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A GATHERING OF CREATIVES. INNOVATORS. RISING TALENT. INVESTORS. ENTREPRENEURS. COLLABORATORS.

Experience the heartbeat of Africa’s creative economy at Entertainment Week Africa (EWA). For one powerful week in Lagos, Nigeria, we unite leaders and innovators across music, film, fashion, tech, live production and entrepreneurship all at the forefront of Africa’s creative industries.

Discover emerging trends, explore bold collaborations and engage in transformative conversations that are shaping the future of the entertainment and creative sector in Africa.

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, investor or creative professional, EWA offers unmatched opportunities to connect, upskill and grow within Africa’s rapidly expanding creative economy.

Join us for a week of innovation, inspiration and cultural exchange as we amplify African creativity on a global stage.

KEY TRACKS

FILM & TV

Africa’s screen economy is booming. Explore storytelling, production, distribution, and streaming with creators and studios shaping the continent’s cinematic future, and closing the gap between local stories and global screens.

MUSIC

African music is a global force. From songwriting and A&R to sync, tech, and business models; connect with the people powering sound, scale, and innovation across the continent and beyond.

AI & TECH

Technology is reshaping creativity. Dive into AI, blockchain, virtual production, and immersive tools transforming how Africa’s creative economy makes, moves, and monetizes content across industries.

FASHION

Style drives culture and commerce. Celebrate Africa’s design identity through runway shows, workshops, and conversations spotlighting creators fusing fashion, beauty, and business; from streetwear to heritage luxury.

LIVE PRODUCTION

Step behind the scenes into the technical artistry of live events. Explore the systems, crews, and innovations powering Africa’s biggest shows; from sound and stagecraft to lighting and broadcast.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Creativity needs business to thrive. Engage founders, freelancers, and builders turning ideas into ventures through funding, IP, monetization, and scalable models driving Africa’s next generation of creative enterprises.

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Masterclasses

Join leading voices in music, film, fashion, tech, live production and entrepreneurship for intimate and high-impact masterclasses at Entertainment Week Africa.

Whether you’re a creator looking to scale or an investor seeking insight into Africa’s creative economy, these sessions are designed for impact. Learn how industry leaders spot opportunities, navigate challenges and build sustainable success across the continent’s most dynamic creative sectors.
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Podcasts

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Content Market

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Film Screenings

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Creators’ Hub

Creators’ Day is dedicated to the new wave of storytellers shaping culture beyond traditional boxes. From digital-first films to experimental formats and viral series, this day celebrates and showcases creators whose work is expanding the boundaries of Africa’s audio-visual landscape. It’s a platform for recognition, discovery and connection across the creator economy.
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EWA Creative Job Fair

The EWA Creative Job Fair connects Africa’s creative talent with real career opportunities across music, film, fashion, tech, production design, and digital content. Built as the employment engine of LABSPOT, it bridges upskilling to hiring by linking trained creatives directly with companies, investors and enterprises shaping the future of work.
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Livespot X Festival

We culminate the EWA experience with the Livespot X Festival, it’s big stage, live energy and an unmatched experience. It’s the beauty of live production fused with music. It’s more than a concert, it’s a sonic celebration of Africa’s cultural power, visual brilliance and live production excellence.
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Film Premieres

EWA is where some of the continent’s most anticipated films make their debut before they hit cinemas, festivals or global on demand platforms. This curated premiere experience celebrates cinematic excellence from across Africa, spotlighting bold storytelling, masterful direction and production value made for the big screen.
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Showcases

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Networking Events

At EWA, networking is built into the experience. From lounges and mixers to curated meet-ups, we create opportunities for creatives, artists, investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to connect. These are the moments where collaborations spark, deals are born and ideas find the right partners.
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Turn Up Lagos

You’ve heard that there’s no party like a Lagos party and you get to experience it at EWA. Turn Up Lagos is Entertainment Week Africa’s signature nightlife experience, bringing together the hottest Ds from across the continent for one epic night of sound, dance and sing-alongs, expect afrobeats, amapiano, house and high-octane sets, all held down by the essence of Lagos nightlife.
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The Runway Coterie

The Runway Coterie is a style forward fashion experience. Forget the front-row cliches, Runway Coterie is a bold, curated fashion experience that puts creative direction, cultural expression and visual storytelling at the center of the runway. Designed for the new wave of African designers and style innovators, this isn’t about seasonal trends, it’s about statements. Expect immersive showcases, unexpected silhouettes and powerful aesthetic moments that reflect the continent’s energy, roots and global reach.
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Jokes n Jollof

Jokes n Jollof is a night comedy café experience at EWA, bringing together laughter, culture and the unmistakable aroma of African jollof, whether it’s Nigerian, Ghanaian or Senegal.

Join us for an unforgettable night featuring some of Africa’s sharpest comedic performers and rising stars. From bold storytelling to punchlines that hit home and excellent delivery, Jokes n Jollof blends comedy with culinary culture serving up different takes on the art of comedy and jollof rice from across the continent.
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Opening Party

The EWA Opening Party is a refined gathering of influential voices across entertainment, tech, and culture; an elegant evening of connection, creativity, and celebration. It’s a beautifully curated welcome that captures the vibrancy of Nigeria’s creative economy and sets the tone for the week ahead.
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Deal Room

The EWA Deal Room is Africa’s leading investment platform for creatives across music, film and fashion and tech-enabled businesses. Over the years, we’ve supported 16+ startups in refining their business models, becoming investment ready and unlocking real capital and opportunities for their business. The platform has gone on to raise over $1 million in funding for startups within the cohort proving that Africa’s creative economy is a viable and investable frontier.
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Panels

Listen and learn from thought leaders, industry experts and innovators as they unpack the trends transforming and provide the blueprint of success in Africa’s entertainment and creative industries. From AI in music and film to emerging business models and digital disruptions, these panel sessions offer critical insights and solutions into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy.
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Workshops

Get hands-on at Entertainment Week Africa’s workshop series, built for creators, entrepreneurs and professionals across music, film, fashion, tech and live production. These sessions go beyond theory, offering real techniques and tools that work for Africa’s creative landscape.

Learn directly from experts who understand the market, apply innovative methods and deliver proven strategies tailored to the realities of Africa’s entertainment and creative industries
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Networking

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Showcases

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Film Premieres

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Masterclasses

Join leading voices in music, film, fashion, tech, live production and entrepreneurship for intimate and high-impact masterclasses at Entertainment Week Africa.

Whether you’re a creator looking to scale or an investor seeking insight into Africa’s creative economy, these sessions are designed for impact. Learn how industry leaders spot opportunities, navigate challenges and build sustainable success across the continent’s most dynamic creative sectors.
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Podcasts

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Content Market

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Film Screenings

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Creators’ Hub

Creators’ Day is dedicated to the new wave of storytellers shaping culture beyond traditional boxes. From digital-first films to experimental formats and viral series, this day celebrates and showcases creators whose work is expanding the boundaries of Africa’s audio-visual landscape. It’s a platform for recognition, discovery and connection across the creator economy.
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EWA Creative Job Fair

The EWA Creative Job Fair connects Africa’s creative talent with real career opportunities across music, film, fashion, tech, production design, and digital content. Built as the employment engine of LABSPOT, it bridges upskilling to hiring by linking trained creatives directly with companies, investors and enterprises shaping the future of work.
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Livespot X Festival

We culminate the EWA experience with the Livespot X Festival, it’s big stage, live energy and an unmatched experience. It’s the beauty of live production fused with music. It’s more than a concert, it’s a sonic celebration of Africa’s cultural power, visual brilliance and live production excellence.
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Film Premieres

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Showcases

EWA Showcases put emerging music talents on stage, giving them the chance to perform for live audiences, grow their fan base and catch the attention of industry leaders and potential investors. It’s a platform for visibility, discovery and the next big break.
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Networking Events

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Turn Up Lagos

You’ve heard that there’s no party like a Lagos party and you get to experience it at EWA. Turn Up Lagos is Entertainment Week Africa’s signature nightlife experience, bringing together the hottest Ds from across the continent for one epic night of sound, dance and sing-alongs, expect afrobeats, amapiano, house and high-octane sets, all held down by the essence of Lagos nightlife.
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The Runway Coterie

The Runway Coterie is a style forward fashion experience. Forget the front-row cliches, Runway Coterie is a bold, curated fashion experience that puts creative direction, cultural expression and visual storytelling at the center of the runway. Designed for the new wave of African designers and style innovators, this isn’t about seasonal trends, it’s about statements. Expect immersive showcases, unexpected silhouettes and powerful aesthetic moments that reflect the continent’s energy, roots and global reach.
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Jokes n Jollof

Jokes n Jollof is a night comedy café experience at EWA, bringing together laughter, culture and the unmistakable aroma of African jollof, whether it’s Nigerian, Ghanaian or Senegal.

Join us for an unforgettable night featuring some of Africa’s sharpest comedic performers and rising stars. From bold storytelling to punchlines that hit home and excellent delivery, Jokes n Jollof blends comedy with culinary culture serving up different takes on the art of comedy and jollof rice from across the continent.
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Opening Party

The EWA Opening Party is a refined gathering of influential voices across entertainment, tech, and culture; an elegant evening of connection, creativity, and celebration. It’s a beautifully curated welcome that captures the vibrancy of Nigeria’s creative economy and sets the tone for the week ahead.
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Deal Room

The EWA Deal Room is Africa’s leading investment platform for creatives across music, film and fashion and tech-enabled businesses. Over the years, we’ve supported 16+ startups in refining their business models, becoming investment ready and unlocking real capital and opportunities for their business. The platform has gone on to raise over $1 million in funding for startups within the cohort proving that Africa’s creative economy is a viable and investable frontier.
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Panels

Listen and learn from thought leaders, industry experts and innovators as they unpack the trends transforming and provide the blueprint of success in Africa’s entertainment and creative industries. From AI in music and film to emerging business models and digital disruptions, these panel sessions offer critical insights and solutions into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy.
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Workshops

Get hands-on at Entertainment Week Africa’s workshop series, built for creators, entrepreneurs and professionals across music, film, fashion, tech and live production. These sessions go beyond theory, offering real techniques and tools that work for Africa’s creative landscape.

Learn directly from experts who understand the market, apply innovative methods and deliver proven strategies tailored to the realities of Africa’s entertainment and creative industries
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Explore our Spaces

LABSPOT
HUB

Labspot is the core of the EWA conferencing experience. The Hub is a home to expert-led panels, startup pitch sessions, practical masterclasses and hands-on workshops. It’s where Africa’s creative professionals connect, collaborate and build skills that drive the creative economy forward.

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THE
FILM HUB

In the Film Hub, experience the latest releases from top independent filmmakers across the country. From short films to new movies and shows, this space spotlights emerging talent and celebrates the future of filmmaking.

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THE
MUSIC HUB

The Music Hub taps into the pulse of Africa’s evolving soundscape. Housing the EWA Music Camp, this is where producers, artists, and music entrepreneurs connect, create, and build. From collaborative sessions to listening experiences and music business labs, the Music Hub champions innovation, celebrates new sounds, and brings the industry’s future into focus.

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CONTENT MARKET

The EWA Content Market is where Africa’s film and music creators meet the world. Designed for content discovery, licensing, and dealmaking, this marketplace connects filmmakers, producers, and music artists with buyers, distributors, sync agents, and rights managers actively looking for fresh, original African stories and sound.

APPLY

CREATORS'
HUB

True to its name, the Creators’ Hub is a haven for creators. Here, we spotlight the dynamic works of some of the continent’s best and brightest creatives from visual art to technology-based innovations.

SHOWCASE

GEN Z
REPUBLIK

Come explore our multisensory, pop-culture-driven space, where we spark conversations around creativity, collaboration, empowerment, and well-being all while having fun. Think of it as your content creation haven. 

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LIVE
CAFE

The coolest experiences come alive at the Live Café. From pop-up events to comedy shows and fashion showcases, there’s always something happening throughout the day. We can describe it, but nothing beats experiencing it firsthand.

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