The African Film Industry Has The Potential To Generate 20 Million Jobs
In its latest effort to penetrate the African market, Netflix, the streaming giant, has recently partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on an ambitious project to discover gifted African filmmakers by launching a short-film competition. Under the theme, âAfrican Folktales, Reimaginedâ, African talent across the continent will be able to showcase their creative skills by reimaging the regionâs popular folktales.
Africa Can And Should Become A Leading Cultural Exporter
Africa has a long history of visual arts, from sculptures to paintings and everything in between, which is deeply rooted in the continentâs rich culture.
Africaâs Greatest Asset: Our Young People
Africaâs burgeoning young population places the continent in an enviable position when it comes to workforce capacity, a driver of economic growth.
For us, by us: Africa must tell its own stories – By Dr Yaya Moussa
When it comes to the complex history and rich culture of the African continent, the narrative has often been over-simplified, offering a homogeneous and unidimensional depiction of the worldâs second most populous continent.
Sharing Our Stories Through On-Demand Video Streaming Services
The rise of the internet, and all things digital that ensued, are responsible for the deep transformation undergone by society over the last couple of decades.
Going Global: What’s Next for the African Filmmaking Industry
After a year off due to the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival recently returned for its 74th edition, signalling the industry reopening after the most unprecedented year in recent history.
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