WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | THURSDAY FLAGSHIP EDITION Africa's $2 Billion Creative Economy Financing Push: What Nigerian Filmmakers, Musicians and Digital Creators Need to Know By Itoro Uwah | Thursday, November 12, 2026 CREATIVE ECONOMY | BUSINESS | TECHNOLOGY | INVESTMENT LAGOS, NIGERIA — Africa's creative economy is attracting renewed attention from development financiers and policymakers, following the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) WKND 2026 gathering in Lagos from November 5 to 8. Organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and hosted by Nigeria, the gathering brought together creative entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and cultural-industry professionals to explore financing, intellectual property, technology and market access. Afreximbank's CANEX financing ambition has expanded to $2 billion, reflecting a growing institutional effort to support African cultural and creative enterprises. However, the figure must be understood correctly...
Digital Skills Every African Youth Must Learn to Stay Relevant
The future of Africa belongs to its youth. With over 60% of the continent’s population under 25, the opportunities are massive—but so are the challenges. In today’s digital world, survival and success depend not just on formal education, but on digital skills.
Without these skills, many young people risk being excluded from the global economy. But with them, African youth can create businesses, secure jobs, and compete globally. Here are the seven essential digital skills to master:
1. Digital Literacy
Know how to use smartphones, computers, and the internet for productivity—email etiquette, Google Workspace, cloud storage, online safety, and research.
2. Social Media Management
Turn attention into opportunity. Learn content calendars, community building, reels/shorts, and paid ads on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
3. Content Creation
Create value with writing, graphics, photography, and video. Tools to start: Canva, CapCut, Filmora, and AI-assisted editors.
4. Digital Marketing
Understand SEO, email marketing, funnels, and analytics to grow brands and e-commerce. These skills are in demand for jobs and entrepreneurship.
5. Coding & Web Development
Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python to build websites and apps that solve African problems—from fintech to education.
6. Data Analysis
Read and interpret data to make decisions. Start with Excel and Google Analytics; advance to Power BI.
7. Online Collaboration Tools
Master remote-work platforms like Zoom, Slack, Trello, and Notion to work with teams globally.
Final Thoughts: The future will not wait. Start building these skills now—your consistency today becomes your advantage tomorrow.
— Itoro Sunday Uwah, Founder of Witty Global Industries Ltd. & BEFOCUS Children and Youth Foundation
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