Hollywood × Nollywood Forum

On October 9th, 2024, we brought together Hollywood and Nollywood under one roof at the Nigeria-America Creative Industry Forum. Partnering with the American Business Council Nigeria and the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, this event hosted by the Black History and Lifestyle Award brought together seasoned professionals and emerging talents from the creative industry, merging talent from both the Nigerian film industry and Hollywood to foster Hollywood-Nigeria partnerships. It was a unique chance for industry leaders and rising stars to connect and share ideas.

EVENT SUMMARY

" We believe this project has the potential to redefine Hollywood-Nigeria partnerships and open up new opportunities for the creative industry. We are excited to bring global attention to the Nigerian film industry and the talent it has to offer on the international stage "
- Founder, Black History and Lifestyle Award

At the heart of this event were these 3 C's: Connection, Collaboration and Community. We believe that in every industry these 3 C’s are important if the goal is to build sustainable relationships that have the potential to outlive us. We discussed exciting opportunities for collaboration between the Nigerian film industry and Hollywood, creating pathways for innovative partnerships that will not only strengthen the local creative scene but could potentially attract interest from the US, UK and Canada. Whether it was the lively discussions between industry veterans or the inspiring moments shared with young creatives, every part of the forum was about building stronger ties within the creative world. Together, we explored how Hollywood and Nollywood can join forces for bigger and better projects.