Renowned Nollywood actress and advocate Hilda Dokubo has announced plans to host a soft launch for Tikiri – Campus for Creativity and Innovation at the upcoming Reimagine Africa Conference, scheduled for March 10–15, 2025, in Port Harcourt. This initiative aims to foster artistic expression, learning, and collaboration among creatives in the region.
In a video announcement released today, Dokubo encouraged interested partners and stakeholders to attend the conference and explore opportunities for collaboration. Derived from the Ijaw word for “playground,” Tikiri is designed to be a hub for Africa’s creative industry. The campus will feature state-of-the-art facilities, including an auditorium, music, dance, and film studios, a library, co-working spaces, training rooms, a café, lodging, a gym, and more.
Addressing a crucial gap in the creative sector, the campus is expected to significantly boost the local and regional creative economy. The soft launch event will include the formal unveiling of Tikiri, an interactive session, and an exhibition at the designated gallery, offering guests insight into the project’s vision and impact.
Tikiri is the latest initiative by the Center for Creative Arts and Education, where Dokubo serves as Executive Director. The center is dedicated to nurturing creativity, developing skills, and empowering vulnerable talents to achieve sustainable wealth, leadership, and socio-political change.
The campus aims to equip young and emerging talents with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the global creative economy, ensuring they are not only participants but key contributors to Africa’s cultural and entertainment landscape. With Tikiri, Hilda Dokubo is paving the way for the next generation of creatives, providing them with the tools, resources, and space needed to succeed in an ever-evolving global industry.