Port Harcourt set for proposed creative academy as Perry Prominent targets 2027 launch

Plans are underway for the establishment of a creative academy in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, aimed at providing practical training in digital content production, visual media and entertainment, with commencement targeted for 2027.

The proposed initiative is expected to be established by Nigerian content creator Lazarus Destiny Chibuzor, popularly known as Perry Prominent.

The academy is expected to provide a training platform for aspiring creatives and individuals seeking to develop professional skills in the digital media and entertainment sectors. The areas of instruction will include digital content creation, video editing, photo editing, acting and general entertainment.

The digital content creation programme is expected to introduce participants to content development, creative planning, production and the use of digital platforms for publishing and audience engagement.

Video and photo editing will also feature in the proposed curriculum, with training focused on visual storytelling, editing techniques and the production of digital materials.

The acting component is expected to cover performance, character interpretation and on-camera presentation, while the general entertainment category will provide exposure to other creative and performance-related disciplines.

The proposed institution is intended to accommodate individuals at different levels of experience, including beginners interested in entering the creative industry and existing creatives seeking to improve their technical abilities.

Port Harcourt has been identified as the location for the proposed academy, with 2027 set as the target year for its commencement.

Although the project is still at the planning stage, further details regarding its official name, admission requirements, enrolment procedures, tuition fees and training schedule are expected to be made available ahead of its proposed launch.

The initiative comes amid expanding interest in digital media, online content production and entertainment, creating demand for practical creative and technical skills among aspiring professionals.

Further information about the academy’s establishment and proposed training structure is expected to be announced by Perry Prominent in due course.