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Workshops

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Panels

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Deal Room

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EWA Job Fair

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Creators' Hub

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Film Screenings

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Content Market

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Podcast

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Masterclasses

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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

EWA hosts live podcast recordings where we have podcasters record their sessions before a live audience and fans of podcast shows come to see their faves live.

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Content Market

The EWA Content Market brings buyers, sellers and funders in film and music together in one space. Expect exclusive showcases, practical conversations, networking with industry leaders and deal-making that pushes African content forward.

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Film Screenings

We provide an opportunity for films who would usually not have access to large cinemas or big audiences. From documentary films to animations and indie films, there’s a place for every great movie/film producer to share their work with an audience.

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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

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

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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