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London, UK — Film Africa 2024 — Film Lab Africa took center stage at this year’s FilmAfrica festival with a groundbreaking panel, “Unleashing the Potential of the African Cinema Value Chain through Development Programs.” This session explored pivotal challenges and transformative opportunities within African cinema, emphasizing sustainable growth and the sector’s impact on Africa’s creative economy. This event, held at the annual Film Africa festival, spotlighted a unique b

Among the luminaries present at the 2024 Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF), one figure towered above the rest not just in stature, but in the depth of his influence on African cinema: Richard Mofe-Damijo , affectionately known as RMD. He is more than just a veteran actor; he is a cinematic legend whose influence has indelibly shaped Nollywood and placed African cinema firmly on the global stage. His presence at the festival was more than a celebratory appearance;