Artistic Pulse Festival Set to Boost Nigeria’s Creative Industry

 
Mary Nnah
 
The Artistic Pulse Festival (APF), Africa’s first sustainable recycling festival, is set to take place from December 3rd to 7th at Remembrance Arcade TBS in Lagos. This 5-day event promises to be an eclectic cultural experience, bringing together the creative industries to promote creativity, culture, commerce, and innovation.
The festival’s theme, “Footprints of interconnectivity growth and expansion: Creativity, Culture, Commerce and innovation,” highlights the importance of collaboration and sustainable practices in driving Africa’s growth.
 
The festival will feature a wide range of activities, including music, fashion, film screenings, food, art, and technology. One of the highlights of the event is the Pan African 11th Annual Music Fashion Runway, which will showcase live music performances and a showcase of contemporary Pan African designers. The event will also feature symposiums, debates, a children’s corner, an art gallery, and a play zone, as well as creative workshops.
 
The Artistic Pulse Festival is designed to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), providing them with a platform to showcase and market their products and services. This initiative is expected to drive economic growth, contribute to Africa’s development, and promote sustainable practices.
 
According to Dr. Ngozi Omambala, AMBP-UN Group MD/CEO NMO Management Ltd, curators of the Artistic Pulse Festival and Vice Chair of NACCIMA Creative Economy Trade Group Nigeria, “Central to Artistic Pulse Festival (#APF) is the Pan African 11th Annual Music Fashion Runway #MFR recognised as ‘Nigeria’s most influential fashion brand producers.’ a staple in the fashion brand calendar and central to The Artistic Pulse Festival calendar of activities blending contemporary Pan African designers, international runway models, cutting edge fashion with live music excellence: a celebration of our rich African cultural heritage.”
 
The festival will also feature a live performance by global superstar and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. The event is supported by the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, and Coca-Cola, with recycling partner RecyclePoints collecting bottles throughout the 5-day festival to ensure it remains waste-free.
 
For more information, visit www.artisticpulsefestival.com or follow the festival’s social media handles