Conference sessions
Investing in the creative economy: how can the music industry compete for investment?
Presented in partnership with The World Bank
Africa’s music industry holds significant cultural and commercial value, yet continues to face challenges in attracting meaningful investment. This session will explore what investors look for, the barriers preventing music businesses from accessing capital, and how the industry can become more investment-ready.
Moderator
Laurent Corthay – Senior Economist, World Bank (Mozambique)
Speakers
Pierre Aimé – Sr Country Officer, International Finance Corporation (Côte d’Ivoire)
Obi Asika – Founder & CEO, The Malachite Group (Nigeria)
Philina Wittke – Project Lead Africa-Europe Partnership for Culture, Goethe-Institut (South Africa)
More speakers to be confirmed