KAP Hub
KAP Hub, an acronym for Kunle Afolayan Production Hub is a creative cultural center that houses the parent company; Golden Effects Pictures, and its subsidiaries; KAP Motion Pictures, KAP Film and Television Academy, KAP Cinemas, KAP Television, KAP Sound Stage Studio, and Afefeyéyé Restaurant & Bar..[1]. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, the production hub is owned by the Nigerian actor, film producer, and director, Kunle Afolayan.
History[edit]
 KAP Hub building.jpgThe logo highlights the subsidiaries in Golden Effects Pictures | |
 KAP Hub in Lagos, Nigeria. | |
Native name | Kunle Afolayan Production (KAP) |
|---|---|
| Privately held company | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded 📆 | |
| Founder 👔 | Kunle Afolayan |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria |
Area served 🗺️ | |
Key people | Kunle Afolayan
Olusegun Soyinka Deji Popoola |
| Services | Film & Television Production
Film equipment rental Consultancy Music |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| Parent | Golden Effects Pictures |
| Subsidiaries | KAP Motion Pictures
KAP Film & Television Academy KAP Cinemas KAP Television KAP Sound Stage Studio Afefeyéyé Restaurant & Bar |
| 🌐 Website | https://kaphubnews.com/ |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
KAP Hub began as an idea that was conceptualized a decade ago by the founder, Kunle Afolayan[2]. In July 2005, the parent company, Golden Effects Pictures was incorporated as a production house involved in the production of films, documentaries, television commercials, music videos, film equipment rentals, and film consultations, before its expansion into subsidiary brands offering services under the name KAP Hub. KAP Hub is also known as KAP or Kunle Afolayan Production[2].
On the 10th of October, 2020 KAP Hub was appraised by the French ambassador to Nigeria, Jérôme Pasquier as well as the Consul general and the French delegates, for its enabling environment for art, culture, the entertainment industry, and tourism[3]. The concept for the hub's structure was a design visualized by Afolayan. The walls are a visual representation of the productions released under Golden Effects Pictures and KAP Motion Pictures. These wall visual representations are of two variants; The set prints and the production prints.
On the 12th of October, 2020 the hub was inspected by the special adviser to the Lagos State governor on tourism, art and culture; Mr Solomon Bonu, the Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede, the Nigerian actress Ayo Adesanya, and the CEO of Culturatti, Idris Aregbe[4]. In the same month, the Director General of the National Film and Video censors Board (NFVCB), Alhaji Adedayo Thomas surveyed the facility[5]. The feedback from both visits was of a positive nature and it centered on the hubs strong root in the cultural heritage and creative space of Nigeria[6]
On the 8th of October, 2020 Golden Effects Pictures and KAP Motion Pictures partnered with Ford Foundation to screen the Netflix Original Movie, Citation to the undergraduate students in Nigeria[7]. This screening was done in KAP Hub.
In May 2021, the Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts & Civilization (CBAAC), Olubunmi Ayobami Amao toured the Hub. Amidst this tour, the Director-General struck a deal[3] with Afolayan to make a documentary on the artifacts collected during the festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC '77)[8]
Golden Effects Pictures[edit]
Golden Effects Pictures is a limited liability company incorporated in July 2005 as a film production company. Prior to its expansion, Golden Effects Pictures services revolved around film production, editing, film equipment rentals, and film consulting, until the establishment of KAP Motion Pictures in 2015. With the incorporation of the subsidiary; KAP Motion Pictures, Golden Effects Pictures focused its services on solely film equipment rentals, film consultancy, and line production[9]
Productions produced under the Golden Effects Pictures:
- Irapada (Redemption)
- Figurine (Araromire)
- Phone Swap
- Omugwo
- The Tribunal
- Roti
- October 1
KAP Motion Pictures[edit]
On the 12th of October, 2015 KAP Motion Pictures was established as a subsidiary to take charge of the production of the films and other content materials.
Productions produced under KAP Motion Pictures:
KAP Film and Television Academy[edit]
The City People Magazine spoke about the projects being executed by Kunle Afolyan, one of which includes the establishment of a tutorial facility; KAP Film and Television Academy.[10]. With its holding capacity of 100 persons, the academy can also serve as a conference room, workshop, and a seminar hall. The Key managing personnel of this Academy are: Kunle Afolayan (Director/shareholder), Deji Popoola (Director), Olusegun Soyinka (Director), Omoladun Afolayan (Director), Tunde Kelani (Director), Falade & Co. Aramide (Secretary), and Golden Effects Services Limited represented by Omoladun Afolayan (Shareholder)[11].The Academy is said to specialize in offering special film programs for kids, hands-on experiences in film and television, and digital online programs in film and television[2]
KAP Cinema[edit]
KAP Cinema is recorded as a premium 117 regular seater structure with 6 VIP seater provision[2]. Its multipurpose setting is set up for private film screenings, movie premieres, corporate events, stage plays, conferences and brand launches [12]. A distinguishing feature about the cinema is its pulley located at the end of the upper row in the cinema, right above the kitchen, where drinks and snacks are hoisted from the kitchen with the pulley to the cinema room above[13].
KAP Sound Stage Studio[edit]
Located at the East wing of the Hub, the KAP sound stage studio is a soundproof structure with a multipurpose 200 holding capacity. The structure is set to provide a control filming environment for film and reality television production, photoshoot, and art exhibition and installations.[2]
KAP Television[edit]
KAP Television is a Value Added Service license holder (VAS), and an active YouTube page consisting of contents from KAP Hub, KAP Motion Pictures, and Golden Effects Pictures.[14]. The founder intends to expand the network into a television network and a content aggregator[2]
Afefeyéyé Restaurant & Bar[edit]
Speaking on the establishment of KAP Hub on QedTV, Afolayan spoke of his love for live bands and the Nigerian culture which is also reflective in his restaurant and bar; Afefeyéye[15]. A distinctive feature of the facility is its lounge and landscape scenery. Entertainment executives, A-list writers, musicians, actors, filmmakers, visual artists, advertisers, designers, and diverse clientele within the creative space unwind at the facility[16]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2020-06-15). "Kunle Afolayan has a New Production Company & Film Academy! Let Him Take You on a Tour". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "KapHubNews : A Hub, A Film School, and the Second Phase of Our Project". KapHubNews. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "We Welcome the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Consul General and French delegates". KapHubNews. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ We Welcome the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Consul General and French delegates, retrieved 2021-05-21
- ↑ "The Courtesy Visit of the Director General of the National Film & Video Censors Board at the Hub". KapHubNews. 2020-11-13. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ "With KAP Hub, filmmaker Kunle Afolayan soars". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ Famuyiwa, Damilare (2020-10-10). "Citation: Kunle Afolayan Invites Students for Private Screening". eelive. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ "An Honorary Visit from the Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) At the HUB". KapHubNews. 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ editor (2020-06-20). "Kunle Afolayan Unveils Productions Hub". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ Salami, Oluwadamilare (2020-06-12). "Filmmaker, KUNLE AFOLAYAN Set To Open Film Academy". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ "KAP FILM/TELEVISION ACADEMY LIMITED Nigeria company profile - address, contacts, owners". ng-check.com. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ read, News 1 min (2020-06-16). "Kunle Afolayan Unveils New Production Company & Film Academy". The Lagos Review. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ Kunle Afolayan speaks on mega project KAP Hub, retrieved 2021-05-21
- ↑ "KAPTV - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ Kunle Afolayan speaks on mega project KAP Hub, retrieved 2021-05-21
- ↑ "All You Need To Know About Kunle Afolayan'sNew Film Academy - KAP Hub". Blackbox Nigeria. 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
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