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A Nigerian gubernatorial candidate is putting young people at the center of his campaign with a concrete plan to create jobs through sports and creative industries. Bola Oyebamiji met with hundreds of youth leaders to discuss his vision for economic prosperity built on their talents.
Germany's foreign minister is touring Africa to build partnerships focused on youth innovation, women-led peace efforts, and economic growth. The shift recognizes Africa as a land of opportunity, not just challenges.
Young storytellers across Africa, Europe, and the diaspora can now get paid to document youth innovation through a six-month creative fellowship. The program offers training, mentorship, and a stipend to capture real stories of how young people are solving problems in their communities.
More than 2,700 young Kenyans just gained real skills to launch careers in their country's booming digital economy. The government-backed program taught everything from video editing to AI tools in just five days.
Nigeria's largest youth convergence kicks off April 22 in Lagos, bringing thousands together for five straight days of networking, creativity, and community building. The non-stop event reflects how young Nigerians are reshaping social connection in a country where youth make up over 60% of the population.
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's CEO of the National Youth Authority just challenged the world to stop treating young people as an afterthought. At Oxford University, he shared how Ghana's youth-first approach could transform nations.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan celebrated the nation's young people as architects of the future on International Youth Day. His message highlights how investing in youth drives national progress and global leadership.
Young African creatives can now apply for a continental challenge that uses art, tech, and storytelling to build peace. The UNDP initiative offers mentorship, recognition, and a platform to showcase solutions that strengthen communities across the continent.
Young artists across Africa can now compete for a chance to showcase peace-building projects at an international forum. The Create4Peace challenge supports creatives using art, music, gaming, and fashion to unite communities.
American experts taught young Moroccan entrepreneurs how to use AI to amplify their creative talents instead of fearing it will replace them. The hands-on workshop reached six cities and equipped aspiring business owners with practical tools to turn their artistic skills into real income.
A nonprofit in Wisconsin is planting colorful flowers in sidewalk cracks to shine a light on LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. The creative campaign offers hope while connecting communities to real solutions.
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 youth-led movement that started online five months ago brought its message to the streets of New Delhi for the first time. The Cockroach Janta Party shows how young Indians are finding creative new ways to make their voices heard.
What started as a simple health walk in Ghana has become a five-day cultural phenomenon that empowers thousands of young creatives, athletes, and designers. This July, founder MJtheComedian celebrates a decade of building opportunity through culture.
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.
China's booming "micro drama" industry is offering a lifeline to graduates struggling in a tight job market, creating 690,000 direct jobs in 2025. These bite-sized series with episodes just minutes long are transforming how young people find stable creative work.
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.
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