Founded by Nigerian writer Lani Aisida, uncredited Africa, a screenwriting initiative, has announced a landmark partnership with the Lagos state Government to deliver a free 8-week training program for aspiring screenwriters. The collaboration between them will be facilitated through the office of political, Legislative and civic engagement and the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment.
According to Uncredited Africa, the program represents:
A significant step toward building a sustainable creative economy by equipping emerging writers with the tools, access, and industry pathways needed to thrive professionally.
Speaking about the development, Aisida said:
It’s also about building sustainable careers. This partnership with Lagos State is a major step in creating an ecosystem where talented writers are not only trained but also connected to real opportunities to earn, grow, and thrive within the industry.
Lagos State has previously partnered with EbonyLife Creative Academy, Gidi Creative Academy, and Del-York Film Academy to provide free training in filmmaking and related fields. This new partnership with Uncredited Africa also targets screenwriting, a critical but often undeveloped skill in Nollywood.
This initiative complements Lagos State’s ongoing investment in the creative sector, which has already seen thousands of youths trained in filmmaking through partnerships with leading academies. By focusing on screenwriting, the program aims to strengthen storytelling in Nollywood and empower a new generation of writers to compete on the global stage.
The Uncredited Africa Screenwriting project targets individuals aged 18 to 35 and aims to produce screenplays that are ready for production.
Solabomi Shasore, who serves as Permanent Secretary at the Office of Political, Legislative, and Civic Engagement, said:
This partnership reflects our continued commitment to engaging young people in meaningful and productive ventures
Ololade Aina, Shasore’s counterpart at the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, also said:
By supporting Uncredited Africa, we are investing in a structured pathway that transforms raw talent into employable skills and viable careers.
This new partnership by the Lagos state government demonstrates that steps are being taken to develop the underdeveloped skills. This is another way to ensure Nigerian Cinema continues to grow on the global stage.
