Read the latest news from the African Hub for Sustainable Creative Economies.
- Creative Women in Lagos: a research-led documentary premieres in London
Get ready for the launch of “Creative Women in Lagos”! This research-led film explores the dynamic world of women entrepreneurs shaping the creative landscape of Lagos, Nigeria. The documentary not only tells compelling stories but also contributes to academic exploration. It is a testament to the significance of women’s creativity and entrepreneurship as a subject… - Creative economies across platforms and digital economies: Seminar 118th March 2024 1-2.15pm UK Time Online ( Zoom Registration) The first seminar will include two papers. Locating African Cultural Agency in the Global Digital Economy: The Case of Music Platform Insider Activists by Jaana Serres (University of Groningen) and Imaginaries of platform entrepreneurship: techno-optimism and subversion in Ghanaian filmmaking by Robin Steedman (Copenhagen Business School) Register to attend this seminar…
- Rhodes University celebrate the launch of CoRE on Creative Economies
Rhodes University Launch of the New Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence. On the 8th of March 2024, Rhodes University will celebrate the launch of its new CoRE with an online event open to all. The event will take place 14:00 – 16:15 (PM Harare, Pretoria) Register in advance for this meeting https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsdeihqDgiGNOrY1SH-ZC8-YesQJsHV33e Programme (subject to… - Afro beats and Afro bytes: PhD Scholarship
Applications are invited for a 4-year funded PhD studentship on “Afro beats and Afro bytes: the global development of West Africa music and the role of digital and platform economies.” The researcher will be based in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries (CMCI), King’s College London and co-supervised by Professor Roberta Comunian (Professor… - King’s College team in LagosWe are excited to be visiting Lagos (Nigeria) 13th-17th of November. The research trip includes various research activities, presentations and dissemination and marks the start of new collaborations across the new Africa-Europe CoRE on Creative economies. On the 13th of November, Dr Lauren England, Dr Eka Ipke and PhD research Ms Cristina Cabral will be…
- Celebrating AHSCE and the new Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence at M A D House, University of LagosOn 14 November the African Hub for Sustainable Creative Economies came together at MAD House, University of Lagos to celebrate the launch of the new research report and the new collaborative partnership behind the establishment of the new African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities (The Guild) Cluster of Research…
- Supporting Women’s Creative Entrepreneurship in Lagos: A network and documentary filmDr Lauren England (Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries) and Dr Eka Ikpe have been awarded funding from King’s College London AHRC Impact Acceleration Account to work with partners based in Lagos (Nigeria) on the project “Supporting Women’s Creative Entrepreneurship in Lagos: A network and documentary film”.The project sees the KCL team working in…
- International research team publishes African Hub for Sustainable Creative Economies Impact ReportThe African Hub for Sustainable Creative Economies is pleased to announce the publication of the final impact report of the project. The report is now available open access and can be downloaded here: bit.ly/AHSCE The report critically reflects on the collaborative activities, impact and shared learning that emerged during a two-year international follow-on grant funded…
- AHSCE evolves into Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence on Creative Economies
The work of the AHSCE project is closing in the coming weeks, with a final report being published soon. However, the legacy and work of the past 15 months can continue as ARUA (The African Research Universities Alliance) and The Guild (The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities) launched today three new Africa-Europe Clusters of Research… - AHSCE KH meets Bayo Omoboriowo (LAGOS, NIGERIA)
Bayo Omoboriowo is an award-winning Nigerian photojournalist and documentary photographer. He was, until recently, Chief Official Photographer to the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, a position he has held since May 2015. He recently graduated with an MA in Arts and Cultural Management at the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries at King. Bayo’s… - AHSCE KH meets Dr Tosin Tume (Lagos, Nigeria)Tosin Jobi-Tume is a Nigerian playwright, director, choreographer, actor, dancer, singer, and a theatre scholar with experience spanning fifteen years. She is presently on a PhD programme at the Performing Arts department of University of Ilorin, Nigeria, while she teaches in the Theatre and Media Arts Department of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Her…
- AHSCE KH meets Bolanle Austen-Peters, Terra Kulture (Lagos, Nigeria)Mrs Bolanle Austen-Peters is a Nigerian movie director, theatre producer and cultural entrepreneur. She is the founder and artistic director of BAP Productions and the arts and culture centre Terra Kulture in Lagos. She has been named one of the most influential women in Africa by Forbes Afrique and has been recognised with several awards…
- Mapping Film Festivals in South Africa: the Impact of Covid-19
Researchers at Rhodes University, Fiona Drummond, Delon Tarentaal and Jen Snowball have today published a report on “Mapping Film Festivals in South Africa: the impact of COVID-19” as part of the Creative Voucher Scheme supported by AHSCE South Africa Hub. The project aims to support knowledge development in the creative economies and fostering collaborations between academic… - Report published: Future Festivals South Africa: Lessons From The Age of COVID-19
The Future Festivals South Africa final policy report was launched on 9 March as part of Africa Week at King’s College London. The report offers an overview of the 18-month research project funded by an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) grant. The project, a collaboration between King’s College London, Rhodes University and seven festival… - Introducing: Tshuma Mo!
By Vuyo Madyibi “Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor.” Lailah Gifty Akita. These sentiments were echoed in the Tshuma Mo! meeting, where Nokwanda Shabangu, digital content editor, profusely declared her admiration for her mentor in their project, Zanele Mthembu. Mthembu has over 20 years of experience in the film and television industry.… - Introducing: Kliptown BeehiveBy Vuyo Madyibi “Education is the most powerful tool we can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela This quote encapsulates the aims and goals of the Kliptown Beehive team. Neo Monyamane, a filmmaker, opened the meeting addressing their aim to train the interested community of Kliptown in the art of filmmaking. Their training…
- MEET THE NAIROBI HUB VOUCHER SCHEME RECIPIENTS: Work in Progress
By Waithira Kibuchi When the ban on single-use plastic carrier bags in Kenya came into effect in 2017, the move met uproar and disbelief from both manufacturers and consumers. The former lamented the loss of income and jobs, while the latter regretted the loss of convenience. These carrier bags were cheap and easily accessible, but… - MEET THE NAIROBI HUB VOUCHER SCHEME RECIPIENTS: Waste to WearBy Waithira Kibuchi Textiles are an indispensable part of human life. We use them to dress our bodies and our environments and have become so accustomed to their presence that we often take them for granted. If you are reading this now, you are most likely wearing clothing, and are in a room with upholstered…
- MEET THE NAIROBI HUB VOUCHER SCHEME RECIPIENTS: VaziBy Waithira Kibuchi vazi/vazi/(Swahili)garment, item of clothingalso: nguo, kisua A popular and widespread stereotype in romantic relationships has it that girls never buy their hoodies – they prefer to ‘steal’ those that belong to their boyfriends. The affectionate gesture enables the couple to maintain an emotional connection even when not around each other. Another factor, however, is…
- Mapping Film Festivals in South Africa: the impact of COVID-19
AHSCE South Africa commissioned the research project “Mapping Film Festivals in South Africa: the impact of COVID-19” as part of their support to knowledge development in the creative economies and fostering collaborations between academic researchers and practitioners. The project builds on the extensive expertise of Rhodes University researchers Fiona Drummond, Delon Tarentaal and Jen Snowball. In the past two years,… - UPDATE: Fill the Blood Bank
PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR PROJECT “FILL THE BLOOD BANK” IN THE SAMARU COMMUNITY OF ZARIA, KADUNA STATE IN NIGERIA By Dr Folakemi Ogungbe The collaboration in between Ayodele Obatomi, Franklin Zaure and Babatunde Ojobaro has been going on seamlessly. Ayodele, the Lead Collaborator, says he has been enjoying the working relationship between the three of them.… - INTRODUCING: Young Nigerian ThespianCATCH THEM YOUNG! MS. PATIENCE BITRUS AND OMO’BA JERRY ADESEWO TEAM UP FOR “YOUNG NIGERIAN THESPIAN” IN ABUJA By Dr Folakemi Ogungbe A lot of young secondary school students in Nigeria are at a loss of what career or profession to pursue and those who have an idea of what they want to become will…
- INTRODUCING: Voice It!OMO’BA JERRY ADESEWO, MAKINDE ADENIRAN AND OLA AWAAKAN EMBARK ON VOICE IT! AN ARTVIVISM INCUBATION PROGRAMME. By Dr Folakemi Ogungbe What is the use of the Arts, if it cannot be incubated and reproduced in the younger generation? A theatre performance is transient – that is the very nature of the Art- the more reason…
- MEET THE NAIROBI HUB VOUCHER SCHEME RECIPIENTS: Enhancing Innovative Entrepreneurship Among the YouthBy Waithira Kibuchi The Kenyan economy, whose GDP accounts for 40% of the East African Community’s GDP, is often touted as an anchor in the region. This may be linked to factors such as the country’s relative political stability and a market-based economy. The country is renowned as a technological and financial hub and it…
- MEET THE NAIROBI HUB VOUCHER SCHEME RECIPIENTS: A Bridal KiondooBy Waithira Kibuchi Many African customs are a hybrid mix of western and indigenous traditions that are so ingrained, their origins are no longer examined but accepted as just the way things are done. Marriage ceremonies in Kenya are a quintessential example of such customs. These ceremonies blend the indigenous dowry ceremony with wedding rites…
- Knowledge Hub: Interview with Uche OnahUche Onah, a professional dancer and choreographer in Lagos, Nigeria sits with the CPC, Dr. Folakemi Ogungbe and shares out of his thirty seven years cognate experience in the Nigerian theatre space. By Dr Folakemi Ogungbe Uche Onah has been in the Theatre industry of Nigeria for thirty seven years. Uche, who began his career…
- Knowledge Hub: Interview with Dr Tosin TumeDr. Tosin Tume, Nigerian female playwright and academic, shares her professional experiences with us. Please enjoy! By Dr Folakenmi Ogungbe Folakemi Ogungbe of the AHSCE Lagos Hub meets with Dr. Tosin Tume, a female playwright and academic to talk about her experiences functioning in the Nigerian creative space. Tosin, who is a self-publishing and self-funded…
- Knowledge Hub: Interview with Dr Patrick-Jude OtehPatrick-Jude Oteh builds his Jos Repertory Theatre from nothing. The theatre company is now one of the most successful and sustainable theatre companies in Northern Nigeria. By Dr Folakemi Ogungbe Dr. Patrick-Jude Oteh, the founder and Creative Director of Jos Repertory Theatre explains he entered the theatre profession by accident as he was planning to…
- TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FILM FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (FFASA)Previously known as the pan-African Film Festival of South Africa (PANAFFSA) By Vuyo Madyibi FFASA is a research project that assesses the need for a film festival association in South Africa. New research developments made by the collaborators prompted the change of the project’s title from “Towards the establishment of the Pan-African Film Festival of…
- INTRODUCING: “Girls in Gaming”“GIRLS IN GAMING” – EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE EASTERN CAPE By Vuyo Madyibi Girls in Gaming is one of the beneficiaries of the voucher scheme award on behalf of the AHSCE South Africa. In the first inception meeting, a gamut of topics were addressed as the team prepared to execute their proposal. Xolile Vundla…
- INTRODUCING: “Ekasi Documentary Film Screenings”“EKASI DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENINGS” – REVIVING THE CULTURE OF THE ‘BIOSCOPE’ AT THE SOWETO BOOK CAFE. By Vuyo Madyibi “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso. The Ekasi Documentary Film Screenings came together at the first inception meeting to discuss the ease…
- INTRODUCING: “Rural Film Art Screenings”“RURAL FILM ART SCREENINGS” – CREATING ALTERNATIVE SCREENING PLATFORMS IN THE RURAL COMMUNITIES OF THE EASTERN CAPE By Vuyo Madyibi Khanyisile Zondi and Sivuyisiwe Giba attended their first inception meeting with optimism and a distinct plan of action for their Rural Film Art Screening endeavour. Khanyisile Zondi, a documentary filmmaker and PR and marketing professional,…
- MEET THE NAIROBI HUB VOUCHER SCHEME RECIPIENTS: LUO WOMEN AND POWER IN FASHIONBy Waithira Kibuchi What comes into your mind when you hear the word ‘Luo’? Many people think of flamboyance and elegance, and popular urban myth designates ‘Luo’ not as a community, but as a lifestyle. The Luo are a Nilotic-speaking people who make up the fourth largest ethnic group in Kenya. They are also renowned…
- MEET THE NAIROBI HUB VOUCHER SCHEME RECIPIENTS: MALI SAFIBy Waithira Kibuchi How much of your life do you spend thinking about clothes? A tiny fraction, if you are like most people. You may strive to dress appropriately for different contexts in your day-to-day life, but probably never think about how your clothes got made and found their way to your wardrobe. Clothing production…
- MEET THE NAIROBI HUB VOUCHER SCHEME RECIPIENTS: UNDAMETAUNDAMETA, A MARKETPLACE FOR AFRICAN-INSPIRED SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN By Waithira Kibuchi Ever wonder where the prints and patterns on your clothing came from? Dr Odundo certainly spent many hours as a child observing the prints worn by people around her during Sunday service. She and Teresa Lubano are collaborating on UndaMeta, which was selected for…
- INTRODUCING: Project TEA – The Enterprise of ActingBy Dr Folakemi Ogungbe ISRAEL WEKPE AND ISRAEL EBOH COLLABORATE ON PROJECT TEA: ENTERPRISE OF ACTING Project TEA: The Enterprise of Acting is as rich and diverse as “tea” in the Nigerian parlance. In Nigerian street culture, coffee, tea and cocoa beverages are all other similar products are considered as tea, as long as you…