A Billion Dollars Just Entered the African Film Ecosystem. You Probably Can’t Access It.

Over $1 billion is entering the African film ecosystem. Afreximbank launched the Africa Film Fund, capitalised at $1 billion and managed through its private equity arm, FEDA. Next Narrative Africa and HEVA Fund jointly deployed a $40 million financing vehicle. Industry press releases project massive opportunities for local creators. But a close reading of the... Read More

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The Michael Jackson Biopic Made $217 Million in a Weekend. African Music Has the Stories. It Doesn’t Have the Studios.

The box office receipts for Lionsgate’s Michael arrived in late April, and the numbers looked like a world tour. The Antoine Fuqua-directed film pulled $217 million globally in its debut weekend. Jaafar Jackson played his uncle while Universal Pictures and Lionsgate handled the distribution. Fans dressed up and treated the cinema like a concert venue.... Read More

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A Billion Dollars Just Entered the African Film Ecosystem. You Probably Can’t Access It.

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

The Michael Jackson Biopic Made $217 Million in a Weekend. African Music Has the Stories. It Doesn’t Have the Studios.

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