In a historic move to strengthen cultural and creative ties, Nigeria and Brazil have signed their first-ever audiovisual co-production agreement, paving the way for deeper collaboration in film, television, animation, and digital storytelling.
Representing Nigeria, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, described the agreement as a pivotal moment for both countries.
“This is more than a bilateral pact—it’s a cultural bridge that unites continents and creative economies,” she stated. “It reflects Nigeria’s dedication to global storytelling and our desire to amplify African and Afro-Brazilian narratives.”
The agreement allows producers from both nations to jointly create, finance, and distribute audiovisual content with shared ownership. It also grants them access to production incentives available in each country.
The partnership is set to unlock new opportunities in cross-cultural storytelling, talent development, and film infrastructure investment.
Brazil and Nigeria—two of the largest Black-majority nations globally—share rich historical connections rooted in the transatlantic experience. This agreement symbolizes a renewed effort to harness that shared heritage through the power of the arts.
Musawa noted the alignment with Nigeria’s broader creative agenda, including projects like Destination 2030 and the “Nigeria Everywhere” campaign.
She expressed appreciation to Brazil’s Minister of Culture, Margaret Menezes, as well as diplomatic and industry stakeholders who made the agreement possible.
Implementation plans, including the establishment of a bilateral working group, joint funding calls, and cultural exchange initiatives, will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
