16 – 18 October 2025, The Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria

All events

WEBTOONS

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

VIDEO GAMES

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. FCA2023©Chang Martin_SIPA/MC/2023 Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

AR/VR

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. Bannière©Culture.SIPA Read more

08 Nov 2025 •
Project "Cartography of giving and receiving"©CecileNdiaye

DIGITAL FASHION

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

SOUND DESIGN

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

POP-UP STORE EXPERIENCE “LAGOS x PARIS”

“LAGOS x PARIS” POP-UP: SHOWCASING NIGERIA’S FINEST FASHION BRANDS The LAGOS x PARIS Pop-Up presents a carefully curated selection of brands that have participated in the prestigious LAGOS x PARIS – Fashion & Design Accelerator Programme. This programme with a 360° curriculum, lasting 9 months to 1 year, brings together the best of French and […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

Talks

OPENNING REMARKS

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

16 Oct 2025 • 9:30 - 10:00

OPENING TALK “YOHANCE: WE ARE ALL SUPERHEROES!”

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

16 Oct 2025 • 10:00 - 11:15

MORNING TALK – YVONNE MUINDE

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

16 Oct 2025 • 11:30 - 12:30

INDUSTRY TALK “DEMYSTIFYING DISTRIBUTION ONCE AND FOR ALL”

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

16 Oct 2025 • 11:30 - 12:45

WIDE-ANGLE CONFERENCE “OUR STORIES BELONG TO ALL : LOCAL CULTURE AND GLOBAL AUDIENCE”

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

16 Oct 2025 • 11:30 - 12:45

INDUSTRY TALK “SOUND DESIGN : THE BLIND SPOT OF AFRICAN AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION”

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

16 Oct 2025 • 12:45 - 14:00

Project presentations

WEBTOONS

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

VIDEO GAMES

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. FCA2023©Chang Martin_SIPA/MC/2023 Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

AR/VR

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. Bannière©Culture.SIPA Read more

08 Nov 2025 •
Project "Cartography of giving and receiving"©CecileNdiaye

DIGITAL FASHION

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

SOUND DESIGN

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

CRÉATION AFRICA PLATFORM PRESENTATION

Création Africa: connecting talents, developing projects, creating together Création Africa is a digital platform accessible on both computer and mobile, funded by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and developed by the Institut français for MansA – Maison des Mondes Africains. It is aimed at professionals in the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in […] Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 14:15 - 14:45

Exhibitions

SOUND DESIGN

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

POP-UP STORE EXPERIENCE “LAGOS x PARIS”

“LAGOS x PARIS” POP-UP: SHOWCASING NIGERIA’S FINEST FASHION BRANDS The LAGOS x PARIS Pop-Up presents a carefully curated selection of brands that have participated in the prestigious LAGOS x PARIS – Fashion & Design Accelerator Programme. This programme with a 360° curriculum, lasting 9 months to 1 year, brings together the best of French and […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

WEBTOONS

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

VIDEO GAMES

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. FCA2023©Chang Martin_SIPA/MC/2023 Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

AR/VR

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. Bannière©Culture.SIPA Read more

08 Nov 2025 •
Project "Cartography of giving and receiving"©CecileNdiaye

DIGITAL FASHION

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

Workshops

Project "Cartography of giving and receiving"©CecileNdiaye

DIGITAL FASHION

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

SOUND DESIGN

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

POP-UP STORE EXPERIENCE “LAGOS x PARIS”

“LAGOS x PARIS” POP-UP: SHOWCASING NIGERIA’S FINEST FASHION BRANDS The LAGOS x PARIS Pop-Up presents a carefully curated selection of brands that have participated in the prestigious LAGOS x PARIS – Fashion & Design Accelerator Programme. This programme with a 360° curriculum, lasting 9 months to 1 year, brings together the best of French and […] Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

WEBTOONS

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

VIDEO GAMES

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. FCA2023©Chang Martin_SIPA/MC/2023 Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

AR/VR

The exhibitions area of the Forum will spotlight emerging African artists, offering a dynamic platform for new creative voices to showcase their work within the vibrant Cultural and Creative Industries. Alongside individual artistic expressions, thematic exhibitions, such as those focused on textile production, explore the rich traditions, innovative techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that define Africa creativity. Bannière©Culture.SIPA Read more

08 Nov 2025 •

Lab & working sessions

WORKSHOP SOUND DESIGN

With Nicolas Auriault, director of ONY. Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 11:00 - 13:30

PITCHING SESSION

Forum Création Africa – Pitching Session is the Forum’s highly competitive international co-production and financing platform, showcasing four projects in development per discipline. Each project combines strong artistic ambition with clear international potential and is ready to move into production. The event offers participants the opportunity not only to present their projects to key industry […] Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 11:15 - 17:45

CLINIC SESSION : TV SERIES & ANIMATION

In this clinic session, creators can book a one-to-one meeting with an expert for a 20-minute consultation. This is a unique opportunity to present your project and receive tailored advice to connect with distributors. From identifying your audience to designing a release plan, leveraging social media, exploring monetization, or finding alternative routes to visibility, the […] Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 13:00 - 17:00

SPIN DOCTOR LAB : SHARPENING YOUR PROJECT

You have the story. Maybe even a prototype, a pilot, a short, or a bible. But something isn’t quite landing, the pitch lacks punch, the positioning feels unclear, the presentation doesn’t stick. The confidential Spin Doctor Lab offers African creatives the chance to book a one-on-one session with an expert to refine their project documents […] Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 13:00 - 17:00

DESIGN THINKING LAB “INCUBATORS & INNOVATION – CATALYSTS IN AFRICAN CCI”

This collaborative space will bring together diverse stakeholders : entrepreneurs, creative project leaders, incubator managers, institutional partners, and ecosystem experts, to exchange experiences and perspectives. The objective is to collectively reflect on the challenges faced by incubators and their beneficiaries, share best practices, and co-create innovative pathways to strengthen their impact on the growth and […] Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 15:15 - 16:45

WORKSHOP SOUND DESIGN

Par Andrew Ahuurra, Sound Engineer and Founder of Quad-A Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 15:30 - 17:00

Events & parties

OPENING NIGHT SOIRÉE

Forum Création Africa Opening Party at NAHOUS marks the first major highlight of the event. An evening that brings together all accredited Forum participants, along with exhibitors, sponsors, funders, and institutional partners. It will be held at the NAHOUS, the vibrant and trending Lagos new cultural hub located in the historic Federal Palace, that blends […] Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 18:00 - 23:00

EXHIBITION “AFROBEAT REBELLION”, FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI

“AFROBEAT REBELLION” : A UNIQUE AND MASSIVE EXHIBITION ON THE LEGEND FELA KUTI A Whitespace Creative Agency (AWCA) + Ambassade de France au Nigéria + Philharmonie de Paris Exhibition ‘Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion’, first presented in Paris in 2022 at the Philharmonie de Paris, is an exhibition created by a team of French-Nigerian curators in […] Read more

17 Oct 2025 • 17:30

CINÉMATHÈQUE AFRIQUE NIGHT

At the Alliance Française in Lagos, on the sidelines of the Forum Création Africa, the Institut français invites participants to an evening at the Cinémathèque Afrique. On the programme: Bal poussière by Henri Duparc, a cult Ivorian comedy made in 1989 and restored in 2021. The film humorously and tenderly recounts the misadventures of Demi-Dieu, […] Read more

17 Oct 2025 • 19:30

CLOSING NIGHT CONCERTS

The closing night will put the light on four acts who redefine modern music-making by drawing on their country’s music heritage fused with Jazz, Soul, Grimes, Hip-Hop, R&B or Dancehall. As African new generation of artists are reinventing combinations of genres and reshaping the global music scene, get ready for a journey through the sound […] Read more

18 Oct 2025 • 18:00