The Nigerian film and television industry in the past couple of years has seen tremendous improvement in the technical and other production values of film and television content.
International film and media bigwigs are now turning their attention to Nigeria. This offers of a great window of opportunities to young Nigerian producers and other media executives.
Recently at an outing in Miami, Florida, Michael Ofuonye was confirmed as the DISCOP ambassador for Nigeria. DISCOP is a TV content market that holds annually in different countries around the world.
Michael who is the programs manager at MCL TV, based in Aba, Abia State, had travelled to represent his TV station, NAPTE Content Market, in Miami.
It may be recalled that Michael and his formidable team have worked as consultants to the Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, producing a series of documentaries and other TV content.
As DISCOP ambassador, Michael Ofuonye and his team have exciting responsibilities.
In 2020, DISCOP has two events earmarked for two African cities, Johannesburg in South Africa and Abidjan in Cote D’ivoire. They are already talking with TV stations, production studios, government agencies and independent producers that will love to attend the DISCOP event.
The team will help facilitate travel and arrange networking events that will benefit participants.
-Oyin Princess