Thanks to everyone that showed up in Paris for the screening of Wire wire! The reviews say it all and can't wait to share it with the world. All the amazing actors in this movie! Till then...Salute!!!
One of the reasons I am in Cannes is because I was invited by the World Bank to speak on “From Pilots to Systems” — a recognition of the work we have done as one of the very few arts institutions in Nigeria with over 150 full-time employees.
For over 23 years, we have consistently demonstrated that the arts are not a hobby, not an afterthought, and certainly not child’s play. The arts are serious business. Through theatre, film, hospitality, education, and cultural infrastructure, we have shown that creativity can create jobs, drive economic growth, and contribute meaningfully to national development — adding over $1 billion annually to Nigeria’s GDP through the wider creative economy we help sustain.
Behind every production are livelihoods. Behind every stage are families fed, careers built, and young people given hope and dignity through work. This is the business of culture, the business of impact, and the business of nation-building.
And I mean it when I say: the business of the arts is serious business.
Bolanle Austen-Peters doesn’t just tell stories. She builds the institutions that sustain them.
Through her work as a filmmaker, culture advocate, and theatre director, Bolanle is bringing African stories to the world and cultivating the next generation of creatives. She is the CEO of Terra Kulture and Bap Productions and founder of TAFTA Academy.
From theatre to film to cultural enterprise, Bolanle is building a lasting cultural and economic legacy, and we are excited to welcome her to this year’s Africa Soft Power Summit in Nairobi.
Bolanle will be sharing her thoughts on - Creators as Economic Power: How Influencers, Artists and Storytellers are shaping Africa’s Global Position.
📍ASP Summit 2026 May 20-23 | Nairobi, Kenya.
For more details, click the link in our bio.
#ASPSummit2026 #EconomicPower #Storytellers
As a Producer and Director the weight of a project can be so much on you. The money, the time, the anxiety but little things like just showing up makes the burden lighter. This was the case when I looked up in Paris and I saw @lillyafe turn up to support me. Fans and friends flew in from London and other cities in France. Wow! What a name and brand we have built. Lilian this means a lot to me and thanks to all the Nigerians who despite the relentless rain in Paris turned up in great numbers to see wire wire in Nollywood Week Paris. Sometimes it's about just seeing familiar and happy faces in a strange land @ijayonah@lalaakindoju Thank you. See you in Cannes. Congratulations to our lead @buccifranklin for his win best supporting actor and all the winners @ihuomalindaejiofor we celebrate you
Hello France! #Wire wire is showing at the Nollywood Film Festival Paris and in Cannes on Wednesday to a select audience. DM me if you can make it. I guarantee you fun!
Despite the many challenges we face, the arts have a powerful way of bringing people together—reminding us of our shared humanity and the stories that connect us. From art exhibitions curated by @actuallyjustyk to fashion by @irawostudio and @officialtife and Nigerian cuisine, there is so much that unites Nigerians and South Africans, and even more to celebrate together.
The visit was further strengthened by a thoughtful and beautiful gift presented to me by the Deputy Minister (for international relations and cooperation) on "Mandela" and I was honoured to present her with a book written about my journey by @gbollyb and yeah see one of my favourite actors @buccifranklin #wirewire is loading. Happy workers day to all the incredible people who make the arts work in Nigeria.
L-R: Representative of Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, Assistant Comptroller-General Mohammed Adamu; the national president of Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, Alhaji Sheriff Balogun; the award-winning filmmaker and founder, Terra Kulture, Bolanle Austen-Peters and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, during the presentation of an award to the filmmaker at the international roundtable meeting held by the chamber in Lagos recently. NACC Honours Bolanle Austen-Peters with Excellence in Cultural Innovation Award at Immigration Reforms Roundtable
The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), successfully hosted an International Roundtable on Policy and Governance Reforms in Nigeria’s Immigration and Border Management Sector.
Absolute honor to receive the "Global Creative Industry Trailblazer award" from The Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce and the Nigerian Immigration Service. The work we do has impact on many sectors in Nigeria and creating more jobs here and skills for our youth reduces immigration issues and their work impacts on creatives coming into Nigeria for our films and theatre festivals. Thanks to the entire staff and management of the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce and the Nigerian Immigration Service.
Truly honored to share that I’ll be receiving the Excellence in Cultural Innovation & Global Creative Industry Trailblazer Award at the April 2026 International Roundtable hosted by the @naccng Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) ✨🇳🇬🌍
This recognition reflects a journey rooted in storytelling, cultural innovation, and advancing Nigeria’s creative industry on the global stage.
I also warmly invite you to be part of this gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and creatives as we explore the future of culture and the creative economy.
📅 April 23rd, 2026 | 🕙 10:00am
Looking forward to connecting and sharing insights. 🤝✨
#NACC #CulturalInnovation #CreativeEconomy #GlobalCreativeIndustry #Leadership
