The creative industries are projected to account for 4% of Africa’s GDP and up to 10% of global creative exports by 2030, creating more than 20 million new jobs.

Africa’s creative economy generates billions of dollars in yearly revenue and creates thousands of jobs, but the rapidly growing industry is yet to catch up with some of its global counterparts.

“Africa’s sports and creative industries have the potential to be economic giants, but they need capital that understands their unique value,” said an angel investment network.

Boosting Africa's creative industries should be leaders' priority, critics say They argue investment in entertainment could help pay for pressing needs.

To address this challenge, Proparco has partnered with the European Union since 2022 to launch the CREA Fund. Deployed under ...

Music and Entertainment executives, Yvette Davis-Gayle and Colin Gayle explore Africa’s creative potential on the continent with the Africa Creative Agency.

Africa’s artists have a new online stage to showcase their talent. Nigeria based digital entertainment startup Iroko has launched IrokoX, a multi-platform Pan-African network for filmmakers ...