NGX Advocates for Creative Economy at Africa Summit

At the Africa Soft Power Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, Kwairanga of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) advocated for the establishment of a creative economy in Africa. He stressed the increasing popularity of African art, music, and film, highlighting the need for financial institutions to recognize these as serious asset classes rather than mere cultural footnotes.

Kwairanga expressed belief in the future of exchanges connecting traditional industries with innovative creators and technology-driven businesses, which are essential for Africa's growth. He described the current moment as an opportunity due to the rising influence of African culture globally.

Furthermore, he called on stakeholders to focus on discussions surrounding artificial intelligence, data ownership, diaspora capital, and investment in the creator economy to forge new paths in the creative innovation economy.