The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy has partnered with the Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA) 2024. This collaboration aims to boost Nigeria’s animation industry through capacity-building initiatives under the Creative Leap Acceleration Programme (CLAP), showcasing local talent and enhancing storytelling quality.

The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy has announced its collaboration with the Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA) 2024 to drive growth in Nigeria’s animation industry.

LIFANIMA, now in its seventh year, has established itself as Africa’s premier animation festival, providing a platform for local animators and boosting the country’s creative industry.

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The Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership.

She highlighted that the Ministry’s endorsement of LIFANIMA aligns with its mission to empower Nigeria’s creative industry through strategic initiatives.

A significant part of this collaboration will be the development of an Animation Capacity Building Programme under the Creative Leap Acceleration Programme (CLAP).

This programme, in collaboration with LIFANIMA founder Mr Muyiwa Kayode, is set to launch this year and aims to provide young creatives with workshops and training in the latest animation technologies.

LIFANIMA plays a vital role in promoting Nigerian talent, improving the quality of local animation, and positioning the country as a key player in the global animation industry.

The festival’s efforts contribute to Nigeria’s creative economy by attracting international attention and promoting cultural preservation.

The Ministry’s key objectives in this partnership include increasing Nigerian animation content in mainstream cinema, globally promoting local animators, enhancing production quality, and establishing Nigeria as a destination for animation film festivals.

This collaboration is designed to prepare Nigeria for a share of the global animation industry, which is projected to reach $600 billion by 2030.

Minister Musawa noted that the partnership reflects the Ministry’s commitment to fostering cultural preservation, economic diversification, and boosting Nigeria’s creative sector. She expressed optimism about the future of Nigeria’s animation industry and the positive impact of the festival.