One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World
Dates:November 5-8 2026
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Venue: Wole Soyinka Centre for Cultural & Creative Arts
One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World
Dates:November 5-8, 2026
Location:Lagos, Nigeria
Venue: Wole Soyinka Centre for Cultural & Creative Arts
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Africa's Creative Industries.
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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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.









