In a landmark convergence of global capital and African innovation, Singapore’s TSC Global and Nigeria’s Del-York Group have sealed a transformative $4.5 billion joint venture agreement, marking the largest single investment in Africa’s creative and technological future. The historic signing ceremony in Singapore, attended virtually by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, launches the development of Lagos Film City (Kebulania) – a visionary ecosystem that will redefine Africa’s position in the global creative economy.
Architectural work will commence in Q1-2025, with construction following in late Q2-2025.
PROJECT SCALE AND IMPACT
Kebulania’s transformative scope includes:
50,000 square meters AI-capable Hyperscale Data Center facilities
1GW sustainable gas-fired power generation capacity (100MW for Data Center) 600+ petabyte data center infrastructure
500,000 square meters of creative and innovation space with advanced production facilities Advanced virtual production stages rivaling Hollywood standards
World-class educational and training facilities Creative-Industrial Complex
Residential and recreational areas and theme parks
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
The development will generate:
10,000+ direct creative and technical jobs 25,000+ indirect employment opportunities
$3.5B+ annual contribution to Nigeria’s creative economy 50,000+ annual training positions
Significant foreign exchange earnings through international productions
LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES
His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos State, participating virtually in the Singapore signing ceremony, emphasized the state’s commitment: “Lagos Film City (Kebulania represents
Lagos State’s vision for creative excellence and technological innovation. This investment will transform our creative landscape while creating groundbreaking opportunities for our talented youth. This development demonstrates our commitment to positioning Lagos as Africa’s premier creative capital. This investment was made possible by the visionary leadership of His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the groundbreaking Creative Industry Policy and progressive macroeconomic reforms,”
Michael Dickerson, CEO of TSC Global, highlighted the strategic significance: “Our $4.5B Joint Venture bridges Africa and the world, creating unparalleled opportunities for creative and technological collaboration between continents. Together with the Del-York Group, we are creating a new model for creative industry development that will resonate globally.”
Linus Idahosa, CEO of the Del-York Group, speaking at the signing ceremony, stated: “Today marks Africa’s emphatic entry into global creative and technological leadership. Kebulania stands as a testament to what is possible when visionary leadership at both national and state levels creates an enabling environment for transformative investments. With the unwavering support of the Lagos State Government, alongside our partners, we are building more than an infrastructure – we are creating a legacy that will empower generations of African creators and innovators.”
Environmental sustainability features include:
40% renewable energy integration Advanced water recycling systems Green building certification Biodiversity preservation programs Smart city technology integration
GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE
The development will serve as:
Africa’s premier creative and technological hub
A bridge between Global and African creative markets A catalyst for international co-productions
A center for skills development and technological innovation A model for sustainable creative city development
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Dedicated channels have been established for:
International creative industry collaboration Technology integration partnerships Investment participation
Educational institution partnerships Community engagement initiatives
For detailed partnership information:
About TSC Global
Headquartered in Singapore, TSC Global is a world-class engineering and consulting firm specializing in scalable infrastructure solutions, including data centers and energy facilities. The company brings decades of international expertise in developing sustainable, high- performance technical infrastructure.
About Del-York Group
Del-York Group is a Nigerian conglomerate pioneering transformative developments in Africa’s Creative, Media, Strategic Communications, Technology, EdTech and Infrastructure sectors. The group’s innovative approach to development has positioned it as a key driver of Africa’s creative economy and technological advancement.
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