democratising how young African creatives cultivate connections, refine their craft, build ventures, and generate impact that enhances both personal prosperity and continental influence
democratising how young African creatives cultivate connections, refine their craft, build ventures, and generate impact that enhances both personal prosperity and continental influence
CALLING ALL SOUTH AFRICAN CREATIVES
DRIVING CULTURE FORWARD
Deadline: 23 November 2025
CALLING ALL SOUTH AFRICAN CREATIVES
DRIVING CULTURE FORWARD
Deadline: 23 November 2025
CALLING ALL SOUTH AFRICAN CREATIVES
DRIVING CULTURE FORWARD
Deadline: 23 November 2025
CALLING ALL SOUTH AFRICAN CREATIVES
DRIVING CULTURE FORWARD
Deadline: 23 November 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
CAIRO * LAGOS * JOHANNESBURG * NAIROBI * CAPE TOWN * KINSHASA * DAR ES SALAAM * ALEXANDRIA * ABUJA * ADDIS ABABA * KAMPALA * ACCRA * TUNIS * LUANDA * YAOUNDE * LUSAKA * HARARE * DOUALA * KIGALI * N'DJAMENA * BAMAKO * CONAKRY * FREETOWN * MONROVIA * LIBREVILLE * MAPUTO * WINDHOEK * ANTANANARIVO * LILONGWE * BANGUI * BRAZZAVILLE * OUAGADOUGOU * PORT LOUIS * MALABO * MBABANE * GABORONE * LOME * KANO * IBADAN * BENIN CITY * POINTE-NOIRE * KADUNA * ZARIA * LUBUMBASHI * MBUJI-MAYI * BISSAU * DAKAR * SOWETO * PRETORIA * DURBAN *
Conversations with creatives
STORIES
Conversations with creatives
STORIES
Conversations with creatives
STORIES
Conversations with creatives
STORIES
WEAVING STORIES
From the bustling streets of Lagos to the quiet wisdom passed between mothers and daughters, Weaving Stories brings you face-to-face with the everyday lives of people whose stories have often been overlooked. Whether it’s the culinary traditions of Bahia, the spirit of community in rural villages, or the vibrant, fast-paced life of a taxi driver in Lagos, these images remind us that there’s beauty in every corner of the world.
Creative Nestlings is the continental creative collective—a non-profit institute that amplifies young African creatives, democratises industry access, and architects a creative and cultural economy that's both equitable and globally influential.
Creative Nestlings is the continental creative collective—a non-profit institute that amplifies young African creatives, democratises industry access, and architects a creative and cultural economy that's both equitable and globally influential.
YOUNG AFRICAN CREATIVE NETWORK
About
YOUNG AFRICAN CREATIVE NETWORK
About
YOUNG AFRICAN CREATIVE NETWORK
About
YOUNG AFRICAN CREATIVE NETWORK
About
Creative Nestlings Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and cultivating creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young African creatives.
Creative Nestlings Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and cultivating creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young African creatives.
KEY PROGRAMMES & PROJECTS
KEY PROGRAMMES & PROJECTS
KEY PROGRAMMES & PROJECTS
KEY PROGRAMMES & PROJECTS
Conversations on Creativity
Our ongoing roving event series, connects emerging African talent with acclaimed creatives from around the world in intimate discussions that spark the continent's next cultural breakthrough.
What it Takes Book
Hardcover compendium of advice featuring over 60 African creatives. Volume 2 coming soon.
Young African Creative Conference
an irregular 2 day conference on the state of Africa's creative economy.
Women in Street Art Incubator
in Collaboration with Curatica an annual incubator training young women in street art.
Business of Creativity Workshops
1 day crash course on the business of creativity featuring creatives and experts sharing notes, tips and tools.
What it Takes Cards
The essential toolkit for African creative minds. 52 cards of wisdom from established creators, designed for self-discovery and professional growth.
Breaking Bread Dinners
an irregular dinner series where seasoned creatives from all backgrounds gather over a meal and drinks.
Roundtable Series
an irregular lunch series where creatives grab lunch and share notes from their journeys.
partners
We have worked with
partners
We have worked with
partners
We have worked with
partners
We have worked with
112150+
Creatives In Network
$4mil
Indirect investments
50+
Events
160+
Direct + Indirect Jobs
Launching Creative Careers
Through our network African creatives launch sustainable careers, develop innovative products and businesses
Launching Creative Careers
Through our network African creatives launch sustainable careers, develop innovative products and businesses
Mapping the Creative & Cultural Industries
We are actively mapping the Creative & Cultural Industries to better understand and support creatives
Mapping the Creative & Cultural Industries
We are actively mapping the Creative & Cultural Industries to better understand and support creatives
Conversations lead to Community
We facilitate meaningful conversations among creatives, institutions, governments, corporates, and brands through our digital platforms, in-person gatherings, content, and conferences.
Conversations lead to Community
We facilitate meaningful conversations among creatives, institutions, governments, corporates, and brands through our digital platforms, in-person gatherings, content, and conferences.
Community First
Opportunities
Events
Creative Economy
112150+
Creatives In Network
$4mil
Indirect investments
50+
Events
160+
Direct + Indirect Jobs
Launching Creative Careers
Through our network African creatives launch sustainable careers, develop innovative products and businesses
Mapping the Creative & Cultural Industries
We are actively mapping the Creative & Cultural Industries to better understand and support creatives
Conversations lead to Community
We facilitate meaningful conversations among creatives, institutions, governments, corporates, and brands through our digital platforms, in-person gatherings, content, and conferences.
Community First
Opportunities
Events
Creative Economy
What are the creative industries?
What are the creative industries?
RADIO, PODCASTS & AUDIO * ARCHITECTURE * ARTS & CRAFT * GAMES * FASHION * CULTURE & HERITAGE * PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY * THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS * VFX & ANIMATION * DESIGN * WRITING & JOURNALISM * MEDIA * ADVERTISING, MARKETING & PR * PUBLISHING * MUSIC * FILM & TV
Testimonial
Testimonial
Testimonial
What our community says?
"free events that brought together industry professionals and emerging creatives to meet and share knowledge. It was at these conversations that industry professionals and brands became accessible — where our heroes were revealed to be flesh and blood."
Faye Kabali-Kagwa
Freelance Creative
"free events that brought together industry professionals and emerging creatives to meet and share knowledge. It was at these conversations that industry professionals and brands became accessible — where our heroes were revealed to be flesh and blood."
Faye Kabali-Kagwa
Freelance Creative
"free events that brought together industry professionals and emerging creatives to meet and share knowledge. It was at these conversations that industry professionals and brands became accessible — where our heroes were revealed to be flesh and blood."
Faye Kabali-Kagwa
Freelance Creative
The panel was made up of businesses that are not just at different stages, but are growing into different shapes in terms of their business model, their target market, their brands and their ambitions. Every founder/designer was able to talk about operating in a market that, yes, has its challenges, but also has opportunity they’ve been able to meet with hard work and creativity to build great businesses. For me that was an exciting statement on how much more dynamic the local fashion industry has become in recent years.
Modupe Oloruntoba
Writer & Creative Consultant and Founder of African Fashion Weekly
The panel was made up of businesses that are not just at different stages, but are growing into different shapes in terms of their business model, their target market, their brands and their ambitions. Every founder/designer was able to talk about operating in a market that, yes, has its challenges, but also has opportunity they’ve been able to meet with hard work and creativity to build great businesses. For me that was an exciting statement on how much more dynamic the local fashion industry has become in recent years.
Modupe Oloruntoba
Writer & Creative Consultant and Founder of African Fashion Weekly
The panel was made up of businesses that are not just at different stages, but are growing into different shapes in terms of their business model, their target market, their brands and their ambitions. Every founder/designer was able to talk about operating in a market that, yes, has its challenges, but also has opportunity they’ve been able to meet with hard work and creativity to build great businesses. For me that was an exciting statement on how much more dynamic the local fashion industry has become in recent years.
Modupe Oloruntoba
Writer & Creative Consultant and Founder of African Fashion Weekly
"I left this workshop feeling so enriched. Firstly, I really loved the intimacy of it all, the setup was really welcoming and not intimidating at all. The information that was shared was particular and direct, from what we learned about Yoco to the various speakers and their personal experiences with growing their creative businesses. I will be definitely be making use of the SWOT analysis and diary to cultivate the many ideas I have brewing in my head. Thank you so so much to the Creative Nestlings Team for this offering, we need it."
Itumeleng Solar Modise
Artist & Teacher
"I left this workshop feeling so enriched. Firstly, I really loved the intimacy of it all, the setup was really welcoming and not intimidating at all. The information that was shared was particular and direct, from what we learned about Yoco to the various speakers and their personal experiences with growing their creative businesses. I will be definitely be making use of the SWOT analysis and diary to cultivate the many ideas I have brewing in my head. Thank you so so much to the Creative Nestlings Team for this offering, we need it."
Itumeleng Solar Modise
Artist & Teacher
"I left this workshop feeling so enriched. Firstly, I really loved the intimacy of it all, the setup was really welcoming and not intimidating at all. The information that was shared was particular and direct, from what we learned about Yoco to the various speakers and their personal experiences with growing their creative businesses. I will be definitely be making use of the SWOT analysis and diary to cultivate the many ideas I have brewing in my head. Thank you so so much to the Creative Nestlings Team for this offering, we need it."
Itumeleng Solar Modise
Artist & Teacher
Testimonial
What our community says?
"free events that brought together industry professionals and emerging creatives to meet and share knowledge. It was at these conversations that industry professionals and brands became accessible — where our heroes were revealed to be flesh and blood."
Faye Kabali-Kagwa
Freelance Creative
The panel was made up of businesses that are not just at different stages, but are growing into different shapes in terms of their business model, their target market, their brands and their ambitions. Every founder/designer was able to talk about operating in a market that, yes, has its challenges, but also has opportunity they’ve been able to meet with hard work and creativity to build great businesses. For me that was an exciting statement on how much more dynamic the local fashion industry has become in recent years.
Modupe Oloruntoba
Writer & Creative Consultant and Founder of African Fashion Weekly
"I left this workshop feeling so enriched. Firstly, I really loved the intimacy of it all, the setup was really welcoming and not intimidating at all. The information that was shared was particular and direct, from what we learned about Yoco to the various speakers and their personal experiences with growing their creative businesses. I will be definitely be making use of the SWOT analysis and diary to cultivate the many ideas I have brewing in my head. Thank you so so much to the Creative Nestlings Team for this offering, we need it."
Itumeleng Solar Modise
Artist & Teacher
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