Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has pledged the Federal Government’s support for Nigeria’s Oscar campaign with access to the $618 million Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Programme (iDICE) as Nigeria positions “Mai Martaba” to clinch the nation’s Academy Award.
Specifically, the Vice President revealed that creators will have access to the $618 million iDICE project aimed at boosting investment in digital and creative industries.
Speaking during a meeting with the film’s team led by the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Thursday, the Vice President noted delightfully that “it’s a good day to be a Nigerian.”
“We will make sure that the kaleidoscope that represents all the colours in our nation is carried along. Let’s fuse into one and support this project. There is more that binds than divides us. Within the ethnic groups, you don’t know where the boundaries end. We are essentially one people,” the Vice President stated, emphasizing national unity through the film industry.
He charged the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy to “lead the campaign to mobilise all resources to ensure Nigeria’s success at the Oscars.”
“By the end of the century, Nigeria will be the most populous nation on earth. There is beauty in numbers. I want to reiterate my unflinching support for us to get the Oscars,” the VP added.
“Mai Martaba,” directed by Prince Daniel, has been officially selected as Nigeria’s entry for the 2025 Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category. The film explores themes of power, love, and female leadership in an ancient African kingdom.
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