Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2025 will be held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, from September 16 to 19th. This year’s edition has unveiled an exciting slate of program partners powering events across film, fashion, art, music, digital innovation, and creative business.
The event will again serve as a leading platform for collaboration, growth, and visibility in Africa’s creative economy.
Strong Partnerships Powering ACM 2025
The multi-day agenda is anchored by landmark events hosted by top partners:
- Women in Film and TV Conference – highlighting female leadership in African cinema. Speakers include Felicia Naiwa Sithebe (WIFT South Africa) and Juliet Ibrahim (WIFT Ghana).
- Creative Continuum Africa Summit – focusing on sustainable growth and legacy-building for creatives. Notably, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Bimbo Ademoye will share insights
- NOVUS Art Summit and Exhibition – showcasing digital innovation and African visual identity. Contributors include Dotun Popoola, Yulia Daniels, and Art Miabo.
- Business of Photography Conference – providing photographers with tools to scale globally. Esteemed speakers include Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Clarence Peters.
- Digital Creator Africa Summit – exploring content monetization and AI-powered creativity. Panelists include Chude Jideonwo and Tosin Ajibade (Olori SuperGal).
- FashionEVO Summit and Show – merging business, culture, and design. Featured names include Roberta Annan and Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi.
- Business of Entertainment Conference – examining film, music, and live event models. Speakers include Niyi Akinmolayan and Ruth Kadiri Ezerika.
- Kingdom Film Festival – featuring screenings, workshops, and cross-cultural dialogue. Key voices include Dr. Aisha Adamu-Augie and Mike and Gloria Bamiloye.
- ACM Next Level Music Showcase – spotlighting Nigeria’s emerging stars. Judges include Omotolani Alake (Virgin Music Africa) and Dr. Kaffy Shafau.
Collaboration at the Heart of Africa Creative Market 2025
According to Dr. Inya Lawal, Convener of ACM:
“What makes ACM distinctive is the strength of its program partners. Each brings expertise and networks that together shape industries. From film to fashion, and from photography to technology, ACM 2025 is more than an event—it is a movement built on collaboration.”
Why ACM 2025 Matters
Importantly, ACM 2025 will deliver four days of immersive programming. The event will connect filmmakers, designers, content creators, visual artists, music innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Therefore, Lagos will once again stand as a hub of Africa’s creative economy. Moreover, the platform will drive sustainability, global recognition, and economic growth across the continent’s creative industries.
