Ghana And Nigeria To Co-host Anglophone Film Festival

Among the many things that African countries have comparative advantage over the rest of the world is our rich creative and arts industry.

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However, although opportunities abound, very little is done to grab these opportunities to drive development in respective African countries.

In an effort to change this narrative, an agreement has been reached between Ghana and Nigeria to co-host an Anglophone film festival to harness untapped opportunities in the creative and arts industry of both countries.

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According to a statement issued to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Jos by Mr Brian Etuk, Head of Public and Inter Governmental Affairs, Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), the festival would be held biennially.

The co-hosting of an Anglophone film festival between the two countries is an effort to strengthen bilateral relations in the area of art and culture.

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“Beginning from 2020, the film festival will alternate between Nigeria and Ghana, at selected venues in both countries.

“This and other positive collaborative decisions were taken recently in Ghana, when Dr Chidia Maduekwe, Managing Director, NFC, paid a visit to Ghana Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture,’’ the statement said.

Dr Ziblim Iddi, head of Ghana team said the gesture would promote and create an enabling environment for African film makers to collaborate with other international film makers for businesses.

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According to the statement, part of the collaborations was a formalized co-production agreement between Nigeria and Ghana and provisions for students exchange program between premiere film institutes of both nations.

Source: AfricaCelebrities.com