Apostle Obii Pax Harry, a renowned leader and nation-builder, has shifted her focus to mentoring young creatives in Nigeria's entertainment industry. Through her Nehemiah Apostolic Centre, she has previously mentored leaders and driven initiatives to equip a generation with ideas, values, and capacity to shape society. Her new project, the Nehemiah Project, aims to prepare young Nigerian creatives to succeed in the entertainment industry and become shapers of culture and custodians of a new African narrative.
The Nehemiah Project targets creatives between 18 and 35 years old, particularly those working in Nollywood and the wider entertainment ecosystem. The project's ambition goes beyond talent development, focusing on people, purpose, professionalism, and the stories that shape a nation's identity. Apostle Obii Pax Harry is working with a team of accomplished professionals from the creative, communications, and business sectors to build the project.
The philosophy behind the Nehemiah Project is rooted in the conviction that nations are built not only through policies and institutions but also through the stories they tell about themselves. For decades, Africa's representation in global media has been dominated by narratives of poverty, dysfunction, and crisis. The project aims to change this reality by empowering young Africans to become more deliberate about the stories they create and the values those stories communicate.
A gathering in Lagos on July 19, 2026, marked a turning point for the Nehemiah Project. More than 50 Nollywood actors, filmmakers, creatives, and industry leaders met with Apostle Obii Pax Harry to discuss the project's goals. The conversation highlighted a collective realisation that Nigerians must take responsibility for telling their own story. Young creatives responded with concerns about lacking guidance, structure, and professional support to build sustainable careers.
The Nehemiah Project aims to address these concerns by providing mentorship and support to young creatives. The project's team is working to create a platform that will enable young Nigerians to tell stories that carry the values, dignity, and identity they believe Africa needs to project into the future. By doing so, the project hopes to contribute to a new African narrative that showcases the continent's extraordinary creative energy and cultural influence.
The project's focus on mentorship and storytelling reflects Apostle Obii Pax Harry's commitment to nation-building and people development. Through the Nehemiah Apostolic Centre, she has previously launched initiatives such as the School of Government and Politics, which attracted participants from across Africa. The Nehemiah Project represents a new chapter in her efforts to empower young Africans and shape the continent's future.
As the Nehemiah Project moves forward, it is expected to have a significant impact on Nigeria's entertainment industry and the broader cultural landscape. By empowering young creatives to tell their own stories and shape their own narratives, the project has the potential to contribute to a new era of African storytelling and cultural expression.
Key points
- The Nehemiah Project aims to mentor young Nigerian creatives to become shapers of culture and custodians of a new African narrative.
- The project's focus on mentorship and storytelling reflects Apostle Obii Pax Harry's commitment to nation-building and people development.
- The Nehemiah Project has the potential to contribute to a new era of African storytelling and cultural expression.
