This study examines how digital transformation is reshaping the performing arts in Nigeria and Africa. It synthesises data on digital infrastructure, distribution channels, production technologies, policy frameworks, and cultural inclusion to assess opportunities and challenges in theatre, live performance, and film. The paper is structured into thematic sections, each grounded in current literature and data. Key findings include: significant growth potential in the creative economy (with Africa’s film sector currently employing 5 million people and $5 billion in GDP, but capable of 20 million jobs and $20 billion); wide gaps in internet and venue access (Africa averages just one cinema screen per 787,000 people); and persistent barriers such as unreliable electricity power, piracy, and skill shortages. These findings are discussed relative to the study’s objectives. The paper concludes by recommending integrated policies to expand broadband and venues, support local digital platforms, invest in creative skills, and safeguard cultural diversity in the digital age. The study contributes a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of how geographic and infrastructural factors influence digital participation in Nigerian and African arts.