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Vision-Driven & Proud Moments like this remind me why we do the work. One of our Next Gen Conference (Cohort 1) producers @tothemu selected for EFM Toolbox 2026—a direct outcome of the SIRA x EFM partnership. Building bridges. Opening doors. Creating real pathways to global markets. So proud. So excited. @efm_europeanfilmmarket #NextGenConference #SIRATheAfricanHub #EFMToolbox BerlinaleEFM AfricanStorytellers

CANNES 2026 !!! For years, African stories waited for permission. Today, we are building our own tables, and exporting our culture to the world on our own terms. From Lagos to Cannes ,the mission remains clear: Create opportunities. Build bridges. Expand African cinema globally. Looking forward to powerful conversations around film sales, distribution, co-productions, strategic partnerships and the future of global storytelling. The world is watching Africa differently now… and this is only the beginning. See you at the Marché du Film. #Cannes2026 #MarcheDuFilm #AfricanCinema #FilmDistribution #FilmSales GlobalCinema SIRA

May 1st. No noise. No distractions. Just alignment. This is the season where vision meets execution. Where talk becomes movement. Where discipline separates the dreamers from the builders. I’m not chasing relevance , I’m building legacy. Across distribution, production, cinema, and global partnerships… we are not asking for a seat, we are creating the table. Africa is not waiting anymore. And neither am I. Every room I walk into this quarter must convert.. No more explaining the vision. We move. We build. We deliver. Q2 is about results. Q2 is mandate on the run #OneAfrica #BluePictures #SIRA #newmonth #GlobalExpansion

Against the odds. Against the noise. Against the narrative. The Creek stepped into cinemas in the middle of heavy competition… A regional South-South story. Limited screens. Limited showtimes. And yet — ₦100M+ at the box office. This is not luck. This is strategy, structure, and execution. A reminder to an industry that sometimes forgets — Blue Pictures doesn’t follow the market… we shape it. There were whispers once: “They haven’t even done ₦20M.” Today, the numbers speak louder than opinions. Long before “₦100M” became a headline, we delivered ₦818M at the Nigerian box office. We’ve paid our dues. We’ve stayed consistent. We’ve remained resilient. And we will continue to rise. This is bigger than one film. This is a statement: N100M+ is possible. Your story CAN Any Resilient filmmaker can win. Do Not Give Up! Celebrate little victories! To every young filmmaker watching — Ignore the noise. Build your craft. Trust your voice. YOU ARE ENOUGH. #TheCreek #100MClub #BluePictures #AfricanCinema #BoxOffice DistributionPower SIRA Nollywood FilmBusiness

In Isale-Eko, the throne of IYALOJA is sacred… but not everyone who wants it is worthy. She came with charm. She stayed with secrets... May 29, the market will decide. Out in all Cinemas Nationwide May 29th, 2026 Starring: @_kehindebankole iyaboojofespris @faithiawilliams @iamjidekene @tinamba1 @mamarainbowofficial @officialngozinwosu @the_nimi @lina_idoko @tubyunic @realwaleojo @topeolowoniyan @kiitanbukola @isegunjohnson @chukwukajude @tubosunaiyedehin @tubys_dress_u_up @yemishodimu @omobolaakinde @ogogotaiwohassan @princessumukoro Directed by @iamasurf Produced by @joyodiete Executive Produced by ATEH Story By- @joyodiete Distributed by @filmdistribution_bp #iyaloja #isaleeko #iyalojathemovie #bluepictures nollywodmovie

“Resurrection is not a story… it is a reality! Christ rose, and with Him came power, authority , and a reminder that nothing stays buried forever. This season, I walk in that victory. The Finished Work of Christ…. Happy Easter.” He Is Risen!! #easter#resurrection#christ

Africa is not waiting anymore. we must re-imagine distribution beyond borders. No more limits. No more waiting for handouts. This is about ownership. This is about strategy. This is about Africa stepping fully into its global power. The conversation right now is AFRICA. #SIRA#africa

…. AFRICA is the Conversation! We are no longer waiting for doors to open — we are building our own. From Lagos to South Africa and beyond, this is what a borderless African cinema looks like. A new generation of filmmakers. A new distribution mindset. A new global positioning. SIRA is not just a platform — it is a movement. And this is only the beginning. #SIRA #AfricanCinema #BorderlessCinema #FilmDistribution #TheNextNarrative OneAfricaOneStory

SIRA is not a moment. It’s a movement. South Africa was not just an activation — it was a declaration. A declaration that African cinema is no longer confined by borders, limitations, or outdated systems. We are building a borderless film economy — where stories travel, where creators collaborate across regions, and where distribution is no longer a barrier, but a bridge. From Lagos to Johannesburg. From Nairobi to Accra. From Kampala to the world. This is about structure. This is about access. This is about scale. We are not waiting for permission. We are designing the roadmap. The Next Narrative is here. And Africa is writing it. #SIRA #AfricanCinema #BorderlessCinema #FilmDistribution #AfricaToTheWorld

We are thrilled to announce a landmark partnership between @siratheafricahub and iKON, marking a significant leap forward for the creative industries in East Africa. Under this new partnership, iKON will serve as SIRA’s primary execution and implementation partner in Uganda for the year 2026. Together, we are committed to empowering Ugandan storytellers and bridging the gap between local talent and the global stage by focusing on strategic areas that strengthen regional and continental collaboration. A major pillar of this collaboration is the establishment of the SIRA Ugandan Pop-Up and the Uganda–Nigeria Co-Production Lab. These initiatives will facilitate industry laboratories, film screenings, and professional networking engagements. By supporting Ugandan and Nigerian creatives in areas such as story development, project packaging, and financing readiness, we are creating a robust framework for content that can compete in regional and international markets. To ensure that Ugandan voices reach the widest possible audience, the partnership will prioritize global exposure and market access. iKON will lead the identification and preparation of curated delegations of Ugandan filmmakers for participation in international film markets and festivals. Furthermore, we are dedicated to improving distribution and sales opportunities for Ugandan creative content within West African markets and the African diaspora through strategic industry platforms. Investing in the future of the industry, we are launching the Next Generation Filmmakers Pipeline to support emerging and youth talent. This program will provide essential training, mentorship, and skills development to help young filmmakers navigate the creative landscape. While these ambitious activities are subject to mutual planning and resource availability, our shared goal remains to build a sustainable and thriving creative ecosystem in Uganda.