CANEX Creations' Ambitious Push into Global Film Market Raises Questions About African Creative Industry's Viability The recent exclusive interview with Osahon Akpata, CEO of pan African investment platform CANEX Creations, highlights the organization's plans to boost the profile of Africa's filmmakers and commercialize their work globally.
With its flagship film "Clarissa" set to premiere at Cannes' Un Certain Regard sidebar on May 16, CANEX is banking on a combination of high profile talent, established distributors, and strategic partnerships to crack the code on African film's global marketability.
At first glance, CANEX Creations' mission appears laudable: invest in intellectual property, commercialize it, and scale it globally.