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Veteran Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji has renewed calls for stronger collaboration among African film industries, saying the continent must work together to fully unlock its creative and storytelling potential.
Speaking during an appearance on the Deadline Podcast, the award-winning actress expressed her long-standing desire to see more cross-border productions within Africa.
According to her, a unified approach to filmmaking across the continent would not only strengthen the industry but also expand the global reach of African stories.
She noted that Africa’s film sector still has enormous room for growth and that collaboration between different countries could help accelerate its development. In her view, African filmmakers have already made impressive progress, but more can be achieved through shared creativity and partnerships.
“I think my dream has always been that we have some intercontinental production within the African region. And I can’t wait to see that happen,” she said.
The actress, who gained international recognition for her work on “Lionheart,” the first Nigerian film acquired by Netflix, also highlighted the rise of female filmmakers in the industry.
She described the growing number of women taking leadership roles in production and directing as a positive and inspiring development for Nollywood and African cinema at large.
She praised the rapid growth of the industry despite its relatively young age, noting that Nigerian cinema is still evolving but has already achieved significant milestones on the global stage.
“I think we just started. Time is still very young, and we have a lot more to achieve,” she added.
Genevieve Nnaji also emphasised the importance of telling authentic African stories that reflect the continent’s diversity, culture and identity. She said she is eager for global audiences to better understand Africa through its films, which often carry deep cultural and emotional narratives.
Beyond her advocacy, the actress is also preparing for a return to the screen in the upcoming BBC Studios six-part thriller series “Wahala,” based on the novel by Nikki May. The series explores the lives of British-Nigerian women and themes of identity, friendship and ambition.
Her return to acting has been widely anticipated, marking another significant moment in her already distinguished career.
As African cinema continues to gain global attention, her call for collaboration adds to ongoing conversations about how the industry can become more unified, competitive and influential on the world stage.
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