Lufodo Academy Partners Netflix, Trains Local Actors, Writers

Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA) in collaboration with global streaming platform Netflix has trained Nigerian actors and screenwriters as a means of local talents and promoting Nigerian stories on the global stage.

The milestone collaboration was made possible through the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity targeted at identifying, training and providing job placements for next generation talents from under-represented communities globally. 

The academy was joined by Ronya Man Art and ACCELERATE TV as technical and creative sponsors, as both offer expertise and creativity support to ensure a quality and successful project.

Selected actors and screenwriters received hands-on training and guidance from industry experts during the programme, and participate in an ensuing local production that will introduce them to a new audience.  

Industry experts to selected trainees include Ajoke Silva, Toyin Oshinaike, Adeniran Makinde, Bunmi Adewale, Omonor Somolu, Ronya Man, and Tosan Ugbeye as acting instruments; Zara Ejoh as movement instructor; Juliet Akighir Onyekachukwu as Voice Instructor; and Netflix-trained Story Development Executive, Ololade Okedare and Eniola Ayobola as screenwriting instructors. 

Speaking of the partnership, LAPA’s co-CEO, Ajoke Silva said, “We are excited to partner with Netflix on this groundbreaking initiative. The Academy has always been committed to promoting the Nigerian arts and entertainment industry, and this partnership is a significant step towards achieving that aim. We are confident that the selected actors and writers will gain invaluable skills and experience through this programme, and we look forward to seeing them contribute to the growth and development of the industry.”