Lagos’ creative economy drew fresh attention over the weekend as influencers, innovators and culture leaders met at Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), one of Africa’s premier innovation platforms, to spotlight the city’s expanding creative landscape. The event on November 29 in Lagos showcased how creativity, technology and purposeful storytelling are shaping future opportunities for Nigerian talent.
CcHUB’s platform has long bridged the worlds of technology and imagination, offering creators resources to address real-world challenges and produce impactful work across sectors like digital media, education and health. A key focus of the gathering was advancing inclusive narratives that reflect Nigeria’s cultural diversity, particularly by promoting gender-equitable storytelling and amplifying the voices of women in the creative economy.
Prominent figures from the creative space, including Ojoma Ochai, Ajoke Silva, Biodun Stephen and MI Abaga, attended the forum, underlining the role of community and collaboration in nurturing talent and expanding the reach of African stories. Conversations throughout the day emphasised not only creativity but also purpose-driven innovation as central to building sustainable cultural and economic growth.
Attendees engaged in dialogues on opportunities and challenges within the creative ecosystem, sharing ideas that could drive further investment and capacity building. The energy at the event reinforced the idea that Lagos is becoming a hub for forward-thinking creators who can compete internationally while remaining rooted in local identity and experience.
As platforms like CcHUB continue to support initiatives that enable skills development, inclusive narratives and collaboration across creative industries, Lagos’ role as a catalyst for innovation and cultural expression is gaining momentum both in Nigeria and beyond.
Source: ThisDayLive reporting on Lagos creative ecosystem event. (ThisDayLive)
