Talks

Over the course of three days, dive into keynotes, panels, use cases, and creative battles exploring contemporary creation in the sectors spotlighted in this 2025 edition. Whether you’re just entering the field or leading the way, come discover how new technologies are reshaping industry, culture, entertainment, and beyond. Join us for exclusive moments of knowledge-sharing […] Read more

To inaugurate this 2025 edition in Lagos, the Forum Creation Africa is honored to welcome the team of the upcoming movie Yohance. This bold and innovative project marks a new chapter in African cinema, blending science fiction with deeply rooted cultural narratives from across the continent. Created using cutting-edge Virtual Studio technology, the film introduces […] Read more

Organized by the French Institute In the age of streaming and social media, mass media is often the bedrock of creative industries. Financial sustainability is predicated on the wide appeal and the mass distribution of cultural contents. But the drive to cater to a global audience runs the risk to dilute the richness of local […] Read more

Award-winning Matte Painter and Concept Artist Yvonne Muinde has built an accomplished career spanning over 20 years, contributing to numerous high-profile films. Yvonne is a professional artist and renowned visual effects artist in the film industry, with an impressive portfolio that includes The Hobbit, Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avatar, and more. She has […] Read more

You’ve got the idea. You’ve got the drive. Now let’s talk reality. Depending on your location on the continent, the production chain is sometimes broken, and creators are forced to wear many hats: artist, producer, marketer, distributor. Self-distribution is no longer a choice; it’s a necessity but also a space for invention and emancipation. This […] Read more

While African cinema and audiovisual continue to gain visibility, one crucial element often remains underexplored in the continent: sound design. Studio engineers and sound professionals are increasingly aware of the opportunities that sound represents in audiovisual contents and are starting to develop these activities (in advertising, games, cinema etc.). Yet, they face several obstacles (copyright, […] Read more

Co-producing: Make it work In this Industry Talks, we open the black box of co-production, from public funds, to broadcasters, festivals, and professional networks. Through expert presentations, concrete case studies, and testimonies, this session will help creators understand how to build viable co-productions with international partners beyond the paperwork and beyond the clichés on both […] Read more

There’s value in your story, but how do you unlock it? African creators are at the center of a global content boom. Music, film, animation, games, cinema. The world is watching and listening but too often, the money flows elsewhere. This talk unpacks how to monetize content strategically, ethically and sustainably. From new business models […] Read more

Fif Tobossi is a journalist, author, audiovisual producer, entrepreneur, and major influencer in French urban culture. He is best known as the co-founder of Booska-P, a media outlet specializing in rap and urban culture.Born in France to a family of Beninese origin, he grew up in Evry-Courcouronnes in the Essonne region and became interested in […] Read more

This Industry Talk aims to foster dialogue between public and private initiatives around financing Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in Africa. It will provide an overview of existing public investment policies and mechanisms, enriched by the testimonies of stakeholders who have benefited from them, as well as an analysis of initiatives carried out by private […] Read more

When the texture of your hair becomes a political act, even in pixels. For decades, video games have failed to reflect the diversity of the real world, especially when it comes to Black characters. From limited skin tones to lazy stereotypes and missing hair textures, the issue goes beyond cosmetics: it’s about visibility, agency, and […] Read more

For too long, the global creative economy has thrived on stories told about others, not by them. The voices, aesthetics, and imaginaries of African and diasporic creators have often been filtered, appropriated, or repackaged for foreign markets losing their depth, context, and agency in the process. Today and across the whole continent and its diasporas, […] Read more

Webtoon, a digital sequential storytelling format designed for mobile, is shaking up reading habits by completely deconstructing the traditional structure of comic book pages. Created for smooth vertical scrolling, it fits perfectly with the contemporary practices of connected readers, whether on a phone, tablet, or computer. In Africa, this new creative medium seems to have […] Read more

Opportunity or takeover? Tool or trap? It’s time to ask the real questions. Artificial Intelligence is disrupting every creative sector, from writing and music to design, animation, and coding. While it opens new doors for creation, collaboration, and efficiency, it also raises urgent questions around ownership, ethics, and justice, especially for African creators. Who owns […] Read more

This panel brings together leading voices in film, animation, and VFX who are actively shaping a new ecosystem from within the continent. From infrastructure development and talent training to international collaboration and storytelling rooted in African cultures, the discussion will explore how local studios, artists, and entrepreneurs are building sustainable pathways for VFX production. The […] Read more

This interactive session will allow participants of the Forum Création Africa to exchange ideas with the most prominent business leaders in Nigeria and the African continent, who will share some of their experience, their vision of entrepreneurship and the guidance they can offer. Speakers : Moderator : Marie LORA-MUNGAI Read more

In this morning talk, Nelly Wandji Sr brand strategist, entrepreneur and founder of MoonLook, will present the initial results of a study conducted among 1,200 consumers and nearly 100 creators, brands, and experts based on the continent and the diaspora.  The research is an independent initiative dedicated to African creative industries, focusing on key transformational sectors: fashion, […] Read more

Africa is on the verge of becoming a continental leader in the fast-growing esports sector, with an expanding ecosystem of players, tournaments, organizers, and audiences. This proposal outlines a research-driven report that will spotlight the development, opportunities, and future of esports in Nigeria as part of the broader African gaming narrative. In English, with French […] Read more

When tradition meets innovation, style becomes a revolution. African fashion is entering a new era, one where fabric is 3D-rendered, where catwalks exist in the metaverse, and where heritage meets code. This talk explores how African designers, coders and digital creatives are blending ancestral aesthetics with cutting-edge technology to reinvent the way we create, wear […] Read more

In today’s business landscape, women-founded start-ups still face systemic barriers in accessing capital, particularly in Africa and within diasporas, where gender stereotypes are compounded by structural inequalities. To move forward, it is essential to shed light on the invisible obstacles confronting women who seek funding: from investors’ unconscious biases, to the need for mentorship networks, […] Read more