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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Africa\u2019s creative economy is receiving a significant boost as Filmmakers Mart (FMM), a Nigeria-based digital platform connecting filmmakers with trusted production services\u2014from location scouting to logistics\u2014has secured investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Sony Innovation Fund Africa.<\/b><\/p>\n

This marks IFC\u2019s first-ever investment in Africa\u2019s audiovisual sector, as well as the first co-investment by the two organizations in this space. Already operational in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and South Africa, FMM plans to use the funding to expand into new markets, launch post-production tools, and provide training for more creators.<\/p>\n

FMM aims to become the \u201coperating system for creative industries in emerging markets\u201d by leveraging AI to automate workflows and increase access to reliable service providers, according to CEO Eric Kafui Okyerefo.<\/p>\n

With Sony\u2019s involvement, FMM gains a global edge, benefiting from their expertise in content distribution and international networks. This backing highlights growing investor confidence in Africa\u2019s storytelling talent and the infrastructure required to support its growth.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Botswana. Africa\u2019s creative economy is receiving a significant boost as Filmmakers Mart (FMM), a Nigeria-based digital platform connecting filmmakers with trusted production services\u2014from location scouting to logistics\u2014has secured investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Sony Innovation Fund Africa. 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