Joke Silva Urges Action to Restore Tinapa Film Village
Veteran actress Joke Silva has called on the Nigerian government and stakeholders to revive the Tinapa Film Village in Calabar. She expressed concern about the neglected state of the facility, which was built to boost filmmaking, tourism, and entertainment in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja, Joke Silva noted that Tinapa was designed as a major center for film production, complete with world-class studios and housing for filmmakers. However, she lamented that the site is now underused and its amenities are deteriorating. “It is sad to see Tinapa, which was created with so much hope, not living up to its original vision,” she said. “The film village had the potential to change Nigeria’s movie industry and offer jobs to many young people.” Tinapa Film Village was envisioned in the early 2000s to help make Cross River a leading destination for creativity and […]