Film Association of Malawi President Dorothy Kingston has returned to Malawi following her participation in the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) 2026 event in Nigeria, where she engaged key players in the African film industry to explore opportunities for collaboration and international exposure for Malawian creatives.
Kingston arrived at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe today after meeting the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and officials from the Pan-African Actors Roundtable and Awards (PAARA).
Speaking to the press following the trip, Kingston said the engagements have opened opportunities for partnerships, international market access and stronger collaboration between Malawi and Nigeria’s creative industries.
Among the outcomes is an agreement for the Nigerian film IKENGA to premiere in Malawi for the first time, while plans are also underway to showcase the local production SONA by the Welcome to Maula Prison Film team.
Kingston said the engagements form part of her broader vision to position Malawi as a film destination and strengthen the country’s creative industry.
Her return also comes as preparations continue for the Malawi Film Awards and Gala scheduled for December.
