Nigerian filmmakers check out Zulu culture
The visit to Shakaland was the result of a Zulu Coast Film Office and KZN Film Commission initiative.
A HIGH-POWERED delegation of 35 Nigerians involved in the Nollywood film industry stopped off at Shakaland outside eShowe on Friday as part of a seven-day fact finding mission to KZN.
The delegation included, among others, producers, actors and bankers.
The visit to Shakaland was the result of a Zulu Coast Film Office and KZN Film Commission initiative.
The delegation met role-players in the province and also exchanged ideas and experiences at a conference held at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban.
While at Shakaland, they experienced the vibrant dance show in the big hut before enjoying genuine Zulu cuisine.
In the afternoon they were given an insight into Zulu culture during the cultural tour, which culminated with Zulu beer tasting with the chief.
Leader of the delegation, Mahmood Ali-Balogun, said that both countries should benefit from the visit and the ideas shared could bring in much business to KZN and Zululand.
