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A new UK-Nigeria partnership is giving Nigerian filmmakers, musicians, and designers the technical tools and training to produce world-class work at home. The Creative Fund addresses a critical gap: while Nigeria's creative talent shines globally, most high-value production work still happens abroad.
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Ghana just launched a $4.4 million fund to support filmmakers, producers, and cinema developers across the country. The initiative covers everything from script development to building new theaters, with projects eligible for up to 60% funding.
Nigeria just opened two new funding programs worth $110 million to help tech and creative businesses grow with affordable loans. Startups across all 36 states can now access loans up to $22 million with interest rates as low as 10% annually.
A tech expert proposes taxing AI-generated content at just 1% to create billions in funding for artists, cultural institutions, and researchers whose work trained these systems. The modest tax could fuel a creative renaissance while barely impacting AI companies' massive profits.
From the Netherlands to Malaysia, cities are discovering smart partnerships with private investors to fund hundreds of millions in climate defense projects. A new report shows how communities can protect themselves from rising seas and extreme weather without breaking the bank.
Marie Lora-Mungai just published a handbook teaching African artists how to turn their talent into sustainable income. "Creative Cash Flow" tackles the business side of creativity that art schools rarely cover.
Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.
Egypt just opened a major new fund dedicated to backing innovation and technology projects from civil society groups. The launch brings together government, the EU, and local organizations to fuel sustainable development through creativity and tech.
Saudi Arabia just pumped $205 million into its creative economy in the first quarter of 2026 alone, supporting over 1,600 artists and entrepreneurs. The bold investment is transforming the Kingdom into a cultural hub while creating thousands of new jobs.
Ghana's National Film Authority just launched a major fund to solve one of the industry's biggest problems: getting financing. The move could transform how Ghanaian filmmakers get their stories to the world.
A Ghanaian marketing company is investing in the next generation of creative talent with a fully funded three-month training program. The fellowship includes mentorship, hands-on experience, and stipends to help young designers, writers, and strategists launch their careers.
Creativity isn't a rare gift reserved for the lucky few. Adobe's Executive Creative Director reveals how any organization can build a culture where everyone's ideas matter.
A South African organization is celebrating creativity as a pathway to freedom by connecting World Creativity and Innovation Day with the nation's Freedom Day. The initiative aims to position African innovation as a global force for transformation.
Oscar-winning actor Riz Ahmed has a simple creative philosophy that's guiding his latest role as arts curator: ask yourself if your work stretches both you and culture. His approach invites all creatives to surrender their ego and tap into something bigger than themselves.
A creativity expert says we're entering the "Imagination Era" where human curiosity and wonder matter more than ever. Leaders are learning to treat AI as a creative partner, not a replacement for human thinking.
Two entrepreneurs have proven that creativity isn't a rare talent but a muscle anyone can strengthen in just five minutes a day. Their new approach treats creative practice like brushing your teeth—simple, regular, and transformative for your wellbeing.
South African tech startups just got a major boost with a new $6.1 million seed fund designed to bridge the toughest funding gap they face. The fund targets companies that have proven their idea works but aren't ready yet for big investors.
Florida hospitals are getting nearly $8 billion in additional federal Medicaid funding for care they provided last year. The extra money means better compensation for treating Medicaid patients and could help improve healthcare access across the state.
Two South Korean tech giants just committed $720 million to help India's next generation of startups grow into global champions. The fund will back companies building everything from AI platforms to space technology.
The world's largest creativity study pitted 100,000 people against top AI models like ChatGPT and Claude. While AI beat the average, the most creative humans far outperformed the machines.
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