Nigeria Promotes Creative Industries at CANEX WKND 2026

On 16 October 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, convened a diplomatic briefing to promote international partnerships and investment in Africa's creative industries. The event was aimed at sensitizing the diplomatic community about the upcoming Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) 2026, which will take place from 5-8 November 2026 at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos.

Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, representing the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, highlighted the role of cultural diplomacy in enhancing Nigeria's cultural identity and economic benefits. He pointed out that Africa's creative sectors, including film, music, and fashion, are vital for innovation and job creation.

The CANEX WKND 2026 aims to facilitate investment, attract international buyers, and strengthen cultural diplomacy, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).