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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87035, member: 27"]
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
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[*]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.
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Three pillars of collaboration
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[*]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.
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High-level delegation details
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[*]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.
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Broader creative ambitions
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[*]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.
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