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By Zika Bobby
Beijing TV Dramas and Movies Season kicked off in Nigeria, at the weekend, to foster artistic and literary exchange and strengthen the cooperation between China and Nigeria’s movie industries.
Tagged: “The Nigeria 2023: Beijing TV Dramas and Movies Broadcasting Season in Africa,” the event was organised by the Beijing Municipal Radio and Television Bureau through the Embassy of People’s Republic of China in Nigeria and hosted by NTA- Star TV Network Limited (StarTimes).
The Chinese movie industry is ranked the largest in the world, producing over 3,000 shows annually.
In his opening statement, Chief Executive Officer of StarTimes Nigeria, Joshua Wang, expressed his excitement about the annual Beijing TV Dramas and Movies Broadcasting event, which has been taking place in various parts of Africa for the past eight years.
Wang highlighted the partnership between StarTimes Nigeria and Beijing Municipal Radio and Television Bureau as the driving force behind the event, noting that Chinese movies and TV dramas would be broadcasted in English, French, Portuguese, and local languages such as Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Swahili, to promote understanding between China and African countries.
Wang further emphasised the event would promote cooperation between China and Nigeria’s movie industries, which have both made significant gains in the past few decades.
The 2023 Beijing TV Dramas and Movies Broadcasting Season will showcase various genres, including romance, family, Chinese kung-fu, and documentaries on StarTimes.
Li Xuda, the cultural counsellor of Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, also highlighted the importance of the partnership in promoting cultural ties between the two countries.
He stressed the need to learn about each other’s countries and noted the similarities between China and Nigeria, such as sharing a national day.
Li Xuda highlighted said the partnership would strengthen the commonalities.
Director General representative of NTA, who represented Nollywood, the biggest movie industry in Nigeria, said the partnership would foster artistic, cultural, and bilateral relations between both countries.
“This event would provide a platform for Nigeria’s movie industry to interact and learn from China’s movie industry, which has made significant strides in the global movie market.
The Nigeria 2023: Beijing TV Dramas and Movies Broadcasting Season in Africa is a significant event that promotes cultural ties between China and African countries.
“It provides an opportunity for both countries to showcase their movie industries and learn from each other. With the diverse range of genres available for viewers on the Star Times platform, it promises to be an exciting event that will enhance the understanding and cooperation between China and Africa,” he said.
