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Stakeholders in the Nigerian film and creative space gathered at Four Points by Sheraton for the 4th edition of the Peace Anyiam Osigwe Nigeria digital content regulation conference.
The conference kicked off early Thursday, November 14 and ended on Friday, November 15 with a total of 12 panel discussions and over 36 panellists including Mildred Okwo, Kene Okwuosa, Francis Onwuchie, Joy Odiete, Ope Ajayi, Michael Williams, Funmi Onuma, Naz Onuzo, Uche Agbo, Patrick Lee, Mary Njoku, Fidelis Duker, Ruth Kadiri, Emeka Mba among others.
The event, which was hosted by the Executive Director of the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board, Dr Shaibu Husseini, had several dignitaries in attendance with the founder and chairman of EbonyLife group, Dr. Mo Abudu, giving the keynote address.
The event also had in attendance Tola Akerele, who represented the Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, Senator Ben Bruce, George Anyiam-Osigwe, Kennedy Anyiam-Osigwe, Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, Fidelis Duker, Joke Silva, Hon. Aisha Augie, Kareem tajudeen Abisodun, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Andy Boyo, Charles Novia, Segun Arinze, Abdulrazak Abdullahi, Kazeem Adeoti, Mahmood Alli-Balogun, Olumide Iyanda, Teco Benson, Adebukola Agbanioloja, Chioma Onyenwe, Mykel Parish Ajaere,Ike Nnaebue, greg Odutayo, Francis Onwochei, Victor Okhai, Lancelot Imasuen, and Wunmi Toriola amongst several others.
Speaking at the event, Dr Husseini urged filmmakers and content creators to continue pushing the boundaries of creativity while also embracing responsibility.
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“I am thrilled to see such a gathering of experts and stakeholders in the Nigerian motion picture industry. As we are gathered to exchange ideas, forge new partnerships, and chart a course for Nigeria’s digital content regulation future. I want to emphasise the importance of collaboration and cooperation in our shared goal of promoting a vibrant and responsible creative sector. In fact, the whole idea of the digital content regulation conference which was named after the late iconic writer, filmmaker and producer Peace ANyiam-Osigwe and which I must credit my predecessor Alhaji Adedayo Thomas for birthing, is to provide a platform for industry professionals, thought leaders, operators and innovators to share knowledge, collaborate and network especially in the face of the continued shift from traditional to digital consumption of content in Nigeria”.
“Since our work has the power to shape minds and influence culture, it’s crucial that we balance artistic expression with sensitivity and respect for our audience. By doing so, we are not only upholding the integrity of our industry but also contributing to a more informed and empathetic society,” Husseini said.
With the theme: Film and Video Regulation in the digital age: balancing creativity and responsibility, panel discussions varied from developing narratives and contents for worldwide appeal, to regulation, legal and practical issues in the use of AI in film and TV production, global distribution: what does buyers really want in film and video works, cracking the formula of studio and independent film financing, strategies for higher returns and audience impact,preserving social culture heritage, documenting and engaging new audiences, women in film and digital media, classification, collective management and collective bargaining in the digital era, balancing creativity and responsibility.
