On your marks…: entrepreneurs in the starting blocks.
- The Burkinabè entrepreneurs have both finalized the overhaul of their visual identities in order to match it to the high-end products they offer. We therefore present to you Kaala formerly Kalanexpo and Sébastien Bazemo formerly Bazem'se. It is through their new brand that they intend to share their know-how and ideals within and beyond the borders of Burkina Faso.
- Optimist Productions just received his new sound equipment. An essential investment to get closer to its objective: becoming a production and recording company recognized in the Senegalese events sector. The structure has also just started its 1 year training program among African youth from urban cultures.
…Ready…: projects on the verge of blossoming
- The company ANYA worked on all fronts: the project of mobile scene, born during confinement, is gradually establishing itself in the Moroccan cultural ecosystem. In the meantime, the company has managed to finalize a first model of its Anthology of the Rwayes to submit it to different sponsors. This Anthology will be supplemented by the publication of a Beautiful Book.
- The creativity doesn't stop there ! Sébastien Bazemo[/turquoise], set about reorganizing its clothing collection in Koko-Dunda which now consists of four ranges: the accessory, classic, prestige and tailor-made range. It was in his new workshop that he was able to present them to his public during a major fashion show. Kaala joins him in this momentum, by focusing on the creation of a new collection of furniture in dried wood.
- The last three months were equally fruitful for Angèle Diabang. His portfolio now includes 4 scenarios currently being finalized which will allow Karoninka to position itself on the African and international cinema market.
- As for Crossroads, COVID did not prevent him from continuing his schedule and taking the First 3 episodes of its animated series Mukago in post production while working to promote his universe through creation of awareness spots.
…Go! : entrepreneurs on the road to success
- COVID hasn't stopped the creative energy of FEZAH who has succeeded in bringing live music to life through online shows in times of confinement and social distancing. Thanks to its various innovative applications: 6 paid virtual concerts, 20 musicians and welcoming an average audience of 150 people, were carried out ! Which gave birth to its brand new platform: Live at Fezah !
- The challenge of diversifying its creative content is a success for Southern languages : the pilot of his whole new 3D animated series, Lina and Adam, is finalized. In parallel, 35 audio clips, featuring the heroes of the series, were distributed to Moroccan youth.
- The first edition of artist residencies (SP-AIR) on the theme of recycling, organized by Afriart Gallery, concludes with the presentation of the works produced during the exhibition: (Im)perfections in Kampala. This edition also presents a positive result: one of the winners is selected to present his works in the next African Art Fair “1-54” in London in October. After organizing the open house of his gallery, Daudi Karungi now embarks on a second edition of the residence project which will have the theme: “visual abstraction“.
Thus, the health crisis has not stopped the creativity of Afrique Créative entrepreneurs and the development of their projects. They continue to demonstrate to us with strength and determination their capacities for innovation ! This is a return to school that heralds an auspicious year.
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