#This weekend the incredible Nigerian modernism exhibition @tate closed thankfully I was able to catch a little bit of it on the state trip as Mr President @officialasiwajubat and the First Lady came for a private viewing. Nigerian visual art is world class and this exhibition was seminal and one for the ages. This was a classic example of elevating our art and thanks to the curator @oseibonsu_ who did a wonderful job putting this all together and giving the art a wonderful platform and presentation, massive congratulations to all the artists and collectors and galleries involved and all who worked behind the scenes to make this special. On a personal note it’s always wonderful to be surrounded by our incredible art and of course to see my late uncle @ben_enwonwu work 32 years post his passing still very much at the heart of this exhibition and he is the legend perhaps the most important artist from Africa of his generation. I had to take a picture in front of the mural of one of his pieces which was also the cover for the official book. As always great to accompany @honhannatumusawa on official duties with @babaagba_ , and team. What an exhibition indeed. @babesabouttown@bananaleafangel@chrisubosi@tolaodunsi@azubogu@art_tafeta@chumaanagbado@eyesofalagosboy@yetsasika@ncac_nigeria@fmactce_nigeria@moriajaga@apostleobiipaxharry #nigerianmodernism #africanart #benenwonwu
🎉 NCAC Celebrates a Landmark Moment for Black Music🎵
The National Council for Arts and Culture congratulates UK Music and the Black Music Export Office on the groundbreaking “Black Music Means Business” report.
Unveiled at the iconic Speaker’s House, this milestone affirms the global economic power of Black music. 🌍
🗣️ Obi Asika, DG, NCAC:
“Black music is not just culture—it is serious business. And Nigeria is central to its future.”
🗣️ Baba Agba:
“Nigeria stands at the forefront… moving from cultural influence to industry and leadership.”
A proud moment for Nigeria, Africa, and the global creative economy.
🗣️ Tom Kiehl:
“Black music powers music success across the globe.”
🗣️ Kwame Safo:
“This marks a pivotal moment in strengthening UK–Nigeria music relations.”
🗣️ Eunice Obianagha:
“African diaspora continues to shape the UK’s music culture.”
A proud moment for Nigeria, Africa, and the global creative economy.
#BlackMusicMeansBusiness #NCAC #CreativeEconomy #Afrobeats #GlobalImpact AfricaRising
On Monday 16th March, 2026 in London, the NCAC, as the core music agency of the government, faciliated a pivotal meeting with the Honorable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, @honhanatumusa , and key music industry leaders to engage with Spotify. 🇳🇬🤝
Alongside the Minister and @babaagba , SA on Music and Films, the NCAC was joined by:
🎵 @alexokeke , Co-Founder, YBNL
🎵 @Dayoiyade , Founder, GbeduLive
🎵 @dayoelegbe , Member, CCTF
🎵 @dolapoadedapo , Creative Lead, iDICE
🎵 isiomaidigbe, Legal adviser Relpi and partner Punuka Attorneys
The delegation presented the profound impact of Nigeria’s creative sector and reviewed Spotify’s annual Loud & Clear report. The data confirms what we already know—Nigerian music is a global force.
🚀 Global Afrobeats streams have grown by over 5,000% in the past five years.
💰 The number of Nigerian artists generating over ₦50 Million on Spotify has grown by 20% year-on-year, more than doubling in the last two years.
We agreed to establish a framework for collaboration to further develop the sector and unlock more opportunities for Nigerian talent.
Here’s to building a sustainable future for our creative economy. 🚀🎶
#NCAC #CreativeEconomy #Nigeria #Spotify #Afrobeats Destination2030NG
It was great catching up with old friends and meeting new ones at the dinner hosted by the French Embassy in Nigeria to celebrate the start of the film festival. The industry has come a long way and recorded a lot of milestones along the way with a lot more successes to come. We have seen significant collaborations between Nigerian and French producers in the past and there are a number of exciting new projects on the way. Bienvenue au Nigéria! to out French colleagues #cinema #film #afriff #coproduction #lagos
Lagos, the city that never sleeps. It was a pleasure to accompany the Honorable Minister @honhannatumusawa to this year’s edition of @afriff and the first edition of its Market. Cinema holds a special place in society and it’s great to have so many friends and colleagues visiting Lagos this week and look forward to receiving and hosting many more as we lead into Detty December. The Lagos Culture season is in full swing. Viva Nigeria, Viva Africa! #cinema #film #afriff #creativity #culture #art #nigeria #africa
📷: @truman_gy
Last Thursday I was @un_nigeria and popped in to see @oluwatobiloba_moody country director for @wipo in Nigeria and a strong collaborator for our work around intellectual property frameworks for the cultural and creative industries and of course the music and advertising sector. Always good to see him and to catch up on our work and talk shop @fmactce_nigeria@babaagba_@ncac_nigeria #collaboration #intellectualproperty #nigeria
A Landmark Moment for Nigeria’s Film Industry.
Nigeria’s dynamic film industry has captured global attention with an extensive 5-minute feature on CNN’s Marketplace Africa, spotlighting our historic debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
For the first time ever, a Nigerian production, My Father’s Shadow, secured a place in the Cannes’ Official Selection, marking a monumental milestone not just for the filmmakers and cast, but for the entire Nigerian creative ecosystem.
This spotlight complements efforts to position Nigeria as a premier global hub for film production. From nurturing local industries to forging vital international partnerships, we are committed to building a thriving, export-ready creative sector that tells our authentic stories to the world.
Seeing Nigeria’s filmmakers, industry leaders, and ministry representatives take centre stage on CNN underscores the growing impact of our creative industries on the world stage, advancing cultural diplomacy, driving economic growth, and inspiring a new generation of creators.
📌Watch the full CNN feature and join us as we continue to elevate Nigeria’s rich cultural narratives and creative excellence to global audiences.
As a young media strategist privileged to serve in this transformative era, it’s inspiring to see our cultural expressions gaining the global spotlight they deserve. Beyond the glamour of Cannes and CNN, what truly excites me is the proof that young Nigerians have a real place in reshaping national narratives. This is more than a feature, it’s a firm step towards a future where creativity drives policy, prosperity, and pride.
#FMACTCE #NigeriaAtCannes #sandranjokusamuel #CreativeNigeria #Nollywood #CulturalDiplomacy #MarketplaceAfrica #ProudlyNigerian #CNN #ArtsAndCulture #drachimedia #drachibrand #sandranjokusamuelmediastrategist
An amazing milestone for Nigeria’s Audiovisual Industry and an amazing platform to connect these two great nations and amplify our stories.
Grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this.
#Nigeria #Brazil #film #documentary #tv #television #animation #coproduction #treaty
History Made at Cannes 🎬🇳🇬
Praised by @hollywoodreporter as “an elegant and stirring ode to Lagos,” this film highlights the growing global recognition of Nigerian stories and storytellers.
‘My Father’s Shadow’ Is the first-ever Nigerian film selected for the Cannes Film Festival, marking a groundbreaking moment for Nigerian cinema on the world stage.
📍 Premiered at #Cannes2025, ‘My Father’s Shadow’ is not just a film—it’s a cultural milestone.
#NigeriaEverywhere #ScreenNigeria #MyFathersShadow #Cannes2025 #NigerianCinema #NaijaToTheWorld #AfricanExcellence #LagosOnFilm #AkinolaDaviesJr #SopéDirisu #FilmFestivalSeason #CannesFilmFestival #RepresentationMatters #MadeInNigeria #NollywoodMeetsCannes #ProudlyNigerian
#it was great to link up with hon @queenflo1809 Mp the uk trade envoy for Nigeria who is also the co-chair for the Uk-Nigeria co working group for the creative and cultural industries. This alliance is driven under the enhanced trade partnership between the Uk and Nigeria and I’m privileged to chair the Nigeria side and was able to have a very positive meeting about our shared agenda @ukparliament where we were joined by Hon @kateosamormp and @babaagba_ special assistant to the President on creativity and special Assistant to Minister @honhannatumusawa on film and music. We were able both share our roadmap and priorities and align on some key actions. We also connected at the #nigeriabritishchamberofcommerce gala evening and we look forward to making history together. @toyinsubi@chrisubosi@audumaikori@cemembolu@isnhubs@fmactce_nigeria@otegaogra #globalafricans #collaboration #culture #creative #fashion #music #nollywood
