Welcome to AmfestExpo
AMFEST EXPO forges critical pathways between Africa’s vibrant creative sectors and the global market. We engineer opportunities for collaboration, investment, and sustainable growth, empowering a new generation of creative entrepreneurs.
Explore unrivaled access to global industry leaders, diverse showcase programs, and tailored networking opportunities designed to accelerate your creative career or business.
About Us
AMFEST EXPO was founded on a simple, powerful idea: to unite the continent’s fragmented creative industries and build a single, formidable gateway to the global market. We are more than an event; we are a catalyst for economic expansion, a hub for innovation, and a community dedicated to celebrating and monetizing African creativity. We connect artists with agents, filmmakers with distributors, and designers with international buyers.
Kayode Adebayo
Our Programs
Forge partnerships and secure funding in high-level conferences with investors, executives, and policymakers.
Perform for a global audience of festival bookers, A&R scouts, publishers, and international media.
Pitch your projects, connect with co-producers, and meet with distributors from around the world.
Showcase your collection to international buyers, stylists, and fashion media in a high-production runway setting.
Engage in targeted, one-on-one meetings with industry professionals matched to your specific career goals.
Learn from global experts on topics like digital distribution, intellectual property, brand building, and export strategy.
Why Choose Us
Connect directly with a curated network of global industry gatekeepers who are actively seeking African talent and partners.
Gain exposure on an international stage through our showcases, media partners, and extensive promotional campaigns.
Our Partners
Our success is built on collaboration. We are proud to partner with leading media houses, technology companies, government bodies, and cultural institutions committed to fostering growth in Africa’s creative economy.
Our Team
Company CEO
Head Marketing
Designer
Inventory
Testimonials
As a Nigerian film company, getting true international visibility is our biggest challenge. Showcasing at AMFEST EXPO’s screen market was a game-changer. We weren’t just another name on a list; we were in the room, pitching directly to distributors from Europe and North America. The connections made there led to production deals. AMFEST is the bridge from Nigeria to the global stage.
Extersee Studios
Our partnership delivered clear, measurable value. Sponsoring the ‘Gateway Giveaway’ tickets put our brand directly in front of our ideal audience: creative professionals and international travelers. The engagement was incredible and led to a significant, trackable increase in both tour and corporate bookings. For us, AMFEST is a strategic investment that pays off
Biscordint
AMFEST EXPO is a vital bridge for the global music community, effectively connecting the world to the immense business potential of Africa’s diverse music scenes
WOMEX
A creative career is a business. And every strong business needs a solid legal foundation. AMFEST is where these amazing careers are launched, and we’re here to build that foundation handling the contracts, the IP, and the negotiations so the artist can focus on what they do best: creating.
TF Partners
We forge world-class designers. AMFEST provides the bridge from our creative studios to the global fashion industry. It’s where our talent gets seen, gets signed, and gets down to business.
Brand Manager
JACCD Design Institute Africa
The level of talent AMFEST brings together is breathtaking. Every single year, I leave feeling completely recharged and inspired, not just by the performances, but by the sheer creative ambition in the air. It’s a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.
Ckrowd Africa
FAQs
AMFEST EXPO is the premier Creative Industry Business Summit and Marketplace for Africa. It's a multi-day event designed to connect African talent in music, film, fashion, and the arts with global industry leaders, investors, buyers, and distributors.
Our event is for anyone serious about the business of creativity in Africa. This includes:
Applications for our official showcases are opened several months before the event via a submission form on our website. All submissions are reviewed by our expert curation panel to ensure the highest quality and market-readiness. Stay subscribed to our newsletter for announcements.
As a registered delegate, you gain unparalleled access to the future of African creativity. Benefits include entry to all conferences and panels, curated B2B networking sessions, access to the delegate-only online platform, and priority entry to all official music and film showcases.
Our 2023/2024 event dates and host city will be announced soon! The best way to receive the announcement first is by signing up for our official newsletter and following us on our social media channels.
We welcome partnerships with visionary brands and organizations. We offer a range of tailored sponsorship packages to help you connect with Africa's creative leaders and tastemakers. Please contact our partnership team at partnerships@amfestexpo.com to start the conversation.
