The Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2025, set to take place from September 16 to 19, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, has announced its full slate of program partners, each powering signature experiences across film, fashion, art, music, technology, and creative business.
The 2025 edition will feature landmark events hosted by leading program partners, including Women in Film and TV Conference, Creative Continuum Africa Summit, NOVUS Art Summit and Exhibition, Business of Photography Conference, Digital Creator Africa Summit, FashionEVO Summit and Show, Business of Entertainment Conference, Kingdom Film Festival, and the ACM Next Level Music Showcase. Together, they are creating a multi-layered agenda that underscores the breadth and depth of Africa’s creative economy.
The Women in Film and TV Conference will spotlight female leadership and storytelling across Africa’s screen industries, with prominent voices such as Felicia Naiwa Sithebe, President of WIFT South Africa, and Juliet Ibrahim, President of WIFT Ghana. The Creative Continuum Africa Summit focuses on legacy-driven careers and sustainable growth for creatives, with insights from Blossom Chukwujekwu, actor, director, and producer, and Bimbo Ademoye, actor and brand influencer. The NOVUS Art Summit and Exhibition, will showcase Africa’s visual identity and digital innovation, where thought leaders like Dotun Popoola, Curator at the NGA, International curator Yulia Daniels, and South Africa’s Art Miabo, whose work bridges contemporary African narratives with global audiences.
The Business of Photography Conference will empower photographers with tools to scale globally, led by industry icons including Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Clarence Peters. The Digital Creator Africa Summit will convene top content creators and technologists to explore monetisation and AI-powered creativity, with speakers including Chude Jideonwo of Red Media and Tosin Ajibade, founder of Olori SuperGal. Meanwhile, the FashionEVO Summit and Show will merge business, culture, and design in a full-day experience, featuring fashion powerhouses such as Roberta Annan of the African Fashion Foundation and Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi of Africa Fashion Week.
The Business of Entertainment Conference will examine the evolving business models of film, music, and live events, with contributions from industry leaders such as Niyi Akinmolayan, Director and Producer, and Ruth Kadiri Ezerika, Actress, Screenwriter, and Film Producer. The Kingdom Film Festival, filmmakers will engage in screenings, workshops, and cross-cultural exchanges for filmmakers, spotlighting Dr. Aisha Adamu-Augie, Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), alongside Mike and Gloria Bamiloye, Founders of Mount Zion Faith Ministries and Mount Zion Television. Closing out the event, the ACM Next Level Music Showcase will spotlight Nigeria’s brightest emerging stars before industry leaders, with judges including Omotolani Alake (Label Manager, Virgin Music Africa) and Dr. Kafayat “Kaffy” Shafau (Creative Director, Kaffy Kreative Agency).
Speaking on the power of these partnerships, Dr. Inya Lawal, Convener of ACM, said:
“What makes ACM truly distinctive is the strength of its program partners. Each of them brings expertise, networks, and communities that together create a holistic view of Africa’s creative economy. From film to fashion, from photography to digital innovation, from art to music, these partners are not simply hosting sessions; they are building bridges, creating opportunities, and shaping industries. ACM 2025 is not just an event; it is a movement powered by collaboration, and our program partners are at the heart of it.”
With this diverse slate of program partners, ACM 2025 will deliver an immersive four-day experience that positions Africa’s creative industries for growth, sustainability, and global recognition.
Source: ameyawdebrah.com/
