The Lives Tied to Hers
Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of HGV Foods Nigeria Limited, whose journey from selling eggs while working in banking to building a food-production business has created livelihoods for others.
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About VELA AFRICA
VELA AFRICA is an independent African media company built around discovering, documenting and amplifying remarkable stories about Africans and the work, ideas, contributions and experiences shaping the continent and the wider world.
We believe remarkable stories already exist across Africa. They deserve greater attention, deeper exploration and proper documentation. Our work is to bring them into view.
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Documentary Films
We create short and long-form documentaries that bring compelling real-world stories to life. Through in-depth interviews, real environments, observational footage and carefully crafted narratives, we explore the people, ideas and work shaping our world.
Our films are authentic, thoughtful and immersive, bringing audiences closer to the people, ideas and experiences that shape each story.
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Some stories are best told through conversation. Our studio interviews create space for thoughtful, in-depth exchanges, guided by purposeful questions and intentional visual storytelling.
We create a relaxed, intentional setting where guests can speak openly and share their experiences in their own words. Each conversation is guided by curiosity, thoughtful questions and a genuine interest in the person behind the story.
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