’s living Arts and Cultures, and Filmhouse Group, an African film and entertainment company, have announced a new collaboration aimed at revolutionising the African entertainment sector.
This strategic partnership will focus on uniting creative forces across film, television, animation, music, and entertainment technology. Through this collaboration, both organisations seek to showcase diverse cultural narratives, empower emerging talents, and inspire innovation. The partnership aims to foster inclusivity while enhancing visibility for the African entertainment space, supporting emerging talent, and creating impactful industry networking opportunities.
Nigeria, the country of honor for this initiative, will be prominently featured throughout the partnership’s activities.
The collaboration will kick off with MIP Africa, an event during FAME Week Africa 2024 holding in Capetown, South Africa, which is an annual industry gathering celebrating Film, Music, Fashion, and Entertainment. MIP Africa provides one-to-one meetings between content creators and producers, opportunities for co-production partnerships, and insights into upcoming film content for both African and global audiences.
This event will serve as a platform to launch the partnership and showcase the innovative projects and talent that will be supported by the collaboration.
Key figures in fashion and music are encouraged to connect, contribute and join us on this thrilling journey.
“Partnering with the National Council For Arts & Culture perfectly aligns with our commitment to advancing the African entertainment industry. With Nigeria as the country of honour, we are excited to showcase the country’s vibrant talents and rich cultural stories. Together, we aim to foster innovation and provide a platform for emerging talent to shine on a global stage,” Kene Okwuosa, Group CEO, Filmhouse Group said.
Obi Asika, Director General, National Council For Arts & Culture said, “We are partnering with the private sector and thank Filmhouse Group for their leadership in this regard, they and others are working with us to present the best of Nigeria and we look forward to a positive outing which promises new opportunities for Nigerian creativity and talent.”
