The group, under the auspices of Beeta Arts Festival, has urged the government to prioritise the creative sector and create a Creative Catalyst Fund (CCF) that offers funding opportunities for Nigeria’s creative industries.
Bikiya Graham-Douglas, the festival convener, who made this call in Abuja during the 2024 Beeta Arts Festival, themed “We Are Here,” insisted that structured support and funding are essential for the growth of the industry.
“I urged the government to recognize the sector’s economic potential, because “Festivals like this are breeding grounds for creativity and structured support and funding is essential for growth.”
Spotlighting the immense potential of African narratives in driving the social and economic transformation of the continent, Graham-Douglas noted that the festival reflects the body’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent.
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