“Creativity is not isolated in any means, I hereby pledge support for the development of the creative industry through various internationally agreed joint venture programs under the Africa Creative Network”
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These were the words of His Imperial Majesty (H.I.M), Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife, during his speech at the launch of the African Creative Market (ACM) held in Landmark Event Center and Lagos Continental Hotel Lagos State recently.
Speaking on why it’s crucial to build the ACM platform, Co-Founder, Africa Creative Market
Nicole Ackermann, said ACM is creating infrastructures for more musicians, filmmakers, fashion designers, or dancers to have sustainable economic situations while doing their craft and living with their unique talents and scaling that business while taking it global
On her part, the Founder, ACM
Dr. Inya Lawal, Founder, emphasized the importance of understanding one’s value and their unique talent. She further went on to discuss that it is essential to also identify one’s purpose, in life and their career industry.
The Africa Creative Market 2022 event also played host to the bi-annual Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) Summit. ACM 2022 covered several sectors within the creative industry, with key references to the Film & TV, Music, Dance, Photography and Fashion industries and partners, prominent in their industries who curated experiences and provided numerous opportunities for creatives within each space. The market featured Pitch Competition, Funding Sessions, Panel Discussions by industry experts, Networking Sessions, Capacity Building / Training Programs by professionals, Fashion EVO – Fashion Show by The YD Company, Dance by Kaffy, MTV Base Spotlight concert with Falz the Bad guy, an Art Exhibition hosted by Lagos Continental Hotel and 543 Luxury Privé and, other exciting activities.
Indeed ACM 2022 was a convergence of all stakeholders within the industry as the market also featured the third edition of the Business of Photography Conference, a platform that brings together creatives within the photography and videography space.
ACM was a mind-shifting and awe-inspiring experience for the African creative industry.
