Ace filmmaker and entrepreneur, Kunle Afolayan, has said Nigeria needs to stop relying on foreign streaming platforms and begin building its own credible digital distribution system.

He made this known during an interview with Guardian Life, where he addressed the need for government support, creative infrastructure, and cultural investment.

“We need investment in infrastructure and technology. There’s no reason Nigeria can’t have its own credible, large-scale distribution platform,” Afolayan said.

According to him, many local creators still depend heavily on global giants like Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube because there is no homegrown alternative designed to serve the Nigerian market on a meaningful scale.

“But it starts with valuing intellectual property and educating audiences about the importance of paying for content,” he added.

Afolayan, who turns 50 this year, also stressed that his vision has always gone beyond making films. From KAP Academy to Afefeyeye restaurant, everything he builds feeds into the larger ecosystem of Nigerian storytelling and cultural development.

He noted that “Afefeyeye is more than just a restaurant, it’s an extension of the KAP ecosystem, celebrating culture through food and experience.”