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Africa's Creative
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The Creative Africa Nexus Weekend 2026 will bring together creatives, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders from Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora for four days of business, collaboration, and cultural celebration.

Organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), hosted by the Government of Nigeria, and in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the event aims to connect people across borders and promote cultural exchange. It will gather key players from the Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) to showcase their work, share ideas, build networks, and collaborate.

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THE CANEX VERTICALS

FILM

SCREENINGS · SHORTS

Music
MUSIC FACTORY · LIVE
Fashion
RUNWAY · XCHANGE
Literature
BOOK FACTORY · PRIZE
Visual Arts
EXHIBITION · MARKET
Gastronomy
CHEFS · MARKET
Sports
FORUM · SHOWCASES
24/7 Customer Support
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CANEX Programme Highlights

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EXHIBITION & MARKET
An exciting space to exhibit fashion, visual arts, crafts, books, gastronomy and other creative products in a dynamic market. 
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MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS
A curated programme of high-level masterclasses and hands-on workshops which brings together leading experts from Africa and across the globe to sharpen skills, deepen industry knowledge, and equip creatives and entrepreneurs with practical tools to thrive across the continent’s creative sectors.
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SUMMIT
Engaging, high-level panel discussions and conversations designed with a forward-looking, outcomes-driven approach; and intimate Fireside Chats with esteemed African and Diasporic industry greats.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES
A diverse range of live performances from some of Africa and the Diaspora’s top musicians and performers will take place on the CANEX WKND stage.
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GASTRONOMY SHOWCASES 
Witness celebrity chefs from Africa and the Diaspora cook while sharing their culinary expertise and stories.
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VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION 
CANEX WKND will host a showcase of visual arts in a curated exhibition.
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LUXURY FASHION XCHANGE 
A premier exhibition space celebrating excellence in luxury, innovation, and craftsmanship. The Luxury Fashion Xchange will spotlight Africa’s top fashion and accessory brands before an international audience of buyers and industry stakeholders. 
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CANEX MUSIC FACTORY 
The exciting CANEX Music Factory and live recording studio will return to CANEX WKND.
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CANEX SHORTS 
The short film competition will once again culminate at CANEX WKND with screenings of the winning films and an awards ceremony.
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CANEX WKND MUSIC CONCERT
A highlight for delegates of CANEX WKND, the CANEX WKND Music Concert will showcase exciting music artists from across the continent and the Diaspora.
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CANEX BOOK FACTORY 
The 2026 CANEX Creative Writing Workshop and the awards ceremony for the annual Prize for Publishing in Africa will take place at the event.
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CANEX DEAL ROOM
The CANEX Deal Room is a unique platform where entrepreneurs in Africa’s Creative and Cultural Industries will have the opportunity to present bankable projects to financiers and investors.
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CANEX FASHION SHOW
A high-energy, curated fashion show featuring some of the continent’s top designers.
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NETWORKING / B2B & B2G OPPORTUNITIES 
As always, a host of networking, dealmaking opportunities and events will be a core part of CANEX WKND.

Become a Sponsor

A range of sponsorship opportunities exists for those looking to be associated with CANEX WKND and benefit from a host of pre-event digital and press opportunities, as well as opportunities to be on-site as part of Africa’s most vibrant and dynamic creative industries event.


Sector-specific opportunities across music, film, fashion, sports, gastronomy, visual arts and more are available, as well as overall event sponsor packages. Bespoke packages can also be created upon request: info@creativeafricanexus.com.

CANEX WKND is proof that when Africa invests in its own creative industries, the whole world pays attention
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Delegate — CANEX WKND 2024, Algiers

CANEX WKND is proof that when Africa invests in its own creative industries, the whole world pays attention
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Delegate — CANEX WKND 2024, Algiers

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