The MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa Academy has introduced its 2024 cohorts, consisting of 20 students selected for a fully-funded, one-year training program in film and television in Lagos.
The statement to Saturday Beats highlighted a meticulous six-week selection process, involving interviews and assessments by industry experts and regional academy directors.
The CEO of MultiChoice West Africa, John Ugbe, urged the chosen students from Nigeria and Ghana to embrace the opportunities provided, emphasizing the value of the MTF structure.
At the welcome event, MTF’s West Africa Academy Director, Atinuke Babatunde, expressed anticipation for the graduates to infuse the local creative sector with fresh ideas, energy, and enthusiasm, citing past successes and collaborations with Africa Magic.
MultiChoice views the MTF Academy as an investment in the industry’s future, welcoming the new cohort to the MultiChoice family and aiming to equip them for creating compelling African narratives for global audiences.
