Honored during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, African production is becoming more pronounced, while still struggling with funding. This situation could change with the announced arrival of the industry’s global leaders.

While the global market for creative industries is estimated at 2.4 billion dollars, Africa accounts only for 5% despite a potential deemed large. The Covid-19 crisis, which has hit the players in the sector hard, is proving to be an opportunity. This is thanks to digital technology in particular…

Bringing together the actors of cultural and digital creative industries in the continent, but also public officials, investors, technical partners and all those who participate in building this ecosystem, this is the ambition of Raoul RUGAMBA, founder of Africa in Colors.

Mohamed ZOGHLAMI, co-founder of Afric’Up, an event dedicated to innovation and digital entrepreneurship made in Africa, expert in digital creative industry, analyzes the development of the sector in Africa. Its potential, its shortcomings as well. Starting with the training component.