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☷U S Department of State Announces Film Music and Television Platforms to Strengthen the U S African Creative Economies United States Department of State
U.S. Department of State ( By Press Release office)
Mar 31,2024
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Last week in Lagos , Nigeria , Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield casually mentioned that the United States will be stepping up educational and cultural initiatives to strengthen creative economies between the United States and Africa . This announcement follows a recent visit to Nigeria by Secretary of State Antony J . Blinken and aligns with President Biden ' s 2022 Executive Order to use the creative arts to enhance ties between the two continents . During a speech at the University of Lagos , Assistant Secretary Satterfield introduced a film - focused pilot program for Nigerian students as part of the Community College Initiative Program ( CCI ) . Additionally , mid - level music industry professionals from various African countries will be participating in the American Music Mentorship Program ( AMMP ) . The African Creative TV ( ACTV ) initiative will provide development and networking opportunities for television professionals across the continent . For more information , contact eca - press@state . gov .
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