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| Zurab Pololikashuili [Photo Credit: The Diplomat in Spain] |
Wednesday, the UNWTO suggested a partnership between Nollywood and Hollywood to promote the export of African culture.
At the UNWTO Conference on "Linking Tourism, Culture and the Creative Industries," held in Lagos, Zurab Pololikashuili, the organization's secretary general, said this.
The planned partnership would include a roadshow employing theatres and the creative industry to export the potential of tourism and African culture, according to Mr Pololikashuili, who expressed his admiration for Nollywood's success over the years.
“We can do a lot of things together, if we can speak on this from Nollywood and Hollywood, and we agree, then at our next meeting, we will sign the necessary documents.
“With this, it will be easier to understand one another, I say congratulations to Nigerians, to have succeeded with Nollywood.
“The various presentations have been interesting and amazing and I am happy to have made new friends here in Nigeria,” he said.
The three-day global conference which commenced November 14 would end November 16.
The conference attracted delegates from across the globe.
(NAN)