Moses Babatope, Founder/CEO of Nile Media Entertainment and Co-Founder of the FilmHouse Group, is one of the most influential figures in Nigerian and African cinema. From the early days of fewer than 10 cinemas nationwide to a thriving film industry generating ₦11.9 billion at the box office, Babatope has had a "front row" seat at the forefront of this rapidly evolving movie industry. In this episode of one2one, he unpacks the incredible journey of building a viable cinema ecosystem, the phenomenal rise of Nigerian content to approximately 50% of the total box office share, and the role of technology and transparency in driving growth throughout the industry. He also examines the challenges of funding, distribution, piracy, and the pressing need for data-driven structures to propel Nollywood to the next level.
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