Building futures through creativity

Creative Economy Week Nigeria 2025, presented by the British Council in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE), is a dynamic six-city series showcasing innovation, skills, and collaboration. Spanning Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, and London, the programme brings together diverse voices and creative talent to highlight the power of culture as a driver of connection and economic growth.

Guided by the theme ‘Building Futures through Creativity’, the event reflects the role of the creative economy in shaping inclusive societies, empowering young people, and creating opportunities for sustainable growth.

Launching officially on 11 September in Abuja, the programme convenes creative practitioners, cultural hubs, policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and UK partners to explore how Nigeria’s creative economy can expand access to jobs, strengthen international collaboration, and position Nigeria as a global creative hub.

From high-level policy dialogues and networking with industry leaders, to hands-on masterclasses, creative showcases, and major conferences, the event is designed to inspire collaboration, strengthen skills, and spotlight Nigeria’s global creative potential.

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Programme overview

Date Time Event Description Venue Access
9 September 10.00 - 14.00 Culture & Creative Economy roundtable Gathering of Commissioners of Culture from SE States Enugu Govt. Premises Invite only

Date Time Event Description Venue Access
11 September 12.00 - 12.30 Arrivals Registration and networking Partner venue Registration required
11 September 12.30 - 13.00 Opening Welcome remarks Partner venue Registraation required
11 September 13.00 - 14.30 Panel session Intellectual property for creatives Partner venue Registration required
11 September 14.30 - 15.00 Closing Wrap up and group photograph Partner venue Registration required

11 September - Opening ceremony

Time

Activity

Description

Lead/Facilitator

Venue

Notes

18:30 – 20:00

Opening Cocktail

Networking with government, UK stakeholders, and creative leaders

BC, FMACTCE, British High Commission

  

Invite only

 12 September 2025 | Masterclasses and Networking

Time Session type Activity title Speaker/facilitator Venue Notes
9.00 - 10.00 Masterclass SoCreative eLearning module British Council Tikera Africa Abuja Registration required
10.00 - 11.00 Masterclass Negotiation for Creatives Onye Ubanatu – Alterverse Media Tikera Africa Abuja Registration required
11.00 - 12.00 Masterclass Brand Strategy and Positioning Olufemi Oguntamu – Penzaarville Tikera Africa Abuja Registration required
12.00 - 12.30 Break Refreshment and Networking   Tikera Africa Abuja  
12.30 - 14.00 Masterclass Business of Film and TV Prof. Lindsay Duthie – University of Creative Arts Tikera Africa Abuja Registration required
12.30 - 14.00 Masterclass Business of Photography Kola Oshalusi – Business of Photography Networks Tikera Africa Abuja Registration required
12.30 - 14.00 Masterclass The Art of Performance Dr. Funmi Adewole – De Montfort University, UK Tikera Africa Abuja Registration required
12.30 - 14.00 Masterclass Creative Hustle: Designing Profits (Fashion) Ugonna Nwaka (UK Alumni – LCF/UAL) Tikera Africa Abuja Registration required
14.00 - 14.30 Closing remarks Group picture and departure Programme team Tikera Africa Abuja Registration required
16.00 - 18.00 Networking An evening with artisans and crafts British Council and Tikera Africa Tikera Africa Abuja Registration required

13 September 2025 | Crafts, Tours and Showcases

Time Session type Activity title Speaker/facilitator Venue Notes
10.00 - 12.00 Crafts Masterclass Batik Making Afrocentrik Media British Council Premises, Abuja Registration required
10.00 - 12.00 Crafts Masterclass Fibreglass Sculpting Afrocentrik Media British Council Premises, Abuja Registration required
10.00 - 12.00 Crafts Masterclass Leatherworks Afrocentrik Media British Council Premises, Abuja Registration required
11.00 - 14.00 Abuja tour Destination 1 – Tikera Africa City Tour guide Various locations Invite only
    Destination 2 – Katampe Hills Tour guide Various locations Invite only
    Destination 3 – National Mosque Tour guide Various locations Invite only
    Destination 4 – Orisun Gallery Tour guide Various locations Invite only
12.00 - 18.00 Abuja Pop-up Alumni-led Creative Market Preppy John and British Council British Council Premises, Abuja Registration required
18.00 - 20.00 Art showcase Music Showcase – 121Selah & PD Walson CSP participant Transcorp Hilton Abuja Invite only / ticketed

14 Sept 2025 | Crafts Masterclasses and Pop-Up Market

Time Session type Activity title Speaker/facilitator Venue Notes
10.00 - 12.00 Crafts Masterclass Batik Making Afrocentrik Media British Council Premises, Abuja Registration required
10.00 - 12.00 Crafts Masterclass Fibreglass Sculpting Afrocentrik Media British Council Premises, Abuja Registration required
10.00 - 12.00 Crafts Masterclass Leatherworks Afrocentrik Media British Council Premises, Abuja Registration required
12.00 - 18.00 Abuja Pop-up Creative pop-up market Alumni British Council Premises, Abuja Registration required

14 September

Time Session type Activity title Speaker/facilitator Venue Notes
09.10 - 10.00 Arrivals registration and networking Partner British Council  Registration required
10.00 - 10.15 Opening Welcome remarks British Council    
10.15 - 11.30 Masterclass Contracts, Collaboration & Protecting Your Work (Case Studies: Legal Wins & Losses in Creative Industries) British Council and partners    
11.30 - 12.00 Open mic Ask a lawyer (Live Q&A)      
12.00 - 12.30  Break Networking      
12.30 - 13.30  Panel (TBC – Panel Discussion)      
13.30 - 14.30   Break Lunch break      
12.00 - 17.00 Market place Arts & Craft Market      

14 Sept 2025 | Dance and Music 

Time Session type Activity title Speaker / facilitator Venue Notes
18.00 - 20.00 Arts showcase Lagos Riddim (Dance & Music Event) CSP participant British Council Premises, Lagos Invite only

15 Sept 2025 | Lagos Tour and Networking

Time Session type Activity title Speaker/facilitator Venue Notes
11.00 - 14.00 Lagos tour Destination 1 – National Museum Tour guide Lagos Island Invite only
    Destination 2 – Nike Art Gallery Tour guide Lagos Island Invite only
    Destination 3 – Freedom Park Tour guide Lagos Island Invite only
    Destination 4 – Terra Kulture  Tour guide Lagos Island  Invite only
16.00 - 18.00 Networking Event Lagos Creatives’ Mixer British Council and partners Creative Hub, Lagos Registration required

16 Sept 2025 | Masterclasses

Time Session type Activity title Speaker/facilitator Venue Notes
09.00 - 10.00 Masterclass Digital Storytelling Speaker TBC British Council, Lagos Registration required
10.00 - 11.00 Masterclass Building Creative Enterprises Speaker TBC British Council, Lagos Registration required
11.00 - 12.00 Masterclass  Monetising Music & Culture Speaker TBC British Council, Lagos Registration required
12.30 - 14.00 Masterclass  Visual Arts & Market Access Speaker TBC British Council, Lagos Registration required
12.30 - 14.00 Masterclass Film & Storytelling Futures Speaker TBC British Council, Lagos Registration required
16.00 - 18.00 Evening showcase Lagos Music & Arts Showcase British Council and Lagos Creatives Venue TBC Invite only / ticketed

17 Sept 2025 | Creative & Cultural Industry Economic Coordination Summit
In partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism & the Creative Economy

Time Session type Activity title Speaker/facilitator Venue Notes
08.30 - 09.30 Arrivals Registration and Networking Breakfast British Council / FMACTCE Landmark Centre, Lagos Registration required
09.30 - 09.35 Opening remarks Opening remarks Big Win Philanthropy British Council, Lagos  
09.35 - 09.45 Opening speech British Council Country Director Remarks Donna – British Council    
09.45 - 10.00 Ministerial remarks Keynote speech Hon. Hannatu – Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy    
10.00 - 10.10 Presentation Key Findings – Creative Vibrancy Index Africa Africa No Filter    
10.10 - 10.20 Presentation Key Findings – Insights Out Africa ccHub    
10.20 - 10.30 Presentation Key Findings – Data Mapping FMACTCE    
10.30 - 11.30 Panel session and Q&A Stitching Growth: Revitalising Fashion, Garments & Leather Goods FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
11.35 - 12.35 Panel session and Q&A Lights, Jobs, Action: Scaling Film Production & Distribution  FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
12.40 - 13.40  Panel session and Q&A Playing for Growth: Unlocking Creative Tech & Digital Storytelling  FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
13.40 - 14.05 Break Networking lunch British Council    
14.10 - 15.10 Panel session and Q&A From Beats to Billions: Expanding Music’s Role in Jobs & Exports FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
15.15 - 16.15 Panel session and Q&A Airwaves of Opportunity: Revitalising TV & Radio FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
16.15 - 16.30 Closing activity Summary of Day 1 & Day 2 Agenda MC and Rapporteur    

18 Sept 2025 | Creative & Cultural Industry Economic Co-ordination Summit

Time Session type Activity title Speaker/facilitator Venue Notes
08.30 - 09.30 Arrivals Registration and Networking Breakfast British Council / FMACTCE Landmark Centre, Lagos Registration required
09.30 - 10.30 Panel session and Q&A Market Development & Distribution Strengthening FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
10.35 - 11.35 Panel session and Q&A Addressing Funding Constraints FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
11.40 - 12.40 Panel session and Q&A Bridging Skills Gaps FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
12.40 - 13.10 Break Netwrking lunch FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
13.15 - 14.15 Panel session and Q&A Enhancing Policy & Institutional Support FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
14.20 - 15.20 Panel session and Q&A Data Mapping Phase 2 – Mapping Tourism & Beyond FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
15.20 - 15.50 Panel session and Q&A Stakeholder / Partner Remarks FMACTCE / British Council + VIISAUS    
17.00 - 20.00 Networking and runway Fashion show FashionEvo / British Council    

19 Sept 2025 | Africa Creative Market in Partnership with Ascend Studios Foundation

Time Session type Activity title Speaker/facilitator Venue Notes
08.00 - 12.00 Conference stage 1 Global Creative Legal Summit Court GCLS Landmark Centre, Lagos Registration required
08.00 - 12.00 Conference stage 2 AR/VR ACM British Council, Lagos  
08.00 - 12.00 Conference stage 3 Hackathon Finale Prep ACM    
08.00 - 12.00 Conference stage 4 Deal Room ACM    
12.00 - 16.00 Conference stage 1 Creative Hackathon Finale British Council / ACM    
12.00 - 16.00 Conference stage 2 Music (CEW Integration – Panel) ACM / British Council    
12.00 - 16.00 Conference stage 3 Global Creative Legal Summit GCLS    
17.00 - 20.00 Conference stage 1 Music / Dance Competition & Concert (CEW Integration – Delegates) British Council / ACM    

20 Sept 2025 | Pop-Up Market

Time Description Venue Notes
12.00 - 19.00 Lagos Pop-Up Market  British Council, Lagos Registration required

20 Sept 2025 

Time Activity Description Speaker/facilitator Venue Notes
09.00 - 10.00 Arrivals Registration and Networking Partner Britissh Council, PH Registration required
10.00 - 10.15 Opening remarks Welcome remarks by the British Council British Council    
10.15 - 11.30 Masterclass Contracts, Collaboration, and protecting your work (case studies: legal wins & losses in creative industries) British Council and Partners    
11.30 - 12.00 Open mic Ask a lawyer (Live Q&A)      
12.00 - 12.30 Break Networking      
12.30 - 13.30 Panel Discussion session (topic TBC)      
13.30 - 14.30 Break Lunch break      
12.00 - 17.00 Market place Arts & Craft Market     Open to the public 

21 Sept 2025 | Closing ceremony

Time Activity Description Lead facilitator Venue Notes
18.00 - 19.30 Closing ceremony Outcomes, commitments, and partnerships celebration BDHC and British Council BDHC Premises Invite only
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