{"id":2,"date":"2026-05-25T20:52:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T20:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-07-26T16:57:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T16:57:24","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The <strong>Nelas Academy of Arts, Media and Television (Nelas Academy)<\/strong> is an international creative organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the arts, film, television, media, leadership, and cultural development. Established in <strong>2003<\/strong>, the Academy serves as a platform for discovering talent, recognizing outstanding achievements, fostering international collaborations, and promoting African culture and creative industries on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-secbackground-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-52ad0a9d7eb0c1cbb9a804b186aa7b2d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">To become one of the world&#8217;s leading creative institutions that empowers artists, filmmakers, media professionals and cultural ambassadors while promoting peace, education, innovation, and international cultural exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-secbackground-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dbb5d3507ee61848174112a43b090cd5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Discover and nurture emerging talents in film, television, media, and the creative arts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Celebrate excellence through internationally recognized awards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Promote African stories and cultures globally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Create opportunities for education, networking, and professional development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Build partnerships between Africa and the international creative community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LUCIEN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LUCIEN.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LUCIEN-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LUCIEN-768x811.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-secbackground-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c1e863242eea6ca653a043ffee78f9fc wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Major Platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Nelas Academy operates several flagship initiatives, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/category\/the-nelas-academy-awards\/\">Nelas Academy Awards (Nelas Awards)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 An international awards platform recognizing excellence in filmmaking, leadership, entrepreneurship, humanitarian service, and media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/category\/nelas-international-film-festival\/\">Nelas International Film Festival (NIFF)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A festival showcasing films from around the world while encouraging international collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>Queen of Nollywood<\/strong> \u2013 A television and talent development platform promoting young women in entertainment, leadership, and cultural advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/aeccis\/\">Africa\u2013Eurasia Cultural Exchange &amp; Creative Industries Summit<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; An international platform dedicated to strengthening cultural diplomacy, creative industry collaboration, tourism, education, investment, and sustainable partnerships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>The 100 Most Inspirational People in the World<\/strong> \u2013 An annual publication recognizing individuals making exceptional contributions to humanity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>Film and Television Production<\/strong> \u2013 Production of feature films, documentaries, television series, and educational media content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/12-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/12-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/12-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/12-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/12.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e7b8e4c45cef465b575d793d5321e39 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Areas of Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secbackground-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>The Academy promotes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Film production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Television production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Media and broadcasting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Creative entrepreneurship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Leadership development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Cultural diplomacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">International cultural exchange<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Youth empowerment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Talent discovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Arts education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Humanitarian recognition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64124bb811c91e8b1143d288c7b4adfd wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>International Presence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Over the years, the Academy has organized or participated in creative and cultural activities in several countries, including the <strong>United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, South Africa, Nigeria, Russia, India, Canada, Italy, Switzerland, Egypt, and the Philippines<\/strong>, strengthening international cultural cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a563b2e199800ea3f9964b1a60b95fd wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nelasacademyawards.com\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Academy is led by Ambassador Frank Ikegwuonu, a Nigerian filmmaker, publisher, and creative entrepreneur who has produced numerous films and established multiple initiatives to promote African cinema and global cultural engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f86df67e0ad31bbe694f985823ece4a0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Core Values<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Excellence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Creativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Professionalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Cultural Diversity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Social Impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e95e2a1a5a12b56e45efbbaec0ef4cb6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Long-Term Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Academy aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Position Africa as a global hub for storytelling and cultural innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Develop internationally competitive African creative professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Support education, skills acquisition, and youth employment in the creative industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Create sustainable opportunities for filmmakers and artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Encourage co-productions between Africa and other regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Promote cultural tourism through film and creative events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nelas Academy of Arts, Media and Television (Nelas Academy) is an international creative 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