A project to empower 2,500 young creatives has been started by the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy (FMACCE) and Google.
In a statement, FMACCE minister Hannatu Musa-Musawa stated that the empowerment would take place via a special training program offered by the Del York Creative Academy.
According to Ms. Musa-Musawa, 10,000 young creatives would eventually be empowered throughout Nigeria.
She claims that this partnership is an important step forward for the Creative Leap Acceleration Program (CLAP) of the FMACCE.
According to her, the goal of CLAP was to support innovation and skill development as well as public-private partnerships in Nigeria’s creative industry.
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) is leading the CLAP initiative, an FMACCE initiative, in Nigeria. The program aims to equip aspiring creatives with vital skills and foster sustainable growth within Nigeria’s creative industry. By partnering with Google and Del York Creative Academy, the program will provide participants with hands-on learning experiences in various areas. This aligns with CLAP’s core objectives of creating employment opportunities, diversifying the economy, and deepening Nigeria’s cultural export potential.
Olumide Falegan, manager of EMEA Music & Culture at Google sub-Saharan Africa, said that this initiative was about recognising and equipping unsung heroes of the creative industries. He said that by empowering 2,500 professionals across Nigeria, Google was investing in the future of Africa’s cultural influence and economic prosperity. Google’s commitment to supporting the creative ecosystem in Africa includes initiatives like the ‘Black Voices Fund’ and ‘Made for You’.
Linus Idahosa, executive chairman and CEO of the Del-York Group, highlighted the significance of the initiative. He said that the partnership with Google was designed to bridge the gap between creative practitioners and corporate stakeholders, fostering a new generation of creative entrepreneurs and enhancing the capabilities of the corporate sector to leverage creative expertise for business growth.
The program aims to fostering a new wave of talent that would drive innovation, create compelling content, and contribute to the continued growth of Nigeria’s creative economy. Interested applicants can register for the training at https://portal.delyorkcreative.academy/behind-the-camera/register
