‘Initiate mentorship for youths’
Consul-General of South Africa in Lagos, Prof Bobby Moroe, has urged the government to initiate mentorship programmes to harness youths’ talents in the creative industry.
He spoke at the Business of Entertainment Conference in Lagos, organised by African Creative Market (ACM) with the theme: ‘Monetising your Art and Ideas’.
Moroe said entertainment industry in Africa was experiencing growth and transformation, driven by a combination of cultural richness, technological advancements and increasing global interest.
Director General of National Council for Arts and Culture, Obi Asika, said it would provide more opportunities for Nigerian talents.
Director General of National Film and Video Censors Board, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, stressed the need for the government to develop modern cinemas and performance spaces in urban and rural areas, to increase access to films, theatre and concerts.
Co-founder of Africa Creative Market, Dr. Bada Akintunde-Johnson, said ACM continued to evolve, adding it served as a global stage where Africa’s creative entrepreneurs could shine.
Director General of Rivers State Tourism Development Agency, Yibo Koko, recommended developing initiatives that provided resources and support to marginalised groups in entertainment.
