Introducing Communiqué’s African Creative Economy Database

Communiqué’s African Creative Economy Database is your guide to discovering the people, organizations, and ecosystems shaping the continent’s creative future.

Imagine Africa’s creative economy as a vast landscape filled with hidden treasures and opportunities waiting to be uncovered, industries waiting to be explored, and connections waiting to be made. But navigating this terrain can be challenging without the right guide. That’s why we’ve created Communiqué’s African Creative Economy Database, your guide to discovering the people, organizations, and ecosystems shaping the continent’s creative future.

At its core, the creative economy refers to the subset of the global economy driven by the generation and commercialization of ideas, content, and experiences rooted in human creativity, cultural expression, and intellectual property. Valued at $59 billion, Africa’s creative economy encompasses industries that produce and distribute artistic, cultural, and entertainment-based goods and services, including music, film and TV, media, creative arts, the creator economy, cultural heritage, gaming, and fashion industries. These industries don’t just entertain; they create jobs, shape identities, and fuel economies.

So, what is the African Creative Economy Database?

It’s the most comprehensive guide to Africa’s creative economy, featuring over 1,000 entities across the continent. This includes:

• Investors funding creative ventures

• Major industry events where deals and collaborations happen

• Policy and regulatory organizations shaping the creative landscape

• Digital platforms powering content creation and distribution

• Companies and institutions driving innovation across creative sectors

Each entry is segmented by region and industry, making it easier for creatives, entrepreneurs, and investors to find the right connections, opportunities, and insights.

Africa’s creative economy is vast, dynamic, and diverse. Our database spans key sectors, including:

🎬 Film & TV – From Nollywood to Riverwood, the studios, production houses, streaming, and distribution platforms redefining African cinema.

📰 Media – The publishers and digital media outlets shaping narratives, from investigative journalism to pop culture platforms.

💡 Creator Economy – The platforms and tools empowering digital creatives on the continent.

🎵 Music – The labels, streaming and distribution platforms, and music festivals turning African rhythms into global movements.

👗 Fashion – The designers, brands, festivals, and platforms elevating African styles globally.

🎮 Gaming – A rising industry with game developers, esports teams and tournaments, and new platforms building Africa’s gaming ecosystem.

🎨 Creative Arts – The visual arts galleries, theater and performance groups, and art collectives.

🏛️ Cultural Heritage – The museums and heritage institutions preserving and reimagining Africa’s rich cultural legacy.

With the African Creative Economy Database, we want to make it easier for you to find the right people, companies, and resources to unlock opportunities across the continent. Whether you’re a creator looking for funding, an investor seeking the next big thing, or a policymaker shaping the future, this database is your guide to Africa’s creative industries.

Explore. Find the treasures. Build the future.