ABUJA, NIGERIA – March 23, 2026 – In a significant move to bolster cultural and economic connections between Africa and the Caribbean, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with acclaimed Nollywood filmmaker Steve Gukas during the inaugural Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit. The partnership was formally sealed by Honorable Samal Duggins, Minister representing the Department of Creative Economy, marking a strategic advancement for the nation’s creative sector.
This collaborative initiative emerges from sustained diplomatic engagements and previous ministerial visits to Nigeria, where preliminary discussions established the foundation for this transnational cultural enterprise. The agreement outlines concrete plans for a major film production scheduled to commence in Saint Kitts and Nevis by June 2026, while simultaneously creating an extensive framework for professional development, mentorship programs, and creative exchange across the global African diaspora.
Minister Duggins articulated the visionary scope of the project during the signing ceremony, emphasizing its regional significance: ‘This presents a tremendous opportunity not merely for Saint Kitts and Nevis but for the entire Caribbean region. We envision developing twelve distinctive films across the Caribbean that examine global Africa through our unique perspective.’
The Minister further elaborated on the narrative ambition behind the collaboration: ‘Our perspective transcends individual islands, embracing the Caribbean region and the Western Hemisphere in its entirety. We seek to capture the cultural nuances that define our diverse communities and authentically represent the contemporary reality of global Africa through cinematic storytelling.’
Beyond film production, the partnership establishes a comprehensive training curriculum designed to cultivate filmmaking talent. Emerging Caribbean creatives will gain practical experience in production techniques, narrative development, and international distribution channels. The inclusion of a diverse delegation from Saint Kitts and Nevis—comprising cultural practitioners, creative professionals, and industry stakeholders—demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring widespread sectoral benefits from this international cooperation.