Nigeria’s cinema is set to benefit from the positives of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and PlotWeaver, an AI-powered storytelling technology platform.
According to NFC in a statement, the partnership is strategic, timely, innovative and will transform the storytelling capabilities of Nigerian filmmakers, just as it marks a new chapter for the country’s film industry.
NFC’s Director of Public Affairs, Brian Etuk, in the statement explained that “the partnership offers PlotWeaver a rare opportunity to double down with the drive by the Federal Government, as well as NFC’s commitment to sustain the development of the film industry, through initiatives that will enable Nigerian filmmakers embrace innovative storytelling opportunities powered by Artificial Intelligence”.
Furthermore, the partnership project offers incredible and seamless film development processes, through AI-powered innovative storytelling tools to be nationwide; spread across the six geopolitical zones, and made accessible for filmmakers, students of creative studies, emerging talents and film training institutions.
NFC’s Managing Director/Chief Executive, Dr. Ali Nuhu, described the partnership as apt, setting the stage for a transformative era in Nigeria’s film industry.
“This partnership marks a pivotal shift towards a future where cultural storytelling meets cutting‑edge technology. This is not just about a software, it is about sovereignty in storytelling and equipping creatives with the power to tell their stories with accuracy, dignity, that resonate beyond Nigeria’s borders,” Dr. Nuhu stressed.
The Founder/Chief Executive of PlotWeaver, Mr. Oluwole Fagbohun, assured that the delivery time of the project, which includes securing wider buy-ins, domestic and offshore implementation framework, as well as funding campaign activities that will support the platform deployment, training and capacity‑building timelines for over the next three years, was achievable.
PlotWeaver, Mr. Fagbohun said, is designed to support filmmakers from script development, character design, cultural intelligence, market insight and enhance authentic creativity.
Among others, the partnership initiative is intended to introduce AI-driven storytelling infrastructure into the heart of Nigeria’s cinema.
It is also a commitment by NFC and PlotWeaver to elevate Nigeria’s global storytelling capabilities, create more investment opportunities and possibilities by promoting the use of intelligent tools and advance local voices.