Afreximbank is Africa’s Trade Finance Bank since ’93. Powering Intra & Extra African trade.
Cairo, Egypt
Joined July 2012
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Fashion, music, dance and culture in full colour at CANEX WKND!
The looks, the rhythms, the moves, the energy. We’re still taking it all in, and we can’t get enough.
What was your favourite moment?
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Calling compliance professionals across Africa and Global Africa! #ACF2026 is built for central and commercial bankers, compliance officers, regulators, policymakers, trade experts and technology providers who are shaping how Africa trades.
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Africa and the Caribbean have huge potential to trade more with each other.
Our new report, developed with support from @afreximbank, draws on insights from 1,175 businesses and business support organizations. It highlights trade opportunities and practical ways to help businesses connect, find buyers and grow across both regions.
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The world is paying attention to African creativity. We must now capture the value it generates.
From the opening ceremony to the Ministerial Roundtable with African culture ministers, Day 1 of @CanexAfrica CANEX WKND 2026 focused on turning global recognition into African ownership, stronger businesses and jobs.
Through CANEX, Afreximbank is connecting talent with finance and markets to help creators retain more value from their work.
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Africa’s creative economy is growing fast but talent and visibility alone will not be enough to sustain it.
At CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos, conversations went beyond culture and entertainment to the systems that can turn creativity into long-term economic value: financing, intellectual property, distribution, stronger institutions and deeper collaboration across sectors.
From film and music to fashion, publishing and the wider diaspora economy, the message is increasingly clear: Africa’s creative industries need the infrastructure to scale, compete and retain more value at home.
👉 Read the full article and explore what it will take to build a creative economy that can endure beyond the spotlight: shorturl.at/nKKZ9
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Is Africa's creative economy sustainable?
At the #CanexWeekend, CNBC Africa's Prudence Makhubalo is on the ground exploring the business of African fashion, creating sustainable pathways to success for global African sporting talent, as well as
reimagining the creative industries through technology and innovation.
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Advancing Africa’s creative economy through investment, partnerships and policy.
The Summit at CANEX WKND 2026 brought together dignitaries, policymakers, investors and creative industry leaders on Day 2 to examine how Africa’s cultural influence can translate into stronger businesses, trade and jobs.
Discussions focused on expanding access to finance and markets, reinforcing Afreximbank’s ambition through CANEX to help African creators build sustainable enterprises and retain greater value from their work.
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Afreximbank’s story is one of shared vision, determination and a commitment carried across generations.
Following the screening of The Lion Speaks: The Rise of Global Africa – The Story of Afreximbank at CANEX WKND 2026, Professor Benedict Oramah, former President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, reflected on the Bank’s journey and the people behind its mission.
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Africa’s gaming industry offers opportunities to turn local stories and creative talent into globally competitive businesses.
At CANEX WKND 2026, Kunmi Adenipebi, Founder & CEO of GameEvo Technologies; Emily Maury-Ndora, Director of Trade in Services, Investment, IPR & Digital Trade at the AfCFTA Secretariat; and Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku, Co-Founder of Kigali, explored Esports & Gaming: Talent, Opportunities, and Industry Growth.
The discussion highlighted the need for investment in locally developed games, stronger market access for smaller studios and revenue models that support sustainable growth.
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Technology is expanding the possibilities for African creativity. Turning that opportunity into lasting value requires ownership, market access and fair compensation.
At CANEX WKND 2026, Pierrock Chabi, CEO of Wakatoon; Ojoma Ochai, Managing Director of Hub Africa; Edward Madongorere, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation & Design Officer of Ceeit; and Alex Okosi, Managing Director of Google Africa, explored Reimagining the Creative Industries through Technology and Innovation.
The discussion examined how AI and digital platforms can help creators reach global audiences, monetise intellectual property and build sustainable businesses, with distribution systems that reward their work fairly.
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Investing in African football means investing in talent, opportunity and enterprise.
At CANEX WKND 2026, Didier Drogba, former professional footballer and Founder of The Didier Drogba Foundation, highlighted the investment, discipline and long-term commitment needed to strengthen the sport during When Giants Speak: The Business of the Game.
He called for stronger scouting systems, better use of data and sustained support for players and managers to help young talent develop and African clubs thrive.
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Connecting creative talent with capital, markets and opportunity.
At the opening of CANEX WKND 2026, Dr Jumoke Oduwole MFR, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, highlighted how investment and intellectual property protection can help creative businesses grow and compete globally.
She noted that Nigerian entrepreneurs were discussing proposed transactions worth over US$500 million in deal rooms co-curated with Afreximbank, bringing creators and investors together to turn ambition into business opportunities, jobs and shared prosperity.
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Building a successful podcast takes an authentic voice and a sustainable business model.
At CANEX WKND 2026, Akbar Gbajabiamila, television host, media entrepreneur and Co-founder and Host of the ONE54 Africa Podcast, explored how creators can build income streams to support their work, adapt to change and connect with audiences through authenticity.
His session, Podcasting for Success, reinforced the importance of pairing creative ambition with business discipline to build lasting enterprises.
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African talent is global. The returns must reach African creators.
Opening CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos, Dr @GeorgeElombi , President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, called for stronger African ownership of the brands, intellectual property and distribution platforms that determine who benefits from our creativity.
With a US$2 billion commitment to the creative economy for 2024–2027, Afreximbank is backing that ambition through CANEX, financing the businesses and infrastructure that help creators turn global influence into lasting prosperity.
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Building a lasting creative career takes more than visibility.
At CANEX WKND, Juliet Ibrahim, Sade Teyibo, Thuso Mbedu and Daniel Kojo Soboh explored Sustainability and Presence in the Creator Economy, examining how creators can remain relevant and sustain the value of their work.
The conversation reflects Afreximbank’s ambition through CANEX to help African talent build sustainable businesses and lasting economic opportunities.
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The mics are on. The charm is included!
Meet “The Presidential Host” Temi Badru @temi_badru and I’d like for it to be Osato “EDK” Edokpayi @satoEDK, your Afreximbank TV @afreximbank hosts at CANEX WKND, bringing you the faces, stories and conversations behind the creativity.
If you spot them, don’t be shy. Your CANEX story could be next!
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Mr Flavour has a message for you, and you better listen!
Catch @2niteFlavour LIVE at the CANEX WKND Concert TODAY. Lagos, bring your dancing shoes!
📍 Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture & Creative Arts (National Theatre), Lagos
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