Expanding to Africa's largest entertainment market. CDI Lagos will bring professional production training to the heart of Afrobeats.
Lagos is the epicenter of Africa's entertainment explosion. Home to Afrobeats, Nollywood, and a live events scene that's growing faster than anywhere else on the continent. Yet the same problem exists here as everywhere: local crews lack access to professional training, so productions import technicians from abroad.
CDI's expansion to Lagos represents our commitment to meeting the industry where it lives. With Nigeria's entertainment sector worth billions and growing at double digits, the demand for skilled local technicians has never been higher.
We're actively seeking local partners to help launch CDI Lagos. If you're a production company, venue, event organizer, or educational institution in Nigeria interested in partnering with CDI, we want to hear from you.
Our model relies on local expertise and relationships. The right partners will help us understand Lagos's unique production landscape, connect with emerging technicians, and place trained crews on real shows.
Ahead of CDI's 2027 Lagos launch, Co-Founder Erica D. Hayes joins En-touché Lighting House, Nigerian Female Gaffer, and leading Nigerian industry professionals to empower the next generation of lighting professionals. Limited to 30 participants.
CDI Lagos will offer the same curriculum that's proven successful in Ghana:
Stagehand Fundamentals
2-Day Program
Specialist Tracks
Audio, Lighting, Video, Rigging
Free
All programs
Partner Development
Market Research
Venue Selection
Instructor Prep
First Training
Deployment
Whether you're a potential partner, sponsor, or future trainee, there are ways to be part of CDI Lagos before we launch.
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