The United Kingdom and Nigeria have strengthened collaboration in their creative industries following a series of engagements in Lagos involving British professionals and Nigerian stakeholders.
The initiative brought together 17 creative industry professionals from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to explore business opportunities, share expertise and establish partnerships with Nigerian counterparts.
The delegation engaged with practitioners, businesses, policymakers and cultural institutions across film, television, music, fashion, design, literature, theatre and visual arts.
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The programme featured targeted meetings, roundtable discussions and activities held alongside major industry events, including the Africa International Film Festival, Creative Africa Nexus Weekend, Lagos Fringe and Art X Lagos.
According to the British Council, the engagements provided opportunities for participants to exchange knowledge, develop professional relationships and explore ways to reach new audiences and international markets.
The initiative also supports preparations for the UK-Nigeria Season of Culture 2028, a broader cultural partnership expected to create opportunities for artistic collaboration, professional exchanges and creative business development in both countries.
The partnership builds on the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership Creative Industries Technical Working Group, launched in March 2025.
The working group brings together government and industry representatives to identify commercial opportunities, address regulatory and trade barriers, and encourage cooperation across sectors such as film, television, music, fashion, architecture, advertising and gaming.
Country Director of the British Council in Nigeria, Donna McGowan, said the engagements had connected creative professionals and institutions from both countries, creating opportunities for learning and collaboration.
She noted that creativity flourished when practitioners could exchange ideas, develop their skills and build trusted relationships across borders.
Following the Lagos engagements, Nigerian and British partners are expected to pursue business introductions, policy discussions and potential collaborations identified during the programme.
The organisers said the relationships and ideas developed through the initiative would help establish a foundation for long-term cooperation and create opportunities for creative businesses and professionals in both countries.
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