Welcome to the Africa Creatives Alliance
We are a Pan-African network advancing the continent's creative economy through a strong coalition of partners and members.
Our work is structured around pillars that drive the creation of dynamic and well-financed creative economies across Africa.
Our Core Products
Our work is organized around three integrated core products. Together, they provide clear entry points for engagement while enabling end-to-end support across the creative economy development cycle.
Creative Economy Strategy & Advisory
We provide strategic and technical advisory services that support the design and operationalization of creative economy initiatives at national, sub-national, and regional levels.
Capacity Building & Implementation Support
We strengthen the capacity of institutions, intermediaries, and enterprises responsible for delivering creative economy outcomes. Our capacity-building work is closely linked to implementation and delivery.
Research, Knowledge Products & Platforms
Research and evidence generation underpin all our services. Through our research and knowledge arm, we develop assets that inform policy, investment, and practice across the creative economy.
Highlights from Africa Creative Economy Lens (ACEL) 2025 in Kigali
The Africa Creative Economy Lens (ACEL) is an annual platform that brings together creators, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem enablers to shape the future of Africa’s creative industries.
The 2025 edition was held in Kigali under the theme “Investing in Africa’s Creative Potential for Sustainable Growth,” where stakeholders co-created solutions to strengthen the sector’s sustainability.
Highlights from the Africa Creatives Alliance launch in Addis Ababa
Key Highlights
Africa Urban Forum
Sustainable Urbanization for Africa's Transformation
Strategic Alignment
Aligned with AU Vision 2063, the ACA was launched at the first Africa Urban Forum, marking a significant milestone in harnessing the potential of Africa’s cultural and creative sectors to achieve development and integration goals. Understanding what this process truly entails and raising awareness of how cultural and creative industries can be effectively integrated into various programmes and policies are critical steps. This integration must prioritize the intrinsic growth of the cultural and creative sectors while driving tangible outcomes in other sectors and development areas.
Latest Insights
5/10/2025
Uganda backs ‘Moonshot 8’ blueprint to boost Africa’s creative economy
As Uganda sets its sights on tenfold GDP growth under NDP IV, the creative economy must be recognized as a strategic sector with the potential to leapfrog nati...
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3/14/2025
ACA’s first intermediaries’ engagement webinar
We would love to hear from you, our community, on how the alliance can support your needs as you continue to empower creatives across the continent. We invite...
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1/20/2025
AfCFTA & Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs): A Catalyst for Investment and Growth – Key Insights from a Diverse Webinar
The report, The Moonshot 8: An Orchestrated and Prosperous Creative Economy, Catalyzing Sustainable Growth in Africa, takes a deep dive into the creative econo...
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