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[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

At the AfricaX Summit 2026, hosted by the African University of Science and Technology @AUSTNigeria, @EyeCityAfrica was named the recipient of the AfricaX Innovation Impact Award.

The award was received on behalf of the organisation by our Government Relations and Partnerships Lead, Isaiah Ugwueke.

Through our Higher Education Institution (HEI) Innovation Practice, we work with over 300 institutions across Africa, alongside industry stakeholders and strategic partners, to strengthen innovation, enterprise development, and industry alignment within the higher education ecosystem.

This award is dedicated to the universities and partners who have shaped this work with us. It belongs to them as much as it does to us.

Sincere thanks to the President of the African University of Science and Technology, Professor Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, for his commitment to building the next generation of African innovators and for the leadership that made the summit possible.

We are grateful, and the work continues!

#EyeCityAfrica #AfricaX #InnovationInAfrica #Impact #HigherEducation #AfricaInnovation

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

“Who funds culture?” no longer has one answer.

Governments and institutions are no longer the only gatekeepers of creative funding. Today, audiences, platforms, investors, brands, and digital ecosystems are reshaping how creative work is financed across Africa and globally.

In this article, we unpack:
- The rise of alternative capital in the creative industry
- Why IP ownership is becoming central to long-term wealth creation
- How creators can position themselves for investment and scale
- What this shift means for music, fashion, film, visual arts, and digital content

At EyeCity Africa, through our Creative Innovation Practice (CIP), we continue to support creatives with the skills, systems, and investment readiness needed to thrive in this evolving landscape.

Read the full article: https://t.co/K9Deg0gats

#EyeCityAfrica #CreativeInnovation #AfricaRising #CreativeEconomy #CulturalEconomy #InnovationAfrica #CreativeEntrepreneurs

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

"Eye opening." "Very insightful knowledge." "Enlightening!"

Those were the words from some participants during the Bridging Borders: Creative Entrepreneurship Across Africa session, and they capture the essence of the conversation.

From navigating cross-border logistics and payments to positioning creative brands in new African markets, our panelists delivered the kind of clarity that only comes from lived experience and deep ecosystem knowledge.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our distinguished panelists and moderator: Mary Adib, Emem Etim, Tamer Serour, Gladys Z. Semenye, and Omotayo Abraham, for their thoughtful contributions, expertise, and commitment to advancing the creative entrepreneurship conversation across the continent.

This session was a powerful reminder that Africa's creative economy is not a future promise, it is a present reality being shaped by bold, purposeful people, one border at a time.

At @EyeCityAfrica , we remain deeply committed to that vision: connecting, equipping, and championing the creative entrepreneurs building a more prosperous, more connected Africa.

#BridgingBorders #CreativeEntrepreneurship #EyeCityAfrica #GeminiAfrica #AfricanCreatives #CreativeEconomy

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

Africa’s creative economy is growing, but expanding across borders still presents real challenges for many entrepreneurs.

What does it really take to successfully sell creative products across different African markets?

Join @EyeCityAfrica and Gemini Africa for Bridging Borders: Creative Entrepreneurship Across Africa for a virtual panel session that will provide practical strategies for creatives looking to scale their businesses across the continent: from identifying viable markets to navigating logistics, payments, and pricing across different regions.

Through insights from ecosystem leaders and entrepreneurs with firsthand experience, the session will also explore how creatives can position their brands in new markets and unlock opportunities within Africa’s growing creative economy.

Date: Wednesday 18th March 2025
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM (GMT)
Location: Zoom

Register here: https://t.co/Rnb1J8dlN4

Tag a creative entrepreneur who should be part of this conversation.

#BridgingBordersAfrica #EyeCityAfrica #GeminiAfrica #CreativeEntrepreneurship #TradeAcrossAfrica #AfCFTA #AfricanCreatives

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

Africa is borderless in creativity, so why is your business still local?

From fashion to film, design to digital innovation, African creatives are shaping global culture. Yet when it comes to scaling across African markets, many of us hesitate.

Shipping feels complicated, payments feel uncertain, and market entry feels risky.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

Join @EyeCityAfrica and Gemini Africa for “Bridging Borders - Creative Entrepreneurship Across Africa,” a practical, experience-driven virtual panel session exploring what it really takes for creatives to expand their businesses across the continent.

Date: Wednesday 18th March 2025
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM (GMT)
Location: Zoom

If your creativity deserves a continental market, this conversation is for you.

Register now: https://t.co/Rnb1J8dlN4

#BridgingBordersAfrica #EyeCityAfrica #GeminiAfrica #CreativeEntrepreneurship

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

Africa’s creative entrepreneurs thrive when the right support systems exist.

At Bridging Borders: Creative Entrepreneurship Across Africa, our panelist Mary Adib, Chief Technical Officer at Gemini Africa, will share how organizations like Gemini Africa support creative entrepreneurs with the business skills, mentorship, and partnerships needed to grow sustainable ventures in a dynamic creative economy.

Hosted by @EyeCityAfrica Africa in collaboration with Gemini Africa, this virtual panel session will bring together ecosystem leaders and entrepreneurs to explore how collaboration, capacity building, and shared experiences can help creatives grow and scale across African markets.

If you are ready to think beyond borders and expand your opportunities across the continent, join us.
Date: Wednesday 18th March 2025
Time: 9:00–10:30 AM (GMT)
Location: Zoom

Register now and be part of the conversation: https://t.co/Rnb1J8dlN4

#BridgingBorders #EyeCityAfrica #GeminiAfrica #CreativeEntrepreneurship #CreativeEconomy

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

We look forward to seeing you there!

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

If you are a creative entrepreneur trying to expand across Africa, this might sound familiar.

You want to sell in Ghana, Egypt, Rwanda, or South Africa, but several questions keep coming up:
- How do you identify the right markets across Africa?
- How can you validate demand before entering a new market?
- What should entrepreneurs know about navigating logistics and operations across borders?
- How do you adapt pricing and brand positioning for different audiences?

You are not alone. Many African creatives are ready to expand regionally but lack the practical guidance needed to navigate these challenges.

That is exactly why we are hosting “Bridging Borders - Creative Entrepreneurship Across Africa.” This session will explore what it truly takes to move from a local brand to a regional player, drawing on real experiences and practical insights from entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders.

Date: Wednesday 18th March 2025
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM (GMT)
Location: Zoom

Secure your seat today! Register here: https://t.co/Rnb1J8dlN4

#BridgingBordersAfrica #CreativeEntrepreneurship #TradeAcrossAfrica #AfricanCreatives

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

Africa’s creative economy is growing, but most creative businesses still stop at the border.

With the African Continental Free Trade Area unlocking a $3.5 trillion market and the continent’s creative sector currently at $59B, still projected to reach $200 billion by 2030, the opportunity for African creatives has never been bigger.

But the real question is: How can creatives scale across borders?

Beyond talent, creative entrepreneurs need to understand how to navigate new markets, manage cross-border logistics, receive payments efficiently, and position their brands for different audiences across Africa.

At Bridging Borders - Creative Entrepreneurship Across Africa, we will explore what expanding creative businesses across African markets actually looks like in practice.

If you are serious about growing beyond your home market, this session is for you.
Date: Wednesday 18th March 2025
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM (GMT)
Location: Zoom
Register now: https://t.co/Rnb1J8dTCC

#BridgingBorder #EyeCityAfrica #GeminiAfrica #CreativeEconomy #AfricanEntrepreneurs #TradeAcrossAfrica

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

Let’s have an honest conversation.

What is the biggest barrier stopping you from selling across African borders?
A. Payments
B. Logistics
C. Pricing
D. Market access
E. Confidence

Drop your answer in the comments.

At Bridging Borders: Creative Entrepreneurship Across Africa, we are addressing these exact barriers head-on.

No assumptions, just solutions. Join us and move from hesitation to action.
Date: Wednesday 18th March 2025
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM (GMT)
Location: Zoom

Register now: https://t.co/Rnb1J8dTCC

#BridgingBorders #EyeCityAfrica #GeminiAfrica #CreativeEntrepreneurship #AfricanCreatives

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

Most people only see the success stories of entrepreneurs scaling their businesses across African markets.

But behind every cross-market expansion are lessons about technology, entrepreneurship, and building businesses that work across different African contexts.

Our panel brings together leaders shaping innovation and enterprise across the continent:
• Mary Adib, CTO at Gemini Africa, who drives national entrepreneurship and innovation programs across sectors.
• Emem Etim, Creative Innovation Practice Lead at @EyeCityAfrica, driving initiatives that support creative entrepreneurs across Africa through mentorship, capacity building, and market access.
• Tamer Serour, CEO of IDMAG, building AI-powered accessibility technology for inclusive digital communication.
• Gladys Z. Semenye, founder of CSG Cindy’s Gladys Pty, a sustainable fashion entrepreneur with experience across fashion, hospitality, beauty, and skills development.

In this session, they will share practical insights from their work across entrepreneurship, technology, and the creative industries, including what it takes to build and scale businesses across different African markets.

If you are interested in the future of African entrepreneurship and scaling across the continent, this conversation is for you.

Save your seat: https://t.co/Rnb1J8dlN4

#BridgingBorders #EyeCityAfrica #GeminiAfrica #CreativeEntrepreneurship #AfricanCreatives #CreativeEconomy

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

We are excited to have @abrahamtayo from EyeCity Africa as the moderator for Bridging Borders: Creative Entrepreneurship Across Africa.

In his role as Associate Director at @EyeCityAfrica, he leads strategic programs and partnerships with government, private sector, and international development organisations, including the African Development Bank, European Union, National Universities Commission, British Council, and Mastercard Foundation. Through this work, he supports initiatives that strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation, and ecosystem development across the continent.

As moderator, he will help unpack the real experiences behind cross-border expansion, guiding the discussion as panelists share lessons on building creative businesses that can grow beyond local markets.

Date: Wednesday 18th March 2025
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM (GMT)
Location: Zoom
Register now: https://t.co/Rnb1J8dlN4

#BridgingBorders #EyeCityAfrica #GeminiAfrica #CreativeEntrepreneurship #AfricanCreatives #CreativeEconomy

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

Sketch to Store registration is now LIVE!

Free virtual masterclass for designers & brand builders.

🌐 Register: https://t.co/6bKASK2ViF

#EyeCityAfrica #CreativeInnovationPractice #BlueBoxSession #SketchToStore #AfricaFashion #CreativeInnovation #CreativeEconomy #Fashion

[Omonigho Aito-Imonah @omoimonah78]

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[The OlaJide Alade @TheOlajideAlade]

@instablog9ja No water inside? 😂😂😂

[Black Flame Podcast @BlackFlamePod]

“It’s best you do it early!”_ @pastorpoju

Full episode is available on YouTube (Gaise Baba) as well as on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (Black Flame with Gaise Baba)

#BlackFlameWithGaiseBaba #Podcast

[Lintna @uselintna]

Nigeria’s EdTech trap:
Free users love you.
Paying users ignore you.

Here’s how @BoyeOshinaga (CEO @gradelyco_) broke the cycle & scaled to $10M+:

🔑 April 25 | 4PM WAT
🔗 bit.lyEdtechCircle

Repost to help a founder 👇 

#Lintna #LintnaLMS #LintnaEdtechCircle
#Edtech #StartupTips

[The OlaJide Alade @TheOlajideAlade]

Thanks, @EyeCityAfrica 🤩

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

Celebrating One Year of Impact!🎉

Today marks one year since @TheOlajideAlade joined EyeCity Africa as our Communications and Social Media Coordinator, and what a journey it has been!

From shaping our digital voice to driving meaningful engagement, Olajide has brought excellence, creativity, and purpose to every post, story, and campaign.

To commemorate this milestone, we asked him a few reflective questions about his time at @EyeCityAfrica . Read his honest thoughts and lessons in the special feature attached.

Here is to more years of purposeful storytelling and even greater impact ahead🥂. Keep soaring, Olajide!

#EyeCityAfrica #OlajideAtOne #WorkAnniversary #CreativeCommunications #SocialImpact #TeamSpotlight

[The OlaJide Alade @TheOlajideAlade]

@DrAlemz I pity you😂

[EyeCity Africa @EyeCityAfrica]

There is nothing like sharing laughter and making memories with the people you work with!

Our team's hangout was the perfect blend of fun, food, and team bonding. From intense discussions to games sessions, every moment reminded us why we love working together.

Shout out to every member of the team for being amazing and hardworking!

#EyeCityAfrica #TeamBonding #Collaboration #Networking