Haitian rapper and musician, Wyclef Jean, is set to visit Plateau State on December 28, 2023, to host a peace concert and lay the foundation for the groundbreaking National Film Village.
This film village, a first of its kind in Africa, aims to be a creative hub for emerging talents not only in Plateau but also from across the continent.
The National Film Village project is expected to be a game-changer in the local and global entertainment landscapes.
It will feature cutting-edge music and movie studios, fostering equitable wealth distribution and providing a platform to showcase the talents of Plateau’s youth on the global stage.
Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Joshua Laven, explained, “We want to develop a state-of-the-art film village, first of its kind in Africa here. Wyclef Jean is coming on December 28, 2023, for a peace concert and then lay the foundation for the film village. The governor has got the commitment of all developers with a view to hitting the ground running.”
General Manager of Jos Metropolitan Development Board, Hart Bankat, expressed satisfaction with the chosen sites for the projects, emphasizing their alignment with the Governor of Pleateu State, Caleb Mutfwang mandate to implement the greater Jos masterplan.
The partnership aims to establish a technology and infrastructure hub covering 4000 hectares of land within the state.
Wyclef is also set to visit Jos early next year to participate in the Incredible Music Festival, hosted by Nigerian rapper Jude “MI” Abaga.
