creative Industry
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) have appointed One Street Studios as Co-General Partner for a new initiative...
Entertainment
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence in music production has fundamentally transformed creative workflows and redefined audience interaction with music. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in mainstream media and daily life, it has sparked intense debate across the entertainment sector.
creative Industry
With a record 10 African nations qualifying for the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup, media organizations are significantly increasing investment in African football content ahead of the tournament. Among the most notable developments is the expansion of localized programming and documentary...
creative Industry
UNESCO and industry researchers highlighted that African creative industries are growing at rates above global averages, supported by expanding streaming investments and rapidly evolving digital audiences.
creative Industry
The government of Ghana has finalized arrangements to roll out its updated National Cultural Policy framework, integrating the diaspora-focused “Beyond the Return” initiative into its broader cultural and creative economy strategy.
creative Industry
African filmmakers and productions received significant international attention during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, reinforcing the continent’s growing presence within global film and entertainment markets.
creative Industry
Africa’s biggest cultural export is generating global value at an unprecedented scale, but a growing number of industry stakeholders are questioning how much of that value actually stays on the continent.
creative Industry
The projections defining Africa’s creative economy most notably its trajectory toward a $200 billion valuation by 2030 are frequently covered in the language of inevitability. Recent milestones reinforce this narrative.
creative Industry
Africa’s creative industries are becoming globally visible, but industry leaders say the business infrastructure behind that growth is still lagging. That imbalance shaped conversations at Craft Addis 2026 in Addis Ababa, where stakeholders examined the future of advertising, media, and storytelling
creative Industry
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has launched a Creative Fund aimed at supporting Nigeria’s film, fashion, and music industries through targeted grants.
creative Industry
Kenya had introduced a creative Economy bill aimed at positioning Nairobi as a leading destination for film production and content creation in the region. The ambition is quite significant, a formal legislative framework that could attract investment, legitimize creative work.
creative Industry
Ghana is stepping up efforts to revive its traditional textile industry, with new momentum building around cultural promotion and financial support. The country’s Creative Arts Ministry has introduced “Fugu Wednesday”.