What is the Next Narrative Africa Fund (NNAF)?

The Next Narrative Africa Fund (NNAF) is a $40 million commercial content fund launched in late 2024, with an additional $10 million from non-profit Venture Studio, focused on developing and producing African and Diasporan content.

How many projects did the NNAF select?

The NNAF selected nine projects from over 2,000 global submissions, aiming to foster world-class entertainment produced in Africa.

What kind of projects does the NNAF support?

The NNAF supports a diverse range of projects including action pictures, political thrillers, spy stories, sci-fi romance, and musical comedies, all with a focus on African and diaspora narratives.

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Africa Fund Fuels Global Storytelling with $40M

12 Mar

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Next Narrative Africa Fund launched with $40 million.
Fund supports projects from Africa and the diaspora.
Nine diverse projects selected from over 2,000 submissions.

Africa Fund Fuels Global Storytelling with $40M

The Next Narrative Africa Fund (NNAF), launched in late 2024 by CEO Akunna Cook, has announced its inaugural slate of nine development projects. The $40 million fund, supplemented by $10 million from non-profit Venture Studio, focuses on African and Diasporan content.

These selections, chosen from over 2,000 global submissions, include South African projects like "Beyond Day Zero," produced by Trevor Noah, and "Skunk" starring Thuso Mbedu. Other supported works span genres from political thrillers and spy stories to sci-fi romance and musical comedies, hailing from countries including Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone.