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Creative Africa Nexus - CANEX

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CANEX@IATF serves as a platform to promote Africa’s CCI's and strengthen an interconnected African economy.

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Paris, are you ready? We’re delighted to be back in Paris from 18th June to 18th July, with CANEX presents Africa will being showcased at Les Galeries Lafayette. This isn’t the first time CANEX presents Africa has been to Paris, but we are bringing even more exceptional African

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Africa’s art scene is going global. Between 2013 and 2023, total sales of African art rose 46%, and a new generation of collectors and curators are ensuring African artists get the global recognition they deserve. Okwui Enwezor was a curator who challenged the

Africa’s art scene is going global.

Between 2013 and 2023, total sales of African art rose 46%, and a new generation of collectors and curators are ensuring African artists get the global recognition they deserve.

Okwui Enwezor was a curator who challenged the
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“Creative work isn’t real work”? Think again. 🎯 Africa’s creative economy is worth $59B. Netflix invested $200M (2016–2022), and Afreximbank is injecting $2B via #CANEX. Creative jobs are real jobs — and they’re shaping Africa’s future. #IATF2025 #AfricaRising #AfCFTAMarketplace

“Creative work isn’t real work”? Think again. 🎯
Africa’s creative economy is worth $59B. Netflix invested $200M (2016–2022), and Afreximbank is injecting $2B via #CANEX.
Creative jobs are real jobs — and they’re shaping Africa’s future.
#IATF2025 #AfricaRising #AfCFTAMarketplace
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🎬 Filmmakers, time’s ticking! ⏳ #CANEXShorts submissions close 30 June. Are you 18–35, from Africa or the Diaspora, with a bold short film (5 mins or less)? Submit now for a chance to gain global recognition at #CANEX@IATF2025! Don’t miss out! 🌍🎥✨

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Aujourd'hui, CANEX Presents Africa s’installe aux Galeries Lafayette ! Le pop-up store AFRICA NOW mettra en lumière 4 designers africains audacieux : 🇬🇭 BOYEDOE : Afro-luxe, éthique et inspiré par l’héritage 🇲🇦 LATE FOR WORK : Rébellion ludique et déconstruction 🇰🇪 WE ARE NBO :

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AFRICA NOW! African fashion is in the spotlight at Galeries Lafayette 🇫🇷 As #ParisFashionWeek begins, a CANEX pop-up is showcasing: 💠 BOYEDOE 💠 LATE FOR WORK 💠 WE ARE NBO 💠 WUMAN 18 June–8 July. Read the full Vogue France feature: vogue.fr/article/mode-a… #CANEX

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🚨 Filmmakers aged 18–35: Submissions for #CANEXShorts 2025 are closing soon! 🎥 Submit your 5-min short film in: • Fiction • Documentary • Animation 🏆 $2,000 + screening at CANEX @ IATF2025 in Algiers. Full info via Music In Africa : musicinafrica.net/magazine/open-… #CANEX

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✨ Africa Now at Galleries Lafayette Haussmann A unique collaboration between #CANEX (Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus) and #Tranoï showcasing an exclusive pop-up featuring African designers is taking place at the emblematic Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann from 18 June

✨ Africa Now at Galleries Lafayette Haussmann
 A unique collaboration between #CANEX (Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus) and #Tranoï showcasing  an exclusive pop-up featuring African designers  is taking place at the emblematic Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann from 18 June
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What a night! 🎉 The CANEX x Tranoï Africa Now pop-up launch party at the iconic Galeries Lafayette celebrated African creativity with special guests Mrs. Kanayo Awani, EVP of Afreximbank, and the CANEX Creative Africa Advisory Group. Open until July 8, don’t miss it! ________

What a night! 🎉

The CANEX x Tranoï Africa Now pop-up launch party at the iconic Galeries Lafayette celebrated African creativity with special guests Mrs. Kanayo Awani, EVP of Afreximbank, and the CANEX Creative Africa Advisory Group. Open until July 8, don’t miss it!
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Did you know Africa’s CCIs could generate $20B annually and create 20M+ jobs - with the right investment? Africa’s creative economy was long underestimated - because no one had the data. Now we do. With tools like the African Creative Economy Database & Afreximbank’s reports,

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Call for Applications: CANEX Creative Writing Workshop 2025 ✍️ 📍Algiers | Sept. | 5-day fully funded residency during #CANEX@#IATF2025 📚 Masterclasses, publishing sessions, travel and access included Apply by 7 July 👉 canex.africa/canex-book-fac… #CANEX #IATF2025 #AfricanWriters

Call for Applications: CANEX Creative Writing Workshop 2025 ✍️

📍Algiers | Sept. | 5-day fully funded residency during #CANEX@#IATF2025
📚 Masterclasses, publishing sessions, travel and access included

Apply by 7 July 👉 canex.africa/canex-book-fac…

#CANEX #IATF2025 #AfricanWriters
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Dr. George Elombi Announced as Next President of Afreximbank Afreximbank’s shareholders have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective September 2025. A Cameroonian national and seasoned executive, Dr. Elombi has

Dr. George Elombi Announced as Next President of Afreximbank

Afreximbank’s shareholders have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective September 2025.

A Cameroonian national and seasoned executive, Dr. Elombi has
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Africa Now at @ Galeries Lafayette is more than a showcase. It's a turning point for African fashion. Thanks to CANEX’s long-term support, emerging designers are stepping confidently onto the global stage with pride and purpose. This is a breakthrough moment for them and for

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Le Groupe Consultatif du Creative Africa Nexus s’est réuni à Paris le 20 juin pour la préparation du CANEX @ IATF à Alger. Madame Kanayo Awani (Vice-Présidente Exécutive, Commerce Intra-Africain, Afreximbank) était accompagnée de membres de premier plan, dont Alex Okosi

Le Groupe Consultatif du Creative Africa Nexus s’est réuni à Paris le 20 juin pour la préparation du CANEX @ IATF à Alger.

Madame Kanayo Awani (Vice-Présidente Exécutive, Commerce Intra-Africain, Afreximbank) était accompagnée de membres de premier plan, dont Alex Okosi
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🚨 Calling all young chefs in Algeria! The CANEX Junior Chef Competition is now open for 16–21 years old chefs! Cook, compete & shine in front of Chef Rabah Ourrad 👨‍🍳 👉 Apply now canexjuniorchef.com ______ Tu penses pouvoir impressionner le Chef Rabah Ourrad ? 👨‍🍳 Le

🚨 Calling all young chefs in Algeria!

The CANEX Junior Chef Competition is now open for 16–21 years old chefs!
Cook, compete & shine in front of Chef Rabah Ourrad 👨‍🍳

👉 Apply now canexjuniorchef.com
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Tu penses pouvoir impressionner le Chef Rabah Ourrad ? 👨‍🍳
Le
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Africa Now valorise bien plus que la mode, c’est la visibilité de toute une culture Jusqu’au 8 juillet, #CANEXPresentsAfrica met les marques africaines directement en contact avec les acheteurs du quotidien chez Galeries Lafayette. 3 marques (BOYEDOE, WUMAN, Late For Work) 3

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Final weekend at Galeries Lafayette! Africa Now closes on July 8. From bold designs to inspiring stories, African designers have brought something different to this iconic fashion palace. “This is the other Africa: stylish, modern, contemporary.” #CANEX

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As the Africa Now pop-up at Galeries Lafayette comes to a close, we are looking ahead to our next stop: CANEX @ IATF, happening from September 4 to 10 in Algiers, Algeria 🇩🇿 At #CANEX, fashion is more than aesthetics; it’s about: * Ownership * Identity * Enterprise From trade

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“Join me for a gastronomic adventure at CANEX @ IATF.” Chef Rabah Ourrad 👨🏽‍🍳 The #CANEX Junior Chefs Competition is coming to Algiers! • Open to ages 16–21 • Celebrating Algerian culinary heritage • Jury of top African chefs canexjuniorchef.com #CreativeAfricaNexus