Genevieve Nnaji Calls For Greater Continental Collaboration

Nigerian actress and producer Genevieve Nnaji has championed greater collaboration amongst African filmmakers, expressing her vision for intercontinental productions across the continent.

Speaking on the ‘Deadline Podcast’, Nnaji, who is well recognised for producing and directing the first Nigerian film acquired by Netflix, said she was heartened by the growing number of female producers, directors, and filmmakers emerging in Nigeria.

“I think my dream has always been that we have some intercontinental production within the African region, and I can’t wait to see that happen. Seeing a lot more female producers, directors, and filmmakers come up is also very inspiring to me. The industry is barely 40 years old, but we’ve achieved so much in such a short time,” she said.

Nnaji also spoke to the depth of Nigerian and African storytelling, insisting the industry is only just finding its feet. “I think we just started. Time is still very young, and we have a lot more to achieve,” she added.