creative Industry
Nigeria to Host CANEX Weekend 2026
Nigeria is set to host CANEX Weekend 2026 in Lagos from November 5th to 8th, bringing together African creatives and industry leaders.
creative Industry
African Storytelling is Evolving Past Culture and Becoming an Economic Asset
The commercial value of a story does not necessarily end when the production is released. A successful film or series can generate value through broadcasting and streaming rights, licensing, merchandising, international distribution and adaptations.
creative Industry
Afrexim Bank Backs $1 Billion Fund for Africa’s Creative Industries
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
Artificial Intelligence: A Threat to Africa's Music Industry
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
African Football Shines at the 2026 World Cup.
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
African Creative Industries Outpace Global Growth Trends
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
Ghana’s Cultural Policy Reform Signals a Shift Toward Creative Economy Monetisation
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 Cinema Shines at Cannes
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
Influence to Infrastructure: The New Conversations Around Afrobeats and Ownership
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 Anatomy of Convergence: Structural Friction and Radical Inclusivity in Africa’s $200B Creative Shift
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 Creativity Economy Pushes For Scale Amid Structural Gaps
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
UK–Nigeria Tech Hub Launches Creative Fund for Film, Fashion & Music
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has launched a Creative Fund aimed at supporting Nigeria’s film, fashion, and music industries through targeted grants.