Mr. Dominic Nwuzor, Chief Executive Officer of Don Singles International (DSI), a leading showbiz and personality promotion firm in Nigeria, has announced plans to unveil DSI Movies, an initiative aimed at providing a platform for talented youths to build careers in the Nigerian film industry.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja over the weekend, Nwuzor, popularly known as Don Singles, said Nigeria is blessed with vast creative talent, but many young people struggle to showcase their skills due to systemic barriers, inadequate infrastructure and economic challenges.
According to him, harnessing this potential requires a deliberate shift from mere employment to empowerment through investments in infrastructure, skills acquisition and mentorship platforms.
He noted that the Nollywood ecosystem has the capacity to absorb a large number of unemployed youths and contribute significantly to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if properly developed.
The DSI helmsman, who hails from Nibo in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, explained that DSI Movies is a grassroots-focused project that will be unveiled in his community. He said the initiative will enlist emerging talents from Awka South, Awka North, across Anambra State and beyond.
“Our emerging talents and creatives must be gainfully engaged and given the right spotlight to be discovered, and that is exactly what DSI Movies is set to do, in line with our broader objectives at Don Singles International,” he said.
“There are vast opportunities in the film industry for every talented and passionate youth, including acting, directing, cinematography and many other roles. DSI Movies will bring emerging talents together to work with seasoned stars for productions and mentorship.”
Nwuzor added that the initiative reflects his commitment to youth empowerment and his desire to contribute to the socio-cultural and economic development of his community.
“This project is driven by my long-standing desire to give back to the community that raised and prepared me for the larger world,” he said.
He further disclosed that the project will feature an array of established stars, including artistes signed to the DSI label, such as ace Nollywood actor Smith Nnebe and others.
With nearly three decades of experience in Nigeria’s creative space, DSI is widely recognized for discovering and promoting talents. The company previously worked with several notable artists, including late Nollywood comic legend John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu.
