Black At Cannes is thrilled to announce the upcoming Pre-Launch of the African Creative Fund, a ground-breaking initiative designed to create unparalleled opportunities for African creatives across the continent.
The Pre-Launch event is set to take place in Johannesburg with a target capacity of over 500 attendees.The African Creative Fund aims to empower African talent, providing them with resources, mentorship, and global exposure to thrive in the creative industries. This fund is a significant step toward showcasing the innovation and excellence that the continent has to offer.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our esteemed partners, including FirstNational Bank (FNB), Spur, and other incredible African brands who have supported this initiative. Their commitment to fostering African creativity is invaluable.” said Peter Ukhurebor, Founder at Black At Cannes.
Programme Highlights:
How to Win a Lion: Gain insights from industry leaders including:
• Steve Babaeko, the first West African Cannes Lions winner
• Tseliso Rangaka, the first Black Juror President, WPP Africa CCO
• Andrea, CMO of Heineken, on her Grand Prix win
Growing African Brands globally
Sola Oke- Managing director Pernod Ricard Africa
Dr Tumi Sebopa – Head of Brands Spur
Linda Kachingwe- Executive Head of Marketing and Communications FNB/RMB
Navigating the industry as a black owned independent agency
Nkgabiseng Motua- CEO-Think Creative Africa
Carlo Murison- CEO-Twotone
Sbu Sitole- CEO-Odd Number
Black and Creative
With an amazing line up
Exclusive Membership Programme
Black At Cannes is also excited to introduce our membership programme, designed toprovide members with unique opportunities and exclusive access.
Members will be able to join a private breakaway session with a dedicated jury team who will offer tailored guidance on Cannes Lions award entries.
This intimate and focused session will give members the insider knowledge and support they need to craft compelling submissions.
Membership not only opens doors to this invaluable jury team but also connects members with a network of leading Black creatives globally, fostering collaboration and mentorship.
The African Fund
As part of pushing Black Creativity forward, Black At Cannes proposes sponsoring entries to Cannes Lion festival of creativity 2025 to boaster the work from Africa working with local agencies, creative African festivals organisers and non-profits.
Exclusive Opportunity: Win a Trip to Cannes 2025As part of our commitment to elevating African talent on the global stage, three lucky individuals will win an all-expenses-paid trip to Cannes 2025. These winners will join a 10-member African contingent at the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival ofCreativity.
This initiative opens doors for African creatives to access global platforms and opportunities, fostering a community of excellence and innovation.For further inquiries and to secure your invitation, please contact us [email protected] Henda, Chief Marketing Officer of Spur Corp, shared her perspective on creativity: creativity means pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and embracing new, unexpected ideas.
Brands can elevate their creativity by deeply connecting with their consumers and the realities they face, showing genuine care to create impactful and meaningful work. It’s about making courageous choices so that whatever is created resonates on a deeper level.
Event Details:
Date: 12 September, Location: The Forum Bryanston from 11 am
Capacity: 300 attendees
To secure an invitation for your entire team, please contact our agency [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you to this landmark event.
About Black At Cannes:
Black At Cannes is dedicated to promoting and celebrating Black excellence in the creative industries. Through initiatives like the African Creative Fund and our exclusive membership programme, we aim to amplify Black voices and talents on the world stage.
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