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Come closer. The fire has something to say.
Culture is the language. Story is the currency.
Stage Plays · Tales by Moonlight · Dialogue Series · Art, Culture, Tourism & the Creative Economy
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Come closer. The fire has something to say.
Culture is the language. Story is the currency.
Stage Plays · Tales by Moonlight · Dialogue Series · Art, Culture, Tourism & the Creative Economy
Village Films Production exists to give African stories their rightful place on the world stage — told with excellence, rooted in tradition, and bold enough to speak to the moment. We believe culture is diplomacy, and that story is the oldest and most powerful currency there is.
To produce and platform world-class African theatrical, multimedia, and dialogue-driven content that preserves cultural heritage, stimulates economic opportunity, and builds bridges — between generations, between the continent and its diaspora, and between African culture and global affairs.
A world in which African stories are told on their own terms, by their own people — shaping global culture, informing international policy, driving creative economies, and passing hard-won wisdom from one generation to the next.
Every production, every dialogue, every story is a communal act. We build together. The village is not a metaphor — it is our operating model.
Cultural memory is intelligence, not nostalgia. We look back not to remain there, but to carry forward what matters most.
Excellence in craft. Integrity in conduct. We hold our productions, our partnerships, and ourselves to the highest standard — on stage and off it.
Every story we tell carries a responsibility to illuminate truth, provoke reflection, and leave its audience changed.
Cast, crew, community, continent — we move as one. Our partnerships are built on trust, our collaborations on shared purpose.
"Every village had a storyteller. Every storyteller shaped the village.
We are that village. We are that story."
"Culture is the diplomacy that drives commerce."
— Michael Ojo, Founder · Village Films Production
Five pillars of work — live performance, storytelling, dialogue, education, media, and international partnerships — all rooted in one purpose: African culture on the world stage.
Original African stage productions rooted in the Tales by Moonlight tradition — where stories gather communities, pass down wisdom, and confront the world as it is. Family. Identity. Faith. Politics. Power. Performed with fire, laughter, and truth.
A platform for critical conversations at the intersection of art, culture, tourism, economics, and the future. How does creativity drive prosperity? How does Africa lead in the global creative economy? Where do art, tourism, and technology converge?
Tales by Moonlight adapted for schools and youth — performances, storytelling workshops, and cultural sessions that teach heritage, moral values, and African identity to young people in the diaspora. Nurturing the next generation of African voices.
Extending our stories beyond the stage — filmed productions, documentary content, a long-form audio and podcast series, and branded cultural content for organisations seeking authentic engagement with African and diaspora communities.
Joint productions with theatre companies and cultural institutions across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, the UK, and beyond. Bringing African artists to Canada and taking Canadian-African productions to the continent and the wider diaspora. Building Africa's seat at the global table — on Africa's terms.
"Long before books, before screens, before algorithms —
there was a fire, a circle, and a voice that said: listen.
That tradition is not dead. It is waiting to be remembered."
Tales by Moonlight is Village Films Production's signature storytelling initiative — drawing on the oral tradition that shaped generations across Africa. Stories designed to impart wisdom, ignite conversation, and knit communities together. Adapted for our era: politics, religion, economy, identity, and the world our children will inherit.
Each production stands alone — its own world, its own truth, its own moment.
Every family has one. Ours has all of them. A hilarious, heartfelt collision of generations, cultures, and chaos — set at Mama Risi's 66th birthday. A love letter to African family life, with all its beautiful dysfunction.
The story of those who leave, those who stay, and the question that haunts both: is the grass greener, or are we just carrying ourselves wherever we go? A raw, honest look at the African diaspora experience.
A Mirror Project activist fights to be seen, heard, and protected. A story about identity, the power of narrative, the politics of platform — and the enduring truth: I am Somebody.
From live productions to cultural consulting, from youth education to international co-productions — here is the full scope of what Village Films Production brings to the table.
Original African theatrical productions — comedy, drama, and social commentary — presented live to diaspora and mainstream audiences across Canada and internationally.
Community-facing storytelling performances in the African oral tradition. Available for cultural events, festivals, and touring engagements.
Village Films owns original scripts available for licensing to theatre companies, educational institutions, and cultural organisations.
Curated cultural nights and heritage showcases combining music, dance, spoken word, and theatre.
A structured programme of panel discussions, keynotes, and moderated conversations on Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy — with a focus on Africa and the global diaspora.
Advising governments, embassies, tourism boards, NGOs, and corporations on leveraging African cultural assets for soft power, brand-building, and economic development.
Village Films Production as a voice at conferences, universities, summits, and cultural institutions on African storytelling, the creative economy, and culture as diplomacy.
Structured cultural sponsorship opportunities for corporations seeking meaningful alignment with African cultural work and diaspora communities.
Tales by Moonlight adapted for schools — performances, workshops, and storytelling sessions teaching cultural history, moral values, and African heritage to young people in the diaspora.
For adults, aspiring writers, and community groups. The craft of African oral tradition adapted for theatre, film, spoken word, and modern content creation.
Nurturing emerging African and African-Canadian playwrights, directors, and performers through structured mentorship and production opportunities.
Stage-to-screen recordings, short films, and documentary content capturing performances, backstage stories, and cultural conversations for digital distribution.
Extending the Dialogue Series into long-form audio, reaching audiences who cannot attend live events.
Branded storytelling, cultural campaigns, and creative content for organisations seeking authentic engagement with African and diaspora communities.
Joint productions with theatre companies and cultural institutions in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, the UK, and beyond.
Bringing African artists to Canada and taking Canadian-African productions to the continent and the wider diaspora.
Structured programmes promoting Nigeria and Africa's cultural heritage on the world stage — enhancing global cultural influence and stimulating economic growth through cultural innovation.
Published playscripts, storytelling guides, and educational materials drawn from the VFP catalogue.
Branded cultural merchandise tied to productions and the Tales by Moonlight initiative — connecting audiences to the work beyond the stage.
Licensing of filmed productions, audio content, and original creative works to broadcasters, streaming platforms, and educational institutions.
A curated series of conversations at the intersections that matter most — for Africa, for the diaspora, and for the world.
How visual art, performance, and creative expression build industries, generate income, and establish Africa's cultural brand on the world stage.
How do we preserve what we inherit while building what we need? The economics of living culture across generations.
As artificial intelligence reshapes creative industries, what is at stake for African artists, storytellers, and cultural institutions?
Africa's tourism potential goes far beyond landscapes. How can culture-led tourism drive authentic, community-centred economic growth?
From Nollywood to Afrobeats to fashion weeks — the numbers are real. How does Africa scale its creative economy globally?
Co-productions, cultural exchange, international creative partnerships — building Africa's seat at the global table, on Africa's terms.
Village Films Production is an independent Canadian production company founded to give African stories the platform, professionalism, and pride they deserve.
We are producers, storytellers, and conveners. We work across theatre, film, and dialogue — building bridges between the African continent and its global diaspora, between ancient tradition and contemporary urgency, between community and commerce.
"Africa is not a backdrop. It is the origin of civilisation, the source of the world's oldest living stories, and the home of over a billion people with something profound to say. We exist to say it well."
Sponsors, partners, collaborators, artists, audiences — come sit by the fire.
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