Nigerian music video director Dammy Twitch has announced a free filmmaking workshop aimed at empowering young creatives across Nigeria. The workshop, powered by Kadiri Collective, is his way of giving back to the industry that helped shape his journey—especially at a time when structural support for emerging talent remains minimal.
Sharing the news on X (formerly Twitter), Twitch wrote:
Over the years, Dammy Twitch has carved out a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most distinctive visual storytellers. From directing FEM by Davido to crafting videos for Olamide, Peruzzi, Fireboy DML, Teni, and Mayorkun, his work reflects a rare blend of technical skill and cultural relevance. He has also worked on major commercial campaigns and continues to expand his creative influence across Africa and beyond.
But while Twitch is known for his visuals, he’s now speaking up loudly about the limitations that creatives face in Nigeria. In a string of tweets following the announcement, he openly criticized the Nigerian government for its failure to support the creative industry in any substantial way.
“There’s always one Minister of Arts this, Creative that, saying they’re contributing to the sector, but truth is, it will be four years of meetings and conferences. The impact does not match the power this country holds. Sefini. Until we are ready to have that conversation. I come in peace.”
He didn’t stop there, adding:
“The Nigerian Government has done nothing to my knowledge for the creative sector. If they have, the impact isn’t strong in any way or form. If I win a Grammy tomorrow, they might even be the first to post. SMH.”
Twitch also highlighted some of the systemic issues affecting the industry such as lack of infrastructure, zero access to funding, poor creative education, policy without implementation, gatekeeping, and a neglect of real execution in favor of endless conferences.
While details about the workshop’s date and registration are yet to be announced, the creative community would definitely deem it plausible and a moment to behold.
It’s a rare moment of grassroots leadership—offered by someone who’s worked his way up and still believes in building others up, too.
“I can go on and on,” he added. “But this story is for another day.”
