Write Hatem Mohamed
_The Fund represents one of the largest dedicated film investment platforms for Africa’s creative industries and signals a major push to connect African storytelling with global capital markets._
The African Export-Import Bank `Afreximbank through its development impact investment arm, the
Fund for Export Development in Africa`FEDA`, today announced the appointment of
One Street Studios
as the Co-General Partner*ط of the Pan African Film Fund
The Fund aims to mobilise up to US$1 billion
for Africa’s film and creative industries.
*Launched under CANEX to Position Afric as a Global Content Hub
Launched in May 2025 as part of the
Afreximbank Creative Africa Nexus `CANEX
programme, the Pan-African Film Fund will mobilise and direct capital towards the growth of Africa’s *film, television, and immersive media industrie
positioning the continent as a globally competitive hub for audiovisual production and storytelling.
Diversified Financing Focused on Export-Oriented Project
The Fund will support a diversified portfolio spanning content production, infrastructure and distribution, through a mix of equity, quasi-equity and structured financing solutions tailored to creative industry projects.
It will prioritise export-oriented projects with strong global distribution potential, supported by partnerships with studios, streaming platforms and distributors to ensure a robust pipeline of bankable opportunities.
Investing Across the Full Audiovisual Value Chain
In addition to financing, the Fund will help address structural constraints across the industry by investing across the
full value chain of the audiovisual sector
. This includes supporting film and television content development and production, strengthening the global distribution of African-produced content, expanding digital streaming and exhibition platforms, and developing production studios and post-production infrastructure.
Through this integrated approach, the Fund aims to build a
globally competitive film ecosyste capable of sustaining long-term growth and positioning African storytelling on the world stage.
Strategic Partnership Combining Finance and Creative Expertise
FEDA and One Street Studios
will serve as Co-General Partners
to the Fund. This strategic partnership combines financial capabilities with industry expertise to build a scalable investment platform aligned with the continent’s rapidly expanding creative economy.
As a strategic partner, One Street Studios brings an integrated model that merges capital with creative vision — financing, developing, and producing content from inception to screen, while bridging the diaspora and Africa in support of African-owned narratives. As a fully funded studio, it invests in bold stories and overlooked storytellers, uniting project financing, publishing, and screen adaptation under one roof.
Leadership Statements
Dr. George Elombi President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, said:
_“The partnership between FEDA and One Street Studios is most timely and strategic. It serves as a crucial bridge uniting the diaspora with geographic Africa, and empowers our creative economy to take full ownership of our narratives, enabling us to produce what we consume and consume what we produce.”_
Lavaille Lavette Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Film Fund and Managing Partner at One Street Studios / JVL Media, emphasised:
_“Africa’s creative industries are entering a defining moment. Through the Pan-African Film Fund, we will mobilise long-term capital that supports creators, strengthens production capacity, and builds sustainable global distribution pathways for African storytelling.”_
Emmanuel Assiak Chief Executive Officer of FEDA, added:
_“African storytelling carries extraordinary cultural depth and universal relevance. Through the Pan-African Film Fund, FEDA is enabling creators to produce world-class content while connecting them with global audiences and long-term investment capital.”_
A Milestone for CANEX Strategy
The announcement marks a significant milestone in Afreximbank’s broader *Creative Africa Nexus`CANEX` strategy, reinforcing its commitment to transforming Africa’s creative industries into a globally competitive sector capable of driving economic growth, job creation, and cultural influence across the continent.
