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Africa Creative Market 2025 Set to Bridge Talent, Trade, and Transformation
Mary Nnah
The Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2025 is set to transform Africa’s creative economy by empowering talent, unlocking market access, and connecting creative professionals to global ecosystems, paving the way for a major breakthrough in the continent’s creative industries.
ACM 2025 builds on the momentum of last year’s event, which spotlighted the transformative power of technology and innovation in the creative economy.
The event will feature a dynamic lineup of industry forums, investment roundtables, creative showcases, and policy dialogues, offering a rich space for building partnerships and shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy.
Conceived and delivered by Ascend Studios Foundation, ACM has become a benchmark for innovation, trade, and collaboration across Africa’s diverse creative sectors. The event brings together professionals from film, fashion, music, technology, gaming, art, photography, dance, and sports, providing a platform for collaboration, training, visibility, and funding.
According to Dr. Inya Lawal, Convener of Africa Creative Market, “Creative Bridge is more than a theme, it’s a blueprint for Africa’s creative future. This year, we are intentionally connecting the dots between talent and trade, providing the tools, insights, and exposure that creatives need to thrive in a fast-changing global landscape.”
Scheduled to take place from September 16 to 19, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, ACM 2025 is expected to attract influential global voices, rising African talent, and cultural entrepreneurs poised to lead Africa’s creative industries into their next chapter. The event will serve as a launchpad for creators and investors alike, focusing on data, innovation, funding, and export readiness.
One of the key highlights of ACM 2025 is its emphasis on connecting talent and trade. The event will provide a platform for creatives to showcase their work, connect with potential clients and partners, and gain insights into the latest trends and technologies shaping the industry.
The event will also feature a range of activities, including industry forums, investment roundtables, and creative showcases. These activities will provide a rich space for building partnerships, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy.
ACM 2025 is poised to have a profound impact on the creative industries in Africa and beyond. By providing a platform for collaboration, training, and visibility, the event is poised to drive meaningful growth and innovation in the industry.
As the continent’s flagship platform for creative collaboration, ACM 2025 will bring together professionals from various fields, including film, fashion, music, technology, gaming, art, photography, dance, and sports. The event will provide a platform for creatives to share their experiences, insights, and work, and to connect with potential clients, partners, and investors.
The event is designed to spark new ideas, forge transformative partnerships, and position African creativity at the center of global conversations. With a focus on connecting talent, trade, and transformation, ACM 2025 aims to drive meaningful growth and innovation in the industry. To be part of this exciting event., registration is now on at www.africacreativemarketglobal.com
By bringing together creatives, investors, and industry leaders, ACM 2025 is set to unlock new opportunities and drive growth in Africa’s creative industries.
ACM 2025 is a major milestone in the development of Africa’s creative economy, showcasing the power of creativity and innovation in driving economic growth and cultural exchange. As the event approaches, anticipation is building among creatives, investors, and industry leaders. With its focus on connecting talent, trade, and transformation, ACM 2025 is poised to make a lasting impact on the creative industries in Africa and beyond.
