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The first ever Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Summit took place as part of the African Trade Fair to support creative economy growth on the continent. Activities included film policy workshops with film commissioners and policy makers from around the continent, as well as panel discussions on topics ranging from digital disruption, the importance of cultural festivals for the creative economy, monetising visual arts content, talent management, representation and branding. CANEX is an initiative of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank).
The World Day for African and Afro-descendant Culture was held on 24 January to highlight the contributions of the culture of the African continent and the African diasporas around the world, as well as their role in driving sustainable development, dialogue, and peace. The year’s celebration was led by the African Network of Cultural Promoters and Entrepreneurs (RAPEC), the government of Ghana with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Associations of African Universities (AAU) with support from UNESCO. It included a colloquium of themes including Incorporation of African History and Culture in Education/Curricula and in the Creative and Cultural Industries, and Reconciliation, as well as musical performances. This event contributes to the UN International Decade for People of African Descent 2015-2024, which aims to promote African and Afrodescendant culture and heritage as crucial for the development of the continent, and for humanity as a whole.
The World Day for African and Afro-descendant Culture was held on 24 January to highlight the contributions of the culture of the African continent and the African diasporas around the world, as well as their role in driving sustainable development, dialogue, and peace. The year’s celebration was led by the African Network of Cultural Promoters and Entrepreneurs (RAPEC), the government of Ghana with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Associations of African Universities (AAU) with support from UNESCO. It included a colloquium of themes including Incorporation of African History and Culture in Education/Curricula and in the Creative and Cultural Industries, and Reconciliation, as well as musical performances. This event contributes to the UN International Decade for People of African Descent 2015-2024, which aims to promote African and Afrodescendant culture and heritage as crucial for the development of the continent, and for humanity as a whole.
25 January 2022
Last update:20 April 2023
