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flag African-led fund backs *Clarissa*, first major African-financed film acquired globally by NEON.

flag CANEX Creations Inc., backed by Afreximbank’s FEDA fund, has invested in *Clarissa*, a Nigerian film directed by Arie and Chuko Esiri, a contemporary take on Virginia Woolf’s novel set in Lagos. flag Shot on 35mm, the drama follows a woman reflecting on her past before a party, starring Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, Ayo Edebiri, and India Amarteifio. flag Acquired for global distribution by NEON, the film is the first major project fully financed by African institutions, marking a milestone in African-led film production and international reach.

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