Nigeria, April 1 -- Award-winning Nollywood actress and producer Adesua Etomi-Wellington has made a strong case for deeper collaboration and increased institutional investment as essential drivers for the global expansion of Nigeria's film industry.

Speaking in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the 40-year-old actress spoke on the growing importance of partnerships between Nollywood and international film industries, particularly Hollywood, as a pathway to scaling African storytelling and meeting rising global demand.

"I am a huge fan of collaboration. I don't think that any man is an island. I'm really excited about the collaborations between Hollywood and Nollywood. I'm excited about collaborations between international and local filmi...