{"id":927,"date":"2026-04-24T02:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T02:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/?page_id=927"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:47:54","slug":"spotlight","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"927\" class=\"elementor elementor-927\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7df86ed e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7df86ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efcaeab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"efcaeab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-089e3d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"089e3d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RICHARD MOFE-DAMIJO<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5eec28 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e5eec28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-892a391 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"892a391\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bcf26b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3bcf26b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6f9bca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e6f9bca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b10e041 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b10e041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 mt-8 mb-6\" data-fg-d3bl5=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:103:9:6298:933:e:div:etetxte\" data-fgid-d3bl5=\":r2b:\"><div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto\" data-fg-d3bl11=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:112:11:6714:502:e:div:e\" data-fgid-d3bl11=\":r2f:\"><p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed text-center\" data-fg-d3bl12=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:113:13:6762:437:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl12=\":r2g:\">A towering figure in African cinema, Richard Mofe-Damijo\u2014affectionately known as RMD\u2014has captivated audiences for over three decades with his commanding presence and versatile performances. His latest collaboration with director Kemi Adetiba in &#8220;The Return of Eniola&#8221; sees him delivering what many critics are calling the performance of his career.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7824ff elementor-cta--skin-cover elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"f7824ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1610903866883-c280999dcc0e.jpg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"photo-1610903866883-c280999dcc0e\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--grow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSpotlight\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57d4c8e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57d4c8e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e68d77f elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"e68d77f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-357c726 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/author\/donomope\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-user-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M248 104c-53 0-96 43-96 96s43 96 96 96 96-43 96-96-43-96-96-96zm0 144c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48s21.5-48 48-48 48 21.5 48 48-21.5 48-48 48zm0-240C111 8 0 119 0 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S385 8 248 8zm0 448c-49.7 0-95.1-18.3-130.1-48.4 14.9-23 40.4-38.6 69.6-39.5 20.8 6.4 40.6 9.6 60.5 9.6s39.7-3.1 60.5-9.6c29.2 1 54.7 16.5 69.6 39.5-35 30.1-80.4 48.4-130.1 48.4zm162.7-84.1c-24.4-31.4-62.1-51.9-105.1-51.9-10.2 0-26 9.6-57.6 9.6-31.5 0-47.4-9.6-57.6-9.6-42.9 0-80.6 20.5-105.1 51.9C61.9 339.2 48 299.2 48 256c0-110.3 89.7-200 200-200s200 89.7 200 200c0 43.2-13.9 83.2-37.3 115.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">By<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tadmin\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2177393 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pictograph_reading_time\" data-id=\"2177393\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pictograph_reading_time.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pictograph-reading-time\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center;\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"margin-right: 5px;\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span>8 min read<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f58513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f58513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\" data-fg-d3bl49=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:197:19:13815:617:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl49=\":r3o:\">What makes Nollywood&#8217;s evolution particularly fascinating is its grassroots origin story. Beginning in the early 1990s with low-budget video productions sold in local markets, the industry has transformed itself through sheer determination and entrepreneurial spirit. Today&#8217;s Nollywood productions feature state-of-the-art equipment, international co-productions, and distribution deals with major streaming platforms. The industry generates billions of dollars annually and employs millions of people across the continent.<\/p><p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\" data-fg-d3bl51=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:201:19:14452:612:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl51=\":r3p:\">Yet Nollywood is just one chapter in a much larger story. South African cinema continues to produce internationally recognized work, from historical dramas examining the apartheid era to contemporary thrillers exploring urban life. Ghana&#8217;s film industry has carved out its own distinctive voice, particularly in comedy and drama. Meanwhile, East African countries like Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are experiencing their own filmmaking booms, each bringing unique perspectives and storytelling traditions to the screen.<\/p><p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\" data-fg-d3bl53=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:205:19:15084:606:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl53=\":r3q:\">Kenya&#8217;s film industry, often called &#8220;Riverwood,&#8221; has emerged as a significant player in recent years. Films like &#8220;Rafiki,&#8221; which made history as the first Kenyan film to premiere at Cannes, and &#8220;Supa Modo,&#8221; which won numerous international awards, demonstrate the country&#8217;s growing cinematic prowess. The Kenyan government&#8217;s recognition of film as a cultural and economic asset has led to improved infrastructure, including modern studios and post-production facilities that serve the entire East African region.<\/p><p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\" data-fg-d3bl55=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:209:19:15710:575:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl55=\":r3r:\">The technological revolution has played a crucial role in this expansion. Digital cameras, editing software, and distribution platforms have democratized filmmaking, allowing talented creators to tell their stories without the prohibitive costs of traditional film production. Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and local platforms have opened up new avenues for distribution, bringing African films to global audiences in ways that were unimaginable just a decade ago.<\/p><p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\" data-fg-d3bl57=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:213:19:16305:621:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl57=\":r3s:\">Women filmmakers are playing an increasingly prominent role in shaping African cinema&#8217;s future. Directors like Wanuri Kahiu, Mati Diop, Apolline Traor\u00e9, and others are creating films that challenge patriarchal narratives and center women&#8217;s experiences. Their work addresses issues from LGBTQ+ rights to gender-based violence, from professional ambition to personal freedom. 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-786e17a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"786e17a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1710116307402-31eae9bbfb62-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-955\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1710116307402-31eae9bbfb62-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1710116307402-31eae9bbfb62-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1710116307402-31eae9bbfb62-1-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1710116307402-31eae9bbfb62-1-768x476.jpg 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alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1770982726697-309881d78cc1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1770982726697-309881d78cc1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1770982726697-309881d78cc1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15273a9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"15273a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1614270248176-3fdd040ac6e7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full 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src=\"https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1761370980993-3ec8c23709fc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-223\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1761370980993-3ec8c23709fc.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1761370980993-3ec8c23709fc-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1761370980993-3ec8c23709fc-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1761370980993-3ec8c23709fc-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1761370980993-3ec8c23709fc-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-593234c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"593234c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>A visual journey through African cinema: from iconic film scenes to behind-the-scenes production moments that capture the vibrant energy and artistry of the continent&#8217;s thriving film industry.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-490bd9f elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"490bd9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/pictographmagazine.com\/africanfilms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-1551356522-1de5dc9c2c08.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full 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data-fg-d3bl60=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:218:19:16985:810:e:div:ete\" data-fgid-d3bl60=\":r3t:\"><p class=\"text-sm text-gray-600 italic mt-2\" data-fg-d3bl62=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:224:21:17508:262:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl62=\":r40:\"><em>Behind the scenes on the set of &#8220;Rafiki&#8221; (2018), directed by Wanuri Kahiu. The film made history as the first Kenyan feature to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8ea3ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8ea3ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\" data-fg-d3bl64=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:229:19:17815:625:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl64=\":r41:\">Film festivals have emerged as crucial platforms for African cinema. The Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO), held biennially in Burkina Faso, remains the continent&#8217;s premier film festival, celebrating African cinema in all its diversity. The Durban International Film Festival, the Zanzibar International Film Festival, and dozens of other events across the continent provide vital spaces for filmmakers to showcase their work, network with industry professionals, and find distribution opportunities.<\/p><p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\" data-fg-d3bl66=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:233:19:18460:521:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl66=\":r42:\">International recognition has followed. African films and filmmakers are increasingly present at Cannes, Berlin, Venice, and other major festivals. Films like &#8220;Timbuktu,&#8221; &#8220;Atlantics,&#8221; and &#8220;The Gravedigger&#8217;s Wife&#8221; have earned critical acclaim and prestigious awards. African actors, directors, and cinematographers are being recognized for their contributions to world cinema, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes.<\/p><p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\" data-fg-d3bl68=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:237:19:19001:587:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl68=\":r43:\">The economic impact of this cinematic boom cannot be overstated. Film industries across Africa are creating jobs, generating revenue, and contributing to GDP growth. Beyond direct employment, these industries support adjacent sectors: tourism, hospitality, fashion, music, and technology. Countries are beginning to recognize film as not just a cultural asset but an economic engine, leading to policy changes that support production, provide tax incentives, and protect intellectual property.<\/p><p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\" data-fg-d3bl70=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:241:19:19608:508:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl70=\":r44:\">Yet challenges remain. Infrastructure gaps, limited access to financing, piracy, and distribution bottlenecks continue to hamper growth. Many talented filmmakers struggle to secure funding for their projects, often relying on international grants and co-productions. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted these vulnerabilities, forcing the industry to adapt rapidly to new production protocols and distribution models.<\/p><p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\" data-fg-d3bl72=\"0.8:6008.6202:\/src\/app\/App.tsx:245:19:20136:674:e:p:t\" data-fgid-d3bl72=\":r45:\">As we witness this golden age of African cinema unfold, one thing becomes clear: these filmmakers aren&#8217;t seeking permission or waiting for approval. They&#8217;re creating, innovating, and building an industry on their own terms. They&#8217;re proving that African stories have the power to move audiences anywhere in the world, that African talent can compete on any stage, and that the future of global cinema will be shaped, in no small part, by voices from this remarkable continent. The revolution isn&#8217;t coming\u2014it&#8217;s already here, and it&#8217;s being captured on film, one powerful story at a time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87925c0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"87925c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8ec60e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c8ec60e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Films to Watch\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27f3cb3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"27f3cb3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc14271 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class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKingdom Rising (2026)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe film features an ensemble cast including some of Nollywood's biggest stars and introduces new characters that expand the King of Boys universe, with potential for future spin-off series.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f06e6a1 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"f06e6a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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