KAP Group seals MoU with the Benin Republic to build a film city

A fresh cross-border film pact just linked Nigeria and Benin, aiming to crank up African storytelling with serious infrastructure and youth training behind it.

KAP and Benin seal film pact

• Kunle Afolayan Production Group signed an MoU with the Republic of Benin.
• The agreement was formalized at the KAP Hub in Lagos.
• Sinatou Saka led the Beninese delegation for the signing.
• Kunle Afolayan called it a defining moment for African cinema.

Three pillars of collaboration

• Co-produced films will spotlight authentic African stories.
• Structured youth training in filmmaking is part of the plan.
• A world-class Film City is slated for Ouidah, Benin.
• Leaders say the goal is a globally competitive creative infrastructure.

High-level delegation details

• Coline Lee Toumson Venite joined as Special Adviser for Arts and Culture.
• Bassirou Ndiaye attended as CEO of SOPA S.A.
• Faissol Gnonlonfin represented ADAC’s cinema and performing arts unit.
• Meto Adoglo came from Sèmè City’s storytelling program.

Broader creative ambitions

• Republic of Benin officials highlighted capacity-building benefits.
• Seun Soyinka and Professor Tunji Azeez received the delegation.
• Visitors will tour the KAP Film Village and Resort in Oyo State.
• Partnership pushes Pan-African collaboration and a unified continental voice.