Ace film maker, Kunle Afolayan said the future of Nigeria’s movie sector promises to be excellent given the quality documentaries received in the ongoing Sahara Group film competition.
Speaking over the weekend with Entertainment and Society Editors on the progress of the competition, Afolayan stated that he had seen outstanding documentaries and urged more young film makers to send in their entries.
Kunle Afolayan “When Sahara Group provided this platform, I was certain we would see diversity and creativity in another dimension. I’m very impressed with the entries we have received; the movie sector in Nigeria truly has a bright future,” the producer of the already trending new movie, The CEO said.
Afolayan described the stories of entrepreneurs featured in the documentaries as “compelling”, adding that they showcase the enterprising nature of Nigerians. “You’d be amazed at the creativity, tenacity and never-say-die spirit of every day Nigerians as presented in these documentaries. This is the narrative of Nigeria that we need to highlight. That’s exactly what Sahara Group and Kunle Afolayan intend to do with this project.”
Afolayan who will lead the screening of the entries advised participants to focus on telling their stories in a creative and coordinated manner. has through this competition established a sustainable platform and I see these 20 young film makers forming the nucleus of future experts in the sector through collaboration and shared thinking,” added ‘The CEO’.
