The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, has sent an official delegation for a meeting with the officials of the streaming giant, Netflix.
The parley is to look into the recent decision of Netflix to stop commissioning original Nollywood content, as well as pave the way for future collaborations with Nigerian filmmakers. Expected to hold at Netflix’s corporate headquarters in Amsterdam, the meeting also aims to explore possible solutions that benefit both parties.
Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) will lead the ministerial delegation. Some stakeholders like filmmaker Charles Okpaleke; Kene Okwousa, Group Managing Director of FilmOne; Moses Iwang, filmmaker/director; and Joy Odiete, President, Film Distributors Association of Nigeria (FDAN), will accompany him.
A statement from NFVCB disclosed that the meeting with the streaming giant underscores the ministry’s commitment to promoting Nigeria’s creative economy and protecting the interests of local content creators. The delegation’s engagement with Netflix is expected to yield positive outcomes for the Nigerian film industry and pave the way for future collaborations.
The statement adds: “As the Minister responsible for driving the growth of Nigeria’s creative economy, Barrister Musawa has consistently demonstrated her dedication to empowering local talent and promoting cultural exchange. This meeting is a testament to her efforts to foster international partnerships that benefit Nigeria’s creative sector.”