Ini Edo shares how the runaway success of 'Shanty Town' is drawing new investment into Nigeria's thriving film and TV industries.
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Ini Edo, star and co-producer of 'Shanty Town,' says the show's global success has made the private sector realize that Nigeria's film/TV industries are 'worth investing in' and can achieve 'commercial success' as well as 'global acceptability'
Financing has been a major challenge for Nigeria's filmmaking industry, but 'Shanty Town's triumph has proven that there is a viable business model and hungry audience for quality Nigerian content
Ini Edo shares how the runaway success of 'Shanty Town' is drawing new investment into Nigeria's thriving film and TV industries.
beat sheet
Ini Edo, star and co-producer of 'Shanty Town,' says the show's global success has made the private sector realize that Nigeria's film/TV industries are 'worth investing in' and can achieve 'commercial success' as well as 'global acceptability'
Financing has been a major challenge for Nigeria's filmmaking industry, but 'Shanty Town's triumph has proven that there is a viable business model and hungry audience for quality Nigerian content