Rollpay Africa, in partnership with Nile Entertainment, recently hosted the Film Tech Connect Exhibition at Nile Cinemas Ikota, bringing together leading figures from the film, technology, and finance industries to explore the future of filmtech in Africa.
The event attracted a diverse group of influential individuals, including Moses Babatope (CEO, Nile Group), Eric Kafui Okyerefo (CEO, Rollpay Africa), Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Linda Ikeji, Dr. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Uche Okocha, and Tolu Lord Tanner, alongside filmmakers like Biodun Stephen, Judith Audu, Nora Awolowo, and Kayode Kasum. These industry leaders engaged in high-level discussions about the role of technology in the African entertainment sector and its potential to drive innovation.
A key highlight was the unveiling of Rollpay Africa’s new platform, designed to streamline payments for cast, crew, and vendors, providing a seamless solution to manage production payroll. The event centered around how technology can solve critical challenges in the African film industry, specifically in financial management and production payroll.
Panel discussions covered topics such as optimizing production financing, talent management, legal structures, and content distribution. Notable speakers included Oluwaseun Lawal (Marketing Manager, Rollpay Africa), Jadesola Campbell (Venture Partner, Talent X), Tope Alake (Founder, Casting Place), Babatunde Lawal (Storyteller), Shawn Buler (CEO, Atunjuwe Entertainment), Nky Ofeimum (Senior Legal Executive, Circuits), Folajimi Alli-Balogun (Assistant Vice President, MBO Capital), and Ololade Oloniyo (Licensing, Innovation & Compliance Lead, Nile Media Entertainment Group).
The first panel, titled “Navigating the Future: Building Innovative Distribution Solutions for Filmmakers,” discussed strategies for helping filmmakers manage production payments, distribute content efficiently, and improve financial operations. The second panel, “Navigating the Future of FilmTech: Challenges and Solutions for Filmmakers,” examined current industry challenges and explored how technology is being used to streamline filmmaking processes.
Jadesola Campbell emphasized the importance of investment in the creative sector, stating, “We help investors find great projects and give creatives access to safe funding. We also help creatives take advantage of new and existing channels through our distribution-as-a-service solutions.”
Oluwaseun Lawal highlighted the need for embracing innovation, saying, “Filmtech is rapidly evolving. While resistance to change is common, it’s crucial for filmmakers to adopt new tools that simplify processes. Rollpay is here to solve challenges, especially around production payroll and payments.”
The event also provided a preview of Nile Entertainment’s 2025 film slate, featuring highly anticipated releases like Blackout (February 21), The Artifact (March 21), Radio Voice (April 11), and Serpent Gift (August 29). These upcoming films underscore Nile Entertainment’s commitment to producing compelling African stories for a global audience.
As the African entertainment industry continues to grow internationally, the integration of film and technology is transforming how stories are created, financed, and distributed. Rollpay Africa, powered by Filmmakers Mart, is leading this change, providing filmmakers with secure, efficient payment systems and better financial management tools.
Through this collaboration, Nile Entertainment and Rollpay Africa are paving the way for innovative solutions that empower filmmakers, streamline production processes, and contribute to the growth of Africa’s film and entertainment sectors.
