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Nigeria and Brazil Sign First-Ever Film Deal, Bridging Continents Through Storytelling

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a groundbreaking agreement allowing both countries to work together in making and distributing films, TV shows, animations, and other creative content.

The deal, officially signed on June 24, 2025, enables filmmakers from Nigeria and Brazil to jointly fund, produce, and distribute creative works while sharing access to technical resources, incentives, and infrastructure in both countries. It also paves the way for cross-border collaboration, skills exchange, and international exposure for talents from Africa and South America.

Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, described the partnership as more than a bilatéral accord, calling it “a bridge between continents, cultures, and creative economies.” Brazil’s Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezes, echoed the same enthusiasm, with both sides eager to explore the cultural connections shaped by centuries of shared history.

This partnership is especially significant for Nigeria’s booming film industry, Nollywood, the world’s second-largest by volume, which has long faced hurdles around financing, technical capacity, and global visibility. Nigerian creators gain access to new markets, platforms, and professional networks by teaming up with Brazil’s well-established audiovisual industry.

Plans to bring the agreement to life are already underway. A joint working group will be set up, followed by cultural exchange initiatives, shared training programs, and co-financing opportunities. The long-term goal is to create entertaining stories and celebrate the Afro-diasporic experience across borders.

For Nigerian creatives and audiences alike, this is a hopeful new chapter. One where telling authentic African stories globally becomes more achievable and more potent than ever.

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