Canal+ Group acquires ROK Studios
By Guardian Exclusive
23 July 2019 |
11:44 am
Canal+ Group, the France-based media company has acquired ROK Studios, the Nigerian production company that has produced over 550 films and television series since its inception in 2013.
According to the terms of the deal, ROK Studios will remain an independent company and also work closely with its former owners.
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