So this increases the likelihood that they will develop ideas in ways no one else has thought of.

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Going forward, Imasuen says that raising funds to develop story ideas and train new talents is still one of Nollywood's biggest challenges.

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As much as it would be great for Canadian entrepreneurs to easily get the money they need to nurture and develop their ideas, startups are risky propositions that are just one of many options for investors .

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