The Nigerian film industry, specifically Kannywood, is leveraging its roots in Hausa-speaking communities to promote a creative economy strategy across West Africa, including the appointment of Ali Nuhu to lead the Nigerian Film Corporation.
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Updated Sep 12
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What happened
The Nigerian film industry, specifically Kannywood, is leveraging its roots in Hausa-speaking communities to promote a creative economy strategy across West Africa, including the appointment of Ali Nuhu to lead the Nigerian Film Corporation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Kannywood
Hausa film industry based in Kano, northern Nigeria
Nothing else this week.
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Nigerian Film Corporation
Government-owned agency regulating Nigerian films
Nothing else this week.
Related events
- The film industry is seeing growth, with comparisons being drawn and a dedicated Film Development Fund being introduced to support the sector.
- The Nigerian Film Corporation, a government-regulated film institution, is currently operating in Plateau State.
- The Directors Guild of Nigeria is organizing investment summits aimed at driving film industry growth and investment in the country.
- Collaboration between Nigeria's creative sector (film, fashion, music) and international hubs is deepening to grow its value chain.
- Laying foundations for Nigerian creative industry.