The event marks the launch of a new AHRC funded follow-on grant for impact and engagement entitled ‘African Hub for Sustainable Creative Economies’ (https://www.creative-economies-africa.org). During the event, you will hear about the project plans and partners across Africa. You will also be able to ask questions and discuss opportunities for collaboration. 

About the speakers

• Dr Roberta Comunian, Reader in Creative Economy, Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries, King’s College London
• Dr Lauren England, Lecturer in Creative Economy, Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries, King’s College London
• Dr Brian Hracs, Associate Professor in Human Geography, School of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Southampton
• Prof Duro Oni, Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos
• Dr Cornelius Onyekaba, Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos
• Ms Ogake Mosomi, Teaching Fellow, at School of the Arts and Design, University of Nairobi
• Dr Lilac A. Osanjo, Director, School of The Arts and Design, University of Nairobi
• Ms Avril Joffe,  Cultural Policy and Management, Wits School of Arts, University of Witwatersrand