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Film Does Not Have a Language”: Kunle Afolayan on Culture, AI and the Future of Nollywood
At the Series Mania Festival, 30 African delegates, including producers, distributors, broadcasters, and other industry professionals, gathered in Lille, France, to foster new partnerships and discover emerging talent. Among these delegates were ten Nigerian representatives: Mimidoo Bartel, Chioma Ude, Zulumoke Oyioba, Daniel Olaoluwa, Enyi Omeruah, Blessing Uzzi, Moses Babatope, Onome Ifeanyi, Chioma Onyenwe, and Kunle Afolayan.
In our exclusive Series Mania Interviews, we spoke with several Nigerian delegates to explore the state of Nollywood on the global stage, the perception of Nollywood worldwide, the cultural exportation of Nigerian cinema, and Nollywood’s relationship with Artificial Intelligence, among other related topics.
Our first conversation is with Kunle Afolayan, one of the prominent producers in modern Nollywood. Known for films such as “Anikulapo,” “Swallow,” “The Figurine,” and “Citation,” Kunle shares his insights on the relationship between Nollywood and AI, as well as the dynamics of streaming platforms in Nigeria.
https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/04/kunle-afolayan-on-culture-ai-and-the-future-of-nollywood/
