Organized by AFRIGOS Film & Media Academy
Afriqa Creative Showcase
Creativity Without Borders
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Get a first look at two days of film, music, fashion, art, and technology coming together in Abuja.
A meeting point for talent and opportunity
Abuja's creative community spans film, music, fashion, photography, publishing, theatre, visual arts, gaming, and technology — but the ecosystem is fragmented. Talent is here. Connection to capital, markets, and decision-makers often isn't.
Afriqa Creative Showcase brings the two together over two days: creative markets, screenings, live performances, industry conversations, masterclasses, a finance forum, and a pitching room, all in one space.
Paulgold Olalekan Joseph
Convener · AFRIQA Creative Showcase
Africa has never lacked creativity. What we need are stronger spaces where that creativity can connect, collaborate, and become opportunity.
AFRIQA Creative Showcase was created from a simple belief: our creative industries become stronger when talent, ideas, capital, and opportunity meet in the same space.
This showcase is more than a gathering. It is an invitation to discover new voices, build meaningful connections, open doors, and create the partnerships that move African creativity forward.
Abuja gives us the meeting point. The creatives bring the energy. Together, we create the ecosystem.
Paulgold Olalekan Joseph
Convener · AFRIQA Creative Showcase
Where creative worlds meet.
AFRIQA brings different parts of the creative economy into one connected space — creating room for collaboration, discovery, investment, and new opportunities.
Film
Stories, production, screen culture, and the people shaping African cinema.
Music
Artists, producers, executives, and new sounds moving across borders.
Fashion
Designers, brands, stylists, and the creative business behind African fashion.
Art
Visual artists, galleries, collectors, and new ways of seeing Africa.
Media
Publishers, journalists, platforms, and storytellers amplifying creative voices.
Technology
Digital creators, platforms, innovation, and technology enabling creative growth.
Dance & Performance
Movement, live performance, stagecraft, and the artists bringing stories to life.
Culture
Ideas, identity, heritage, and the cultural forces connecting the ecosystem.
Different disciplines. One connected creative economy.
Choose How You Join ACS
Five ways to be part of the Showcase — pick the one that fits you.
Attendee
Start with a free General pass, or choose VIP, the Masterclass Pass or VVIP. Every pass covers both days.
ContinueExhibitor
Showcase your creative business, sell products, and connect with buyers and brands at the Creative Market. Choose a Normal or Double booth, or take part in the Fashion Runway.
ContinuePress
Cover the Showcase — interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and press briefings.
Accreditation required — not guaranteed.
ContinuePitching Participant
Pitch your project directly to investors, commissioners, brands, and distributors in the Deal Room.
ContinueInvestor
Meet curated pitching participants and discover investable creative projects in the Deal Room.
ContinueTwo days. One creative ecosystem.
Discover, connect, create, pitch, transact, and celebrate across two days of programming at ACS.
DAY ONE
Discover & Connect
09:00am - 07:00pm
Opening Ceremony & Market Opening
Creative Industry Conversations
Creative Finance Forum
Film & Creative Showcase
All-Day Film Screening
Music Performances
Evening Reception & Performances
DAY TWO
Create, Pitch & Transact
08:00am - 07:00pm
Masterclasses & Workshops
Pitch & Deal Room
Knowledge Programme + Market
Fashion & Art Showcase
Creative Finance Forum
Market
ACS Live Concert & Awards
From discovery and connection to pitches, deals, and celebration.
Need a place to stay in Abuja?
Tell us your dates and budget, and our team will match you with a hotel that suits you.
How it works
- 1
Share your details
Your dates, guests, and contact information.
- 2
Set your budget
Pick a price range and preferred area.
- 3
Get your options
We confirm availability and reply by email.
Partners & sponsors
ACS is built as a partnership platform across government, private sector, and development organizations. From naming rights to sector sponsorships, we offer tiers designed for organizations of every scale — with benefits spanning brand visibility, activations, and thought-leadership opportunities across the two-day Showcase.
Build with ACS
Put your organization inside Africa’s growing creative ecosystem.
Partnership opportunities are available across multiple sectors.
Where creativity comes alive.
A first look at the energy, people, ideas, and experiences that will come together at AFRIQA Creative Showcase.
Film. Music. Fashion. Art. Technology. Culture. One connected ecosystem.
Meet the Team
These are the leads coordinating AFRIQA Creative Showcase, but they are only part of the story. Many more people are contributing behind the scenes to make it happen.
Paulgold Olalekan Joseph
Convener
The vision behind Afriqa Creative Showcase, bringing Africa's creatives, investors and industry leaders together in Abuja.
Ebere Ojadua
Director
Directs the planning and delivery of the showcase, keeping every team and programme aligned with the event's vision.
Desmond Utomwen
Head of Media Publicity
Leads media publicity for the showcase, handling press, announcements and outreach that put the story in front of the right audiences.
Happiness Edesiri Obrudu
Head of Operations
Oversees day-to-day operations, making sure every part of the showcase runs smoothly from planning to event day.
Favour Efe Orobosa
Head of Administration
Leads administration for the showcase, keeping records, documentation and internal processes organised and on track.
Susan Sechivir Umah
Head of Protocol
Handles protocol for the showcase, looking after guests, speakers and dignitaries from arrival to departure.
Charles Odii Okechukwu
Head of Technology
Leads technology for the showcase, building and maintaining the website, registration and ticketing systems.
Caroline Okoh
Head of Secretariat
Runs the secretariat, handling coordination, communication and day-to-day paperwork for the team.
David Onyekwe Ebuka
Head of Logistics
Heads logistics, coordinating venue setup, the movement of people and materials, and everything needed on the ground.
Jhilblanket Oluwaobafemi
Head of Media Production
Leads media production for the showcase, creating the video, photo and visual content that tells its story before, during and after the event.
Behind every name here is a wider circle of people, and everyone else who gives their time, skills and energy to this showcase. Every contribution counts, and we are grateful for each one.
Questions people ask.
Everything you need to know before joining the Showcase.
Creatives across film, music, fashion, art, publishing, gaming, and digital media; industry stakeholders like production companies, labels and distributors; investors and funding institutions; and the general public.
Registration is open. Attendee, Exhibitor, and Pitching spots are confirmed as soon as you pay. Press and Investor spots go through an application and review process.
General entry is free and covers both days. VIP is ₦20,000 with priority seating, the Masterclass Pass is ₦50,000 and includes the masterclasses on both days, and VVIP is ₦150,000 and includes everything: front reserved seating, a reserved table at the concert and dinner, a meet and greet, the masterclasses, and Pitch and Deal Room access.
Yes. Exhibitors can choose a Normal booth (₦200,000), a Double booth (₦300,000, with space to display your art), or the Fashion Runway (₦300,000). Sponsorship packages are also available — check back here or use the contact details in the footer.
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Whether you have a question, partnership idea, media enquiry, or simply want to connect, we'd love to hear from you.