Creatives from across Africa and the diaspora will gather in the Ivorian capital Abidjan from November 25 to 27 for the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Weekend (WKND) to conduct business with an emphasis on meeting and networking opportunities among themselves.

The CANEX WKND 2022 set to be staged at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel will be presented by African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the government of Côte d’Ivoire.

Creatives, potential investors, industry leaders, creative industry businesses and government representatives are expected to descend on the West African country. Business-to-business and business-to-government networking and deal-making opportunities are expected to abound.

Creatives will also have various opportunities to connect and engage with Africa and her diaspora’s leading voices in music, film, fashion, crafts, visual arts, literature, gaming, virtual reality and sports, among others.

“We are expecting approximately 1,000 creatives to attend the event and already, about 50 speakers or brands have been approached to take part,” Afreximbank said in a statement, adding, “Additionally, over 70 companies are expected to exhibit in the market.”

A visual feast of fashion and art design will be on display through a unique installation designed specifically for the event. It will combine the works of top African fashion designers and visual artists.

The masterclasses are…