The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is excited to launch a series of online masterclasses available on Africa’s creative network, the MTF portal! The masterclasses offer exclusive access to practical, industry expert-led skills workshops that afford film and television professionals the ability to interact and learn from the best in Africa.
Nigeria’s modern fashion industry is still young and growing, even though the art of stringing beautiful pieces of textile together with a needle and thread to make clothes is as old as the country’s history. Decades ago, Nigeria had a relatively booming textile sector which ultimately positioned the country’s fashion industry as a potentially viable money-spinner. But, like many other promising industries in the developing nation, progress died down with the oil boom and the eventual takeover of the textile sector by the Chinese.
Everyday various sectors across our continent are adjusting and finding ways to deal with challenges brought about by the current pandemic. Given our position in Africa’s video entertainment sector, we are acutely aware of the challenges our partners in the industry face. At this time, we would like to stand by them.
Zimbabwe’s screen acting powerhouse Emmanuel Mbirimi has gone to be with the Lord aged 65. A gentle soul and great talent, he entered eternal rest while being treated at a private hospital in Harare. Although Mr Mbirimi, as we referred to him, had been battling ill health for a while, the news of his passing shook us to the core with memories of our last production together The Letter in August 2019 still fresh in my mind.