Reimagine Africa

We’re excited to share the new dates for the Reimagine Africa Conference! The event will now take place from 17th February to 22nd February, 2025. To build momentum ahead of the main event, we’ve planned two exciting pre-conference activities: Open Day – 7th December 2024  This event is for stakeholders, partners, and delegates. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the conference, share ideas, and network. Theme Song Party – 18th January 2025   An exclusive event where the conference’s theme song will be unveiled. Featuring a red carpet, live music, and plenty of entertainment, it will be a vibrant celebration of creativity and fun. With these new dates, we’re fully back to planning and ensuring the conference will be an incredible experience for everyone. We’ll keep you updated as we progress. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Reimagine Africa Conference!  

Dear Delegates, Partners, and Stakeholders, I would like to inform you that Reimagine Africa Conference 2024 has been postponed. This decision was not taken lightly, and I would like to share the key reasons behind it. Initially, we selected our dates following extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including secondary schools, given their alignment with our theme, ‘Generation Africa: Redefining Global Narratives and Opportunities’. At the time, the chosen dates coincided with the mid-term break period for most schools, allowing students, staff, and parents the chance to participate fully. However, changes to the academic calendar have since impacted scheduling, limiting the availability of many anticipated participants. Secondly, our sensitisation efforts have only recently started to gain momentum, and we believe that additional time will allow other stakeholders to effectively prepare and engage with the conference. Lastly, we have received interest from significant new partners in recent days. To truly leverage these opportunities, we feel it’s essential to adjust the timing to optimise their involvement and contributions to the event. Since 2016, we have built a reputation for reliability, having never postponed a conference. However, after careful reflection, we believe this decision is necessary to uphold our commitment to excellence and deliver an impactful event for everyone involved. We recognise the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologise. I have personally reached out to our out-of-town delegates who have already made travel arrangements to address their immediate concerns. In the coming days, we will hold a series of engagements with stakeholders to determine a new date that works best for everyone. We remain dedicated to delivering a world-class conference as we continue our mission to Reimagine Africa. Thank you for your understanding, commitment, and support. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Wishing you all the very best and a great weekend. Warm regards, Bereni Dinma-Fiberesima Convener, Reimagine Africa Conference

We are excited to announce that Prof. Bell Ihua, a respected academic and author of ‘Skit Economy: How Nigeria’s Comedy Skit-Makers Are Redefining Africa’s Digital Content Landscape’, has generously donated copies of his groundbreaking book to participants of the Unlocking Africa’s Pop Culture Leveraging Tech Bootcamp at the upcoming Reimagine Africa Conference 2024. Prof. Bell Ihua Prof. Ihua, who serves as the Executive Director of Africa Polling Institute, Abuja, and Adjunct Professor at Quincy College, Boston, USA, will also discuss his book during The Chat Show, a fireside session at the conference. His book shines a light on Nigeria’s comedy skit-makers and the vital role they play in shaping Africa’s digital and creative economies. The book offers an in-depth look into Nigeria’s booming skit-making industry, exploring how these content creators, despite facing limited institutional support, have become major contributors to economic growth, social influence, and job creation. As Africa’s creative sector becomes increasingly important to its economies, Skit Economy shows how this industry is transforming lives and reshaping Africa’s image globally. Prof. Ihua’s contribution to the conference aligns perfectly with the theme: Generation Africa: Redefining Global Narratives and Opportunities. As African countries aim to reshape global perceptions and create opportunities for their young populations, platforms like Nigeria’s skit-making industry are at the forefront. These creatives are not only telling authentic African stories but are also creating content that resonates worldwide, positioning themselves as digital entrepreneurs and influencers. The rise of the skit economy is part of a larger trend in Africa’s creative sector. With millions of followers on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, skit-makers use humor to address social issues, promote brands, and influence political conversations, all while making significant income. This is not just a cultural shift—it’s a thriving digital economy that sets an example for other African creatives. However, sustaining growth in Africa’s digital creative industries requires more than just talent. It calls for a supportive ecosystem where government, industry, and academia work together—a model known as the Triple Helix. Prof. Ihua’s contribution is therefore a welcome development and a glimmer of hope in the drive to inculcate this culture of collaboration across these sectors to create the necessary infrastructure, policies, and academic research to support and expand this emerging economy. The Unlocking Africa’s Pop Culture Leveraging Tech Bootcamp, to which Prof. Ihua has donated his books, perfectly aligns with this vision. This five-day intensive bootcamp will equip participants with modern techniques for maximizing the economic potential of their creative work, from music and film to literature and visual arts. Through the integration of technology, participants will be empowered to reach global markets and redefine the image of Africa through their own unique lenses. At a time when Africa’s creative economy contributes less than 1% to the $2.2 trillion global creative industry, this bootcamp aims to help bridge that gap. For participants eager to learn how to tap into Africa’s burgeoning creative potential, the bootcamp offers a hands-on, transformative experience. Interested participants can enroll by purchasing an UBANGI-UELE ticket from the Reimagine Africa Conference website, participants will have access to the bootcamp and a variety of conference events, including mentoring and high level networking sessions. As Africa enters a new era of digital and creative growth, Prof. Ihua’s work and the Reimagine Africa Conference come at a crucial time. They offer a roadmap for how Africa’s creative industries can not only thrive but also lead the way in changing the world’s view of the continent. This collaboration will empower young African creatives to seize new opportunities, use digital platforms to their advantage, and shape a brighter future for themselves and for Africa.

We’re excited to announce that Amazing Aerial, one of the world’s leading stock photography agencies, will be hosting a special Stock Photos Bootcamp at the Reimagine Africa Conference 2024 in Port Harcourt!  This six-day bootcamp is designed for aspiring photographers and creatives who want to develop their skills, learn from industry leaders, and become part of a global community. This collaboration between Amazing Aerial and Reimagine Africa is part of a larger vision of equipping the next generation to unlock the continent’s potentials and beauty. The theme of this year’s conference, Generation Africa: Redefining Global Narratives and Opportunities, aligns perfectly with the power of photography to tell authentic African stories. Through capturing vibrant landscapes, rich cultures, and everyday life through a lens, photographers can help reshape the continent’s global narrative. Stock photography is one way to share these stories globally, and it also offers new career opportunities for African photographers. With the growing demand for diverse content, photographers from Africa are in a prime position to contribute and thrive in this industry. This bootcamp will not only teach participants how to create beautiful and compelling images but also how to turn those images into a profitable business. Photography has the power to change perceptions and open doors to careers that were previously out of reach. This collaboration is about giving photographers the tools they need to succeed and redefine the visual narrative of Africa. Speaking on the bootcamp Co-founder of Amazing Aerial, Paul Prescott, emphasized the bootcamp’s broader goals. Beyond technical skills, the program is designed to help photographers understand the growing opportunities in the stock photography industry and how they can turn their creative talents into a viable career. Limited to just 50 participants, the bootcamp provides hands-on training in capturing stunning visuals, editing them to professional standards, and learning the secrets of creating sellable content for stock photography markets. Participants will also have the opportunity to join the Amazing Aerial community, where they can continue learning, receive mentoring, and connect with global organizations to showcase their work. The bootcamp will cover a range of essential skills, from drone operation and photography techniques to video editing and how to navigate the stock photography industry. Participants will be guided by leading photographers both in person and virtually, who will offer practical sessions. The focus will be on real-world skills, enabling photographers to create high-quality content that stands out in the competitive world of stock photography. One of the biggest benefits of attending this bootcamp is becoming part of the Amazing Aerial community. This community offers continuous learning and networking opportunities, and chances to have your work featured in front of some of the world’s top organizations. In addition to hosting the bootcamp, Amazing Aerial will also have an exhibition stand at the the exhibition arena – Candy Store of Disruption where they’ll be sharing valuable resources for anyone interested in drone photography, offering insights into the tools and techniques that go into creating their breathtaking aerial shots. Interested participants who are passionate about photography and ready to take your skills to the next level, can enroll by purchasing a CUANZA ticket from the conference website. This ticket includes access to the bootcamp and the Reimagine Africa Conference. This is a rare chance to learn from industry leaders, meet fellow creatives, and explore new career paths in stock photography and We’re excited to see how this collaboration will help redefine Africa’s story and create new opportunities for photographers across the continent.