Nigeria’s Ebonylife, Sony Pictures sign TV co-development deal
EbonyLife Ltd and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) have announced
that they will co-develop three exciting new scripted TV projects, with
SPT set to distribute internationally.
The three-project deal, the first of its kind between SPT and a
Nigerian production company, will also include a TV series inspired by
the Dahomey Warriors.
The action-packed series, inspired by true events that took place in
the West African Kingdom of Dahomey, will tell the empowering story of
the all-female Warriors and show the ultimate strength of women coming
together, fighting to protect and honour their people. Development on
the Dahomey Warriors project will start immediately with further details
of the two additional projects to follow.
Mo Abudu, Chief Executive Officer, EbonyLife Ltd said: “Ever
since our launch in June 2013, our vision has always been to change the
narrative about Africa and to tell our stories from our perspective. We
have invested in the creation of quality programming and the development
of our people and their ideas. It is this ethos that has given us the
opportunity to partner with a world-class organisation like Sony
Pictures Television. Now we have the opportunity to bring the
fascinating story of The Dahomey Warriors, and many others like it, to
audiences around the world. It has been hard work getting here, but
that’s what we are known for at EbonyLife. As I always say, ‘If you can
think it, you can do it’.’’
Wayne Garvie, President, International Production, Sony Pictures
Television said, “Mo Abudu is one of the most formidable and creative
figures in Nigerian television, and with EbonyLife her and the team are
creating something that is truly ground-breaking and extraordinary. Our
aim is to help EbonyLife create a portfolio of African content that will
fulfill their aim of being one of Africa’s prime creators of premium
content.”
The news follows EbonyLife’s recently announced unscripted deal with
SPT, where they will be exclusively adapting the hit game show ‘The
Dating Game’ for Nigerian audiences.
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