#ConversationsonCreativity: Charting Africa's Screen Future for Filmmakers with NW+ TV
#ConversationsonCreativity: Charting Africa's Screen Future for Filmmakers with NW+ TV.
Johannesburg, South Africa – For African filmmakers navigating a quickly changing industry, Creative Nestlings, with the forward-thinking NW+ TV, presents a key "Conversations on Creativity" session. This important gathering will shine a light on the real workings of filmmaking and content distribution across the continent.
The discussion will feature Muthoni Waigwa, co-founder of NW+ TV – an award-winning Video-On-Demand platform looking to change how we access authentic, heritage-rich African content.
Joined by three accomplished filmmakers, the panel will move past theory, tackling the practical realities and clear opportunities for producers and creatives in Africa today. Expect a sharp look at smart ways to make money from your work, the complex challenges of getting your content out there in a diverse market, and the crucial need to build custom tech tools that truly help both African creators and their audiences. NWPlus.tv will be a focus, offering direct insights into how filmmakers can use this new platform for wider reach and steady income.
This isn't just a discussion; it's a strategic briefing and an incredibly valuable learning chance for African filmmakers ready to understand and actively shape the next chapter of the continent's lively screen culture.
Speakers
Muthoni Waigwa
Co-founder & CEO, NW+ TV
Adept audio-visual producer with 12+ years in Kenya's media industry, Muthoni co-founded Nifty Works Plus Limited and now leads NW+ TV's Video-On-Demand platform. Her high-profile portfolio includes African Union COVID-19 campaigns reaching 35,000+ across Uganda and Rwanda. Host of two influential podcasts—"Tales of Strength and Resilience" (Mastercard Foundation) and "Moments with Nderru" (7 seasons, 80+ interviews)—she represents the sophisticated intersection of traditional African storytelling and cutting-edge digital distribution.
Kirsten Mohamed
Actress, Screenwriter & Creative Producer
Witwatersrand University Dramatic Arts graduate who transitioned from acting (Disney's Cookabout, The River) to screenwriting for global platforms. Her SAFTA-nominated "Mbalenhle" and AMVCA-nominated "Ke Bona Spoko" established her voice in African cinema. Recent work spans Amazon's "Last One Laughing" (Trevor Noah), Netflix's "Go!" season 2, and SABC1's "Amalanga Awafani" telenovela. Currently developing thriller "Closure," she represents the new generation understanding both local storytelling traditions and international market demands.
Karabo Lediga
Writer & Director
Writer-director whose debut feature "Sabbatical" premiered at Rotterdam International Film Festival (2025) and streams on Prime Video across sub-Saharan Africa. Her television portfolio includes writing for Netflix's "Queen Sono" (first African Netflix Original), directing 12 seasons of International Emmy-nominated "Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola," and helming Netflix's "Only Jokes Allowed." A 2021 Berlinale Talents and Toronto International Film Festival Writers' Studio alumna, her award-winning work spans prestigious international festivals.
Dumisani Phakathi (Malo 8)
Director, Television, Film & Commercials
Soweto-born director who's been crafting African visual narratives since age sixteen. After conceptualizing "The Electric Workshop" (five successful years), he built an international portfolio including BBC, Arte, and TV2 Denmark collaborations. Festival recognition spans Toronto Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, and Best Director at Montecatini Film Festival. Beyond screens, he operates Yard Theatre company and MatchBox Art Gallery on Soweto's Vilakazi Street, embodying entrepreneurial African creative leadership.
Partners
About NW+ TV
NW+ TV is an award-winning creative company that produces content for the digital-savvy African audience. Recognizing the surging demand for digital content and widespread digital media adoption across Africa, NW+ TV has strategically transitioned into producing original content in collaboration with fellow creatives, licensing content from filmmakers, and offering a delightful viewing experience through their platform, NW+ TV.
Their Video-On-Demand (VOD) service delivers diverse African content with wholesome, heritage, and inspirational themes. The platform operates on a subscription model, with customers able to choose from three tiers: 24-hour, weekly, or monthly subscription plans.
About Creative Nestlings
Creative Nestlings champions African creative culture, serving as a vital link between creatives—connecting them to the resources needed to forge sustainable careers, businesses, products, and intellectual property. We work to foster equitable, creative, and cultural industries across the continent.
We achieve this through publishing, immersive community experiences, insightful mapping and research, and bespoke brand and institutional partnerships. For young creatives, we provide access to essential tools and knowledge. For our industry partners, we open doors to Africa's vibrant, emerging talent, offering unique amplification opportunities and deep insights into the continent's dynamic creative landscape. At our core, we believe that relevant ideas, creative voices, inspiring stories, and enduring experiences have a positive and lasting impact on society and daily life.