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Skeleton Coast Film Reveals What It Takes To Build Namibia’s Creative Economy

Beyond scenic landscapes, Namibia is testing whether film production can become a sustainable economic driver through partnerships and investment.

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Adetola Adetayo

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Adetoro Adetayo·Tomi Abe

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April 25, 2026

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Adetola Adetayo

Adetola is a Contributing Researcher and Writer at Susinsight.

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