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CRAFT Festival is a modern pan-African creative event celebrating film, music, fashion, gaming, design, and creative technology.

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01/10/2026

Tech for Creativity Panel is now released!
What does Africa need to fully participate in the AI revolution?

At CRAFT Addis 2026, Dagmawe Theodros, Founder & CEO of Telerity; Markos Lemma, CEO & Co-Founder of iceaddis; and Kidus Yared, Co-Founder & CEO of Hassab AI, together with moderator Helinna Ayalew, Head of Academy at Casava Technologies, explored the intersection of AI, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and creativity in Africa.

From access to digital infrastructure and local talent to African-language AI, data sovereignty and the future of creative work, the conversation examined what it takes to build an AI ecosystem that works for Africa.
A conversation about the infrastructure we need, the opportunities AI creates, and Africa’s role in shaping what comes next.

Go watch the full panel on the CRAFT Addis YouTube channel.

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Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqpXumRVzuI

25/09/2026

Africa’s creative potential is already generating billions. The question is how much more value can be unlocked.

According to UN data, Africa’s current share of global creative revenue is $58.4 billion, representing less than 3% of the global creative economy.

Africa’s cultural footprint is massive worldwide. But without the infrastructure and ecosystems to support creative talent, businesses, intellectual property and access to global markets, much of that potential remains underdeveloped.

CRAFT Addis brings the right people, ideas and opportunities together to take action on this gap connecting Africa’s creative talent with the infrastructure, investment and networks needed to turn creative potential into sustainable economic value.

24/09/2026

From redefining luxury to protecting cultural identity, the CRAFT Addis 2026 “Designer Voices” panel explored what it means to build African fashion on its own terms.

Swipe through some of the key insights from Mahlet Afework, Namnyak Odupoy, MEITE AWA and Anna Getaneh, as they unpacked indigenous craftsmanship, artisan collaboration, sustainability, cultural identity, and the power of fashion to create businesses, generate jobs, build livelihoods and create new economic opportunities across creative communities.

Swipe through the insights, and watch the full Designer Voices panel on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/3-pGuL8xcIA?si=dBx2EYvNkt6Eu_DC

22/09/2026

At CRAFT Addis 2026, the conversation went beyond fashion; it explored what it means to build African fashion on its own terms.

Mahlet Afework, Namnyak Odupoy and Awa Meite, together with moderator Anna, unpacked the realities of building fashion brands rooted in culture and identity while creating value in global markets.

From redefining luxury and elevating indigenous craftsmanship to working with artisan communities, developing the next generation and rethinking sustainability, the conversation offered a deeper look at the role of African designers as cultural architects, storytellers and creators of economic value.

Here’s a glimpse into a conversation about identity, craftsmanship and the power to define our own value.

The full Designer Voices panel is now live on YouTube. Watch the full conversation.
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/3-pGuL8xcIA?si=dBx2EYvNkt6Eu_DC

18/09/2026

Designer Voices panel is now released.

African fashion isn’t just about what we wear. It’s about identity, culture, craft, and the business of creating and capturing value.

At CRAFT Addis 2026, Mahlet Afework, Namnyak Odupoy, and Awa Meite came together for a powerful conversation on building African fashion on its own terms from redefining luxury and elevating indigenous craftsmanship to creating opportunities for artisans, protecting cultural identity, building sustainable brands, and rethinking sustainability.

A conversation about designers as cultural architects, entrepreneurs and business builders, and the role they play in shaping how Africa is seen, valued, represented and positioned in the global fashion economy.

Go watch the full “Designer Voices” panel on the CRAFT Addis YouTube channel and dive deeper into the conversation.

Tap the link in our bio to watch the full panel and subscribe.
Watch Now: https://youtu.be/3-pGuL8xcIA?si=l2__waX9M3myyzCS

08/09/2026

From discovering talent to building global careers, the CRAFT Addis 2026 fireside chat explored what it really takes to turn creative potential into lasting value.

Swipe through some of the key insights from Colin Gayle and Naima McLean as they unpacked talent development, investment, global positioning and the ecosystems needed to help creative talent thrive.

Swipe through the insights, and watch the full fireside chat on YouTube.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/l-JevTaIV2k?si=jXN-H2_fMwjt9yu2

05/09/2026

At CRAFT Addis 2026, the conversation went beyond discovering creative talent; it explored what it takes to turn that talent into a global force.

Colin Gayle and moderator Naima McLean unpacked the realities of building creative careers that can travel across markets, from identifying potential and developing talent to investing in the people, partnerships and ecosystems behind successful global creators.

With insights drawn from Colin’s experience working with artists such as Tyla and Diamond Platnumz, the conversation offered a closer look at what happens when talent meets the right strategy, support and opportunity.

Here’s a glimpse into a conversation about talent, ambition and what it takes to go global.
The full fireside chat is now live on YouTube. Watch the full conversation.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/l-JevTaIV2k?si=jXN-H2_fMwjt9yu2

04/09/2026

The opening CRAFT Addis 2026 Fireside Chat is now live on YouTube.

From Creator to Global Brands brought together Colin Gayle, Founder of Africa Creative Publishing, and , Vice President of Creative Economy at ALX, for a powerful conversation on what it takes to turn creative potential into globally recognised talent.

Together, they explored what happens beyond discovering great talent: how artist development, investment, cultural understanding, intellectual property, strategic partnerships and the right ecosystem can transform creative potential into sustainable global careers.

Drawing from Colin’s experience working with artists including Tyla and Diamond Platnumz, the conversation offers practical insights into identifying star potential, building the right teams and creating brands that can connect with audiences across markets.

It is a conversation about what happens when talent is backed by the right people, investment, strategy and ecosystem.

The full fireside chat is now released. Go watch it on YouTube.

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/l-JevTaIV2k?si=jXN-H2_fMwjt9yu2

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02/09/2026

From the global value of African creativity to the business of capturing that value, the opening panel at CRAFT Addis 2026 brought powerful perspectives to the table.

Swipe through some of the key insights from Andisa Ntsubane, Jocelyn Muhutu-Remy and Zelalem Woldemariam as they unpacked what it takes to turn creativity into sustainable economic value.

Go and watch the full panel now on YouTube.

30/08/2026

At CRAFT Addis 2026, we celebrated those who give creativity a louder voice, greater visibility and a platform to reach further.

The Global Amplifier Award recognizes a contribution to elevating African creativity, connecting creative work with wider audiences and helping African stories, talent and ideas gain the recognition they deserve.

African Creative Agency (africacreativeagency) was awarded the Global Amplifier Award for its role in amplifying African creativity and creating greater visibility for the continent’s creative talent on the global stage.

Through its work, the agency continues to help African ideas travel further, opening new opportunities for creative voices to be seen, heard and celebrated.

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Bole Road, Snap Plaza 10th Floor
Addis Ababa
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Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:30
Thursday	08:30 - 17:30
Friday	08:30 - 17:30

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