Jamaica To Collaborate with Nigeria in Film, Animation Industries
The Jamaican government has announced its intention to pursue a robust collaboration with Nigeria in the film and animation industries.
The Jamaican High Commissioner to Nigeria, HE Mr. Lincoln Downer made this known during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Ms. Hannatu Musa Musawa, in Abuja.
The High Commissioner who emphasized the strong relations between Jamaica and Nigeria, highlighted the existing creative industry exchanges and expressing enthusiasm for expanding these collaborations.
He noted that Nigeria has supported Jamaica through the technical eco-program, which has facilitated exchanges in areas like Batik and jewelry-making.
“There is a lot of scope for collaboration, particularly in the area of film and animation. Nigeria has supported Jamaica over many years in the creative industry through the technical eco-program, where artisans have been dispatched to Jamaica for exchanges in areas of Batik and jewelry-making.
“We celebrated 54 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Jamaica. We are interested in future collaborations with Nigeria because we recognize Nigeria as not only the cultural hub of Africa but of the globe. We also have a rich culture so we are interested in forging a stronger alliance with Nigeria”.
The Minister Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Ms. Hannatu Musa Musawa welcomed the proposal, expressing interest in the Audio-Visual Film Production Agreement and Jamaica’s film development initiative.
She also highlighted Nigeria’s IDICE program, which provides financial support to creatives.
“We are interested in the Audio-Visual Film Production Agreement proposed by Jamaica. I am excited about your Film Development initiative which is just like Nigeria’s IDICE, which empowers creatives to flourish through financial support.
Earlier, the Director of International Cultural Relations, Mrs. Zainab Ali-Biu, sought Jamaica’s support for proposing an International Day for Afrobeat Music to UNESCO.
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