Nigerian media company EbonyLife has opened a cinema and cultural centre in London, United Kingdom, to showcase Nollywood and other Black and African films.
EbonyLife founder, Mo Abudu, announced the opening in a post on X on Thursday, describing the centre as “a new destination for Black and African creativity, culture and connection in the heart of London”.
Located near Nine Elms in south-west London, EbonyLife Place London was unveiled at a ceremony attended by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Abudu, according to the BBC.
Speaking at the launch, Abudu said the project was driven by the need to create more spaces where audiences could experience Black and African storytelling, according to the BBC.
“I do think there is a younger audience of young people now that just want to see great storytelling.
“We make great films, and I think we need to create experiences where people can come,
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