Lagos Commissioner Meets Empire Publishing CEO to Boost Creative Industry
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, held a strategic meeting with the CEO of Empire Publishing and Distribution, USA, Mr. Ghazi Shami, and his team. The meeting, which took place at the commissioner’s office in Alausa, Ikeja, focused on forging collaborations to support Nigeria’s creative industry.
Discussions centered on capacity building, talent sourcing, production, distribution, and management within the creative sector. The partnership aims to foster cultural exchange programs between Nigeria and the United States, with a particular emphasis on music and music education. A key highlight of the initiative is the establishment of a Music Academy in collaboration with prestigious institutions in the U.S., providing a platform for Nigerian talents to gain world-class training and exposure.
In addition, the Lagos State government will host a groundbreaking talent hunt event designed to discover and nurture emerging talents across the entire creative value chain. The initiative is expected to facilitate talent development and contribute to the growth of the industry.
Speaking at the meeting, Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka expressed the state government’s commitment to advancing the creative sector, stating that the partnership with Empire Publishing and Distribution marks a significant step toward empowering local talent and positioning Lagos as a hub for global creative excellence.
The collaboration is poised to open new opportunities for Nigerian creatives, strengthening ties between the U.S. and Nigeria while promoting cultural and artistic exchange.
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