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ABOUT

Crest 2025

The Creative Economy Summit (CREST) is Africa’s leading platform that fosters collaboration, accelerates growth, and transforms creative potential into sustainable success.

As Africa’s creative landscape evolves, CREST unites industry pioneers, emerging talents, and key stakeholders across film, music, fashion, digital art, tech, and storytelling. Through high-impact discussions, immersive experiences, and strategic networking, the summit empowers creatives to monetize their craft, scale their businesses, and drive industry innovation.

Crest 2025
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WHY
AFRO VERSE?

The Afroverse is where African culture meets innovation, shaping the future of creativity across industries. It represents a dynamic space where heritage, technology, and creative expression converge to drive transformation in the global creative economy.

The goal of the event is to give value across all boards, that is, to both participants and stakeholders.

  1. 1. Ecosystem Strengthening: Promote the creative economy ecosystem's development through all stakeholders' involvement.
  2. 2. Promote Creativity: To support and boost the creative community.
  3. 3. Creative Learning: Enable participants to expand their knowledge bandwidth and improve their skills.

At Crest 2025, the Afroverse will come to life through:

  • Inspiring Keynotes: Industry pioneers sharing insights on creativity, culture and innovation.
  • Immersive Experience Centers: Showcasing cutting edge creative tech, digital storytelling, and art.
  • Hands-on Workshops & Masterclasses: Equipping creatives with skills to thrive in a fast-evolving industry.
  • Exhibitions & Live Showcases: Highlighting the brilliance of African entrepreneurs in film, music, fashion, and design.
  • Strategic Networking & Funding Opportunities: Connecting creatives with investors, partners, and industry leaders

With 3,000+ creatives, innovators, and decision-makers in attendance, CREST 2025 offers a unique opportunity for brands to engage with Africa’s most dynamic creative industries—where culture fuels innovation and creativity powers the future.

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Crest 2025 goals

OUR
GOALS

Engage 6000+ creatives for CREST pre-event activities and main event activities.

Promote creativity by encouraging all attendees to unlock their full creativity potential.

Highlight the brilliance of African entrepreneurs in film, music, fashion, and design.

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Experience
Centres

Storytelling
Universe

The evolution of African narratives across multiple platforms

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  • - Workshops & live demos on fiction, playwriting, poetry, and scriptwriting for TV/film.
  • - Storytelling clinics with leading authors, screenwriters, and playwrights.
  • - A "Writer's Lounge" where creatives can pitch ideas to publishers, film studios, and production companies.

Music & Sound
Universe

The pulse of Afrobeats, Production, and Live Performances

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  • - A Fully equipped pop-up recording studio where emerging artists create music in real time.
  • - Beat-making competitions featuring top producers and sound engineers.
  • - Panel discussions on royalties, global music distribution, and independent music careers.

Film & TV
Universe

The future of African Cinema & Digital Content.

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  • - Masterclasses on cinematography, directing, and content monetization.
  • - Live film production zones featuring on-the-spot short film collaborations.
  • - Virtual reality experience where attendees can step into the world of immersive storytelling.

Gaming & Animation
Universe

The Rise of Afrocentric Gaming, 3D Animation & VR Storytelling.

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  • - Demo stations for Afro-futuristic video games & animated films.
  • - Live storyboard sessions where artists collaborate on real-time animation projects.
  • - A "Gaming for Good" panel on how gaming & animation can drive African cultural narratives.

Fashion & Digital Art
Universe

The Intersection of Afro-Fusion Fashion & AI-Driven Creativity.

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  • - A futuristic Afro-fusion fashion showcase blending traditional designs with modern tech (wearable teach, AI-generated patterns, etc.).
  • - AI-driven design stations where attendees can create custom Afrocentric digital art pieces.
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Creative Exhibition
& Live Showcase

A curated space where creativity meets commerce, networking, and artistic expression.

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Fashion & Art Exhibit

  • - Featuring, top Afrocentric designers and digital artists.
  • - Live fashion installations fusing traditional Nigerian fabrics with futuristic designs.
  • - Live hair styling and afro cultural representation.
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Music & Film Showcase

  • - Short films screenings with interactive Q&A sessions with filmmakers.
  • - Live music performances blending Afrobeats, indigenous sounds and global influence.
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Tech & DIgital Zone

  • - Virtual Reality Experiences: Explore afro futuristic landscapes and immersive cultural storytelling through VR
  • - AI & Creative Innovation: Hands-on demos of AI-powered art and creative tools.
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