Lagos State Government has announced a partnership with Del-York Group to establish the first film city in the state. The project, named ‘Kebulania Lagos Film City’, will cost $100 million and will be executed through Private Public Partnership (PPP).
The film city will be located in Ejinrin town, in Epe Local Government Area, and will cover 100 hectares of land with 900 meters of waterfront. It will be a hub for film production, post-production, visual effects, and ancillary services that support filmmaking.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the film city will create numerous job opportunities, stimulate economic growth and attract investment. He also said the film city will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, sound stages, editing suites, production offices, and everything necessary to bring the magic of the silver screen to life.
CEO and Founder of Del-York Group, Linus Idahosa, said the film city will be more than a catalyst for creative mastery, economic vibrancy and job generation4. He said it will serve as a key that unlocks an extraordinary future for the state. He also said the film city will unite diverse cultures in a shared creative vision, serving as a melting pot where the global creative community converges and collaborates.
The groundbreaking ceremony of the Lagos Film City was held on October 19, 2023, with the presence of dignitaries from the government and the entertainment industry. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.
The company was founded by Linus Idahosa, who is also the CEO. Del-York Group has partnered with Lagos State Government to establish the first film city in the state, named ‘Kebulania Lagos Film City’. The film city will be located in Ejinrin town, in Epe Local Government Area, and will cover 100 hectares of land with 900 meters of waterfront. The project will cost $100 million and will be executed through Private Public Partnership (PPP). The film city will be a hub for film production, post-production, visual effects, and ancillary services that support filmmaking.
The film city project in Epe is expected to have a positive impact on the development of the area. The project is expected to create numerous job opportunities, stimulate economic growth and attract investment. The film city will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, sound stages, editing suites, production offices, and everything necessary to bring the magic of the silver screen to life.
I found a few articles that discuss the current state of development in Epe. According to a recent article by TPI Homes, Epe is fast becoming a hub for different activities. The article also mentions that the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently commissioned a 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Epe, and with the current expansion of the 6-lane roads in the first phase of the construction from Eleko Junction to Epe Junction, land prices are expected to soar higher. Another article by Naira metrics states that Epe is one of the fastest-growing neighbourhoods in Lagos State in terms of land price. The article also mentions that the area is situated next to the Ibeju Lekki axis and is up to 67 km away from Lekki Phase 1, a prime area in Lagos State.
The film city project in Epe is expected to have a positive impact on tourism in Lagos State. According to The Guardian Nigeria News, the Lagos Film City project is expected to boost innovation, talent discovery and storytelling. The film city is expected to attract international visitors and generate substantial economic impact . With the anticipated influx of international visitors, the tourism sector alone is expected to contribute significantly to the local economy, boosting revenue by over 20% in coming years. The Lagos Film City will also unite diverse cultures in a shared creative vision, serving as a melting pot where the global creative community converges and collaborates.
The film city project in Epe is expected to have a positive impact on the development of the area. The project is expected to create numerous job opportunities, stimulate economic growth and attract investment.