Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Patrick “Koinage” Nnamani (not to be confused with Patrick Nnamani, the Actor). He is a Director, a Writer and a production consultant for TV and film.

His Filmography includes Alter Ego, Rant Queens, Bambitious, Boss Is Mine, Carpe Diem, Stalker, Folly, 30 Days in Atlanta. Just to name a few. His latest movie, Christmas in Miami, was successfully launched in theatres in Nigeria on December 24, 2021.

Today, I am happy to introduce you to Jackie Motsepe. She is the Chief Operating Officer at the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission. Her role is to put KZN on the map as a shooting destination and most importantly as a provider of great content.

Before this, Jacky held various positions in the broadcasting and audiovisual industry.

Mark Walton, an expert in Sales and Marketing, is currently President of Sales & Marketing for One Caribbean Television (OCTV). He talks about Marketing to diverse audiences like America's Black diaspora, Sales, Statistics, the Caribbeans in the film industry and more... Mark is also an Ambassador for Pavillon Afriques.

Aujourd’hui, je reçois Lalie Rabeharison, Consultante en production et fondatrice du African Fixer Guild. Son terrain de jeu, c’est l’Afrique dont elle fait la promotion en tant que destination de tournage auprès de productions étrangères comme Netflix ou HBO. C’est aussi une pasionaria des talents africains qu’elle s’efforce de mettre en avant dès qu’elle le peut.

Today, it's my pleasure to introduce you to Don Omope, known as the producer behind some of Nollywood's biggest films from Wedding Party 1 & 2 to the cult classics Taxi Driver (Oko Ashewo), Chasing Hanifa and many more. As a Director and a Writer, he shares his strong views about his art and trade and really understanding filmmaking.

Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Lindsey Oliver, the Founder and Managing Director of Africa MediaWorks Limited and YANGA!TV. YANGA! is a UK based entertainment destination providing original and acquired entertainment for Africa's thriving diaspora community. Africa MediaWorks is the production arm of the operation. Lindsey has a broad career in media businesses like Bloomberg Television, Al Jazeera International in Doha and CNBC Europe. 

Aujourd’hui, j’ai le plaisir d'accueillir Betty Sulty-Johnson, Directrice Distribution contenus Trace. Après avoir travaillé chez France Télévision Distribution, 100% Distribution et Lagardère Studios, elle a rejoint le groupe de média TRACE en 2017 et y a créé la structure de distribution audiovisuelle appelée TRACE Content Distribution spécialisée dans la ventes de droits de contenus Afro-urbains.

Today, I am pleased to welcome Renee Robinson, Film Commissioner of Jamaica. From a childhood dream inspired by former commissioner Del Crooks to a Jamaican industry moving from an economy mainly based on shooting locations to the development of local contents, Renee is always on the road to promote her country and its creative industry.

One of her points of pride? The filming of the last James Bond in Jamaica during her tenure.

Aujourd'hui, j'ai le plaisir d'accueillir Renee Robinson, Commissaire du film de la Jamaïque. D'un rêve d'enfance inspiré par l'ancien commissaire Del Crooks à une industrie jamaïcaine passant d'une économie principalement basée sur les sites de tournage au développement de contenus locaux, Renee est toujours sur la route pour promouvoir son pays et son industrie créative.

Une de ses fiertés personnelles ? Le tournage du dernier James Bond en Jamaïque pendant son mandat.

Aujourd'hui, nous accueillons le Directeur des Acquisitions Programmes et du Cinéma de Canal+ International. Il nous explique de l'intérieur comment sont sélectionnés les projets, parle des salles de cinéma en Afrique et de l'importance du marketing dans le succès des films en salle.

Today, I am pleased to welcome Chike C. Nwoffiah,  an award winning film producer and director and a member of the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). He is the recipient of many accolades, including a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by the US House of Congress and the Arts Leadership Award by the Arts Council Silicon Valley. Chike also teaches African History at Menlo College in Atherton, California.