Nigeria has signed an audiovisual co-production agreement with Brazil, marking a new chapter in cultural collaboration, creative exchange, and global visibility for both nations.
Speaking on behalf of the Nigerian government, Hannatu Musa Musawa, minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, emphasised the transformative significance of the agreement:
“This landmark partnership with Brazil is more than a bilateral accord – it is a bridge between continents, between cultures, and between creative economies. It affirms Nigeria’s commitment to telling our stories on a global stage and working with like-minded nations to elevate African and Afro-Brazilian narratives. Together, we will spark innovation, create jobs, and strengthen the creative industries that bind our peoples historically and culturally,” she said.
FMACTCE said that the agreement enables producers in both countries to jointly develop, fund, and distribute films, television projects, animations, and other audiovisual works under shared ownership and with access to incentives in both territories. It is expected to open new avenues for cross-cultural storytelling, technical exchange, and investment in film infrastructure and talent development.
Brazil and Nigeria, the two largest Black nations in the world, share deep historical ties rooted in the transatlantic experience. This agreement represents a historic step toward exploring and deepening those ties through the power of cinema, visual arts, and digital storytelling.
“As we build the foundation for a thriving creative economy through initiatives like Destination 2030 and the ‘Nigeria Everywhere’ campaign, this co-production treaty aligns perfectly with our vision for international cultural exchanges and diplomacy as well as sustainable creative sector growth through creating access to new markets,” Musawa said.
The Ministry expresses gratitude to the Brazilian Minister of Culture, Margaret Menezes, the embassies, and the stakeholders who helped bring this agreement to fruition. Implementation plans, including a bilateral working group, joint funding calls, and exchange programs, will be announced in the coming weeks.
