{"id":11135,"date":"2026-02-19T19:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaphubnews.com\/?p=11135"},"modified":"2026-02-19T19:28:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:28:21","slug":"benin-kap-pan-african-audiovisual-mou","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaphubnews.com\/?p=11135","title":{"rendered":"Republic of Benin and KAP Sign Strategic MOU to Shape the Future of Pan-African Audiovisual Storytelling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Republic of Benin<\/strong> and Kunle Afolayan Production<\/strong> have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance Pan-African audiovisual storytelling<\/strong> through cross-border collaboration, capacity building, and industry development across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through this agreement, both parties commit to long-term cooperation. More importantly, they aim to bridge Anglophone and Francophone markets while expanding opportunities for African creatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This partnership strengthens Pan-African audiovisual storytelling<\/strong> by connecting Anglophone and Francophone creative markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advancing Pan-African Audiovisual Storytelling Through Partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This partnership focuses on collaboration, not competition. It recognises that film has no borders and that African stories travel best when creators work together. As a result, the MOU prioritises cross-border cooperation between Nigeria and Benin Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the partnership supports co-production, skills exchange, and shared access to creative resources. These efforts will help grow a more connected and resilient African audiovisual industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strong Public and Industry Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Senior representatives from Benin Republic attended the MOU signing. These included Sinatou SAKA<\/strong>, Special Adviser to the President for Media and Audiovisual Affairs, and Coline-Lee Toumson-Venite<\/strong>, Special Adviser for Arts and Culture. Also present were Bassirou Ndiaye<\/strong>, CEO of SOPA S.A, and Faissol Gnonlonfin<\/strong>, Director of Cinema and Performing Arts at ADAC, representing the Minister of Culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Nigeria, the delegation included Kunle Afolayan<\/strong>, alongside Seun Soyinka, architect Theo Lawson, veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani<\/strong>, and film scholar Professor Tunji Azeez. Together, they represented creative, academic, and technical leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Capacity Building for Pan-African Audiovisual Storytelling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of the MOU is capacity building. The partnership will train young creatives and provide practical industry exposure. It will also support mentorship and professional exchange across borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through shared training and production frameworks, Pan-African audiovisual storytelling<\/strong> becomes more accessible to young African creatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Furthermore, the collaboration includes plans to develop multi-purpose creative infrastructure. These spaces will support production, training, and cultural exchange. In doing so, the partnership aims to empower youth and strengthen the creative economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Shared Vision for Pan-African Audiovisual Storytelling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

KAP\u2019s work has consistently promoted Pan-African storytelling. Films such as Citation<\/em>, shot in Cape Verde, reflect this commitment to cross-cultural collaboration. This partnership builds on that foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to Coline-Lee Toumson-Venite, the long-term vision is a West African creative corridor<\/strong>. This corridor would connect Nigeria and Benin Republic through sustained transborder cooperation. Ultimately, the MOU marks an important step toward a more unified and globally competitive African audiovisual ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This partnership builds on KAP\u2019s wider commitment to film, education, and hospitality through initiatives such as KAP Film Village & Resort<\/a><\/strong> and the KAP Film & Television Academy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow @kunleafo for more updates<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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