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Africa’s Creative Pulse

Local Impact, Global Reach

Africa’s Creative Pulse

August 22, 2024

Baret, Berlin

Africa’s creative industries are booming and already changing the global cultural landscape. Nollywood, the world’s second largest film industry, generates $1.2 billion a year, while music, art and architecture are also flourishing.

The growing industry is creating space for new narratives and opening up opportunities in the job market. Together with Nollywood director Funke Akindele, writer and poet Lola Shoneyin and our guests, we discussed the global influence on art, culture, identity and the economy. Following the salon, the German premiere of Akindele’s new film ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ took place at the Humboldt Forum, after a talk with the director.

Funke Akindele & Lola Shoneyin during the Global Perspectives Salon "Africa's Creative Pulse“

Funke Akindele & Lola Shoneyin

The magic formula is entertainment and telling unique African stories. Diversity really goes a long way.
Funke Akindele
Director, Actor & Producer, during our Global Perspectives Salon "Africa's Creative Pulse"
The access to stories is fundamental.
Lola Shoneyin
Author & Poet, during our Global Perspectives Salon "Africa's Creative Pulse"

How are African Creative Industries changing the global cultural narrative?

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