Woodhall Capital, a financial advisory firm, has spoken about its willingness to support the Nigerian creative industry with funding.

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At the second edition of Lagos Canvas held in Ikoyi on January 19, Moji Hunponu-Wusu, the founder, disclosed that African creatives can now access funding through the firm.

She also emphasised the importance of building local solutions to enhance the growth of the industry, adding that “home is where solution is”.

“Nobody is coming to save us if we don’t stand up and build our own table. And as I always say, if not me, who? And if not now, when? All the countries we admire, their forefathers paid the price for the success and the amazing things that you see,” she said.

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“We are someone else’s forefathers, so we will pay the price. Home is where the solution is, and if not Woodhall Capital, who will do it?

“A Creative Bank becomes necessary because, oftentimes, I see creatives validated only when they achieve success overseas.

“We can have a number one hit song here, but we have been programmed to believe it is a success only when people abroad validate us.

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“This is because funding dictates the direction of what you do. And so now, there is African funding through Woodhall Capital.”

On his part, Jonny Baxter, the British deputy high commissioner, revealed the United Kingdom’s plan to strengthen trade relations in Nigeria.

“We are working with the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment to focus on certain sectors where we can build partnerships and grow trading relations between the UK and Nigeria, and also to develop expertise in Nigeria,” he said.

Lagos Canvas, which is a celebration of the vibrant cultural pulse of Lagos through arts, music, fashion, and film, was organized by Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Media.

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Abudu stated that the aim of the event is to ensure that the next generation is supported in music, film, fashion, and art.

The event was attended by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Lagos commissioner for tourism and culture, and several stakeholders in the creative industry.



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