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Latest news and updates on Nigeria’s growing creative economy, covering innovation, investments, startups, and opportunities in music, film, and digital arts.
Creative Economy
Nigeria’s music industry now worth ₦901bn, headed for ₦1.5tn by 2033
Nigeria’s music industry is now worth about ₦901.6 billion a year, placing a clear monetary value on a sector that...
Creative Economy
Behind The Scenes becomes first Nollywood film to cross ₦2bn box office
Nollywood filmmaker and actor, Funke Akindele, has further cemented her place in African cinema history as her latest release, Behind...
Creative Economy
AFRIMA 2026 Full Winners List by African Regions and Categories
Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Rema, Yemi Alade, Shallipopi, and Phyno were among the biggest winners at the 9th edition...
Creative Economy
Fourth Mainland Fund Opens Applications for African Digital Creators
The Fourth Mainland Fund, a new investment vehicle focused on African digital creators and storytelling ventures, has officially opened for...
Creative Economy
Lagos Hosts AFRIMA 2026 as Continental Music Awards Begin
The Lagos State Government has commenced hosting the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), a major event...
Creative Economy
TECNO completes football pitch at Alade Sports Complex
TECNO has reinforced its commitment to grassroots football and youth development with the completion of a new 5-a-side football pitch...
Creative Economy
NITDA to partner Foundation on film studio, digital skills in Northern Nigeria
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to partner with Future Map Foundation to transform Northern Nigeria’s...
Creative Economy
Filmmaker Says YouTube Cannot Recover Big-Budget Cinema Films in Nigeria
As debates continue over whether Nigerian filmmakers should abandon cinemas and release their films on YouTube, filmmaker Benneth Nwankwo says...
Creative Economy
Stanbic IBTC Bank Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Creative Industry
Stanbic IBTC Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s creative industry, assuring designers and artists of continued strategic investment and...
Creative Economy
UNDP, YAI unveil 31 innovators in A’ Ibom tourism and creative sectors
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme, has unveiled 31 youth innovators...
