Netflix: Shaibu Husseini leads ministerial delegation to Amsterdam

To discuss the impact of Netflix’s recent decision to stop commissioning original Nollywood content and also pave the way for future collaborations, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, has sent an official delegation to meet with officials of the streaming giant in Europe.

The meeting, which is expected to hold at Netflix’s corporate headquarters in Amsterdam, also aims to explore solutions that benefit both parties.

Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), will lead the ministerial delegation. Some stakeholders like filmmaker Charles Okpaleke; Kene Okwousa, Group Managing Director of FilmOne; Moses Iwang, filmmaker/director; and Joy Odiete, president, Film Distributors Association of Nigeria (FDAN), will accompany him.

A statement from NFVCB disclosed that the meeting with the streaming giant underscores the ministry’s commitment to promoting Nigeria’s creative economy and protecting the interests of local content creators. The delegation’s engagement with Netflix is expected to yield positive outcomes for the Nigerian film industry and pave the way for future collaborations.

The statement adds: “As the Minister responsible for driving the growth of Nigeria’s creative economy, Barrister Musawa has consistently demonstrated her dedication to empowering local talent and promoting cultural exchange. This meeting is a testament to her efforts to foster international partnerships that benefit Nigeria’s creative sector.”