UK and Nigeria Enhance Creative Industry Partnerships

The United Kingdom and Nigeria are strengthening their partnerships in the creative industries, focusing on trade, investment, and access to international markets in preparation for the UK-Nigeria Season of Culture in 2028. This initiative follows engagements in Lagos with 17 UK creative professionals and Nigerian industry leaders, policymakers, and cultural institutions.

The delegation included representatives from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, exploring collaboration opportunities across film, television, music, fashion, design, literature, theatre, and visual arts. The program featured meetings, roundtables, and activities related to the Africa International Film Festival, Creative Africa Nexus Weekend, Lagos Fringe, and Art X Lagos.

Key discussion topics included skills development, intellectual property protection, access to finance, production capacity, distribution, and expanding audiences. Jonny Baxter, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, emphasized the UK's commitment to building long-term partnerships that connect Nigerian creative businesses with expertise, networks, finance, and international markets.