AFRICAN CREATORS SUMMIT ANNOUNCES 3.0 EDITION WITH BOLD NEW THEME: “Building a Sustainable Ecosystem, Where Africa Trades Its SWAG

The African Creators Summit (ACS), Africa’s premier gathering for digital creators and creative industry leaders, is proud to officially unveil the theme for its 2026 edition: “Africa Trades its SWAG.”

Scheduled to take place on 29th of January  2026, the third edition of the summit will bring together Africa’s most influential content creators, media executives, creative entrepreneurs, tech innovators, brand leaders, and cultural stakeholders for two days of inspiration, collaboration, and groundbreaking conversations.

A Theme That Defines a New Era of African Creativity

The theme “ Building a Sustainable Ecosystem, Where Africa Trades Its SWAG” reflects a powerful shift in how Africa creates, exports, and monetizes culture.

SWAG, in this context, represents:

– Sound

– Walk

– Attire

– Grubs

From music to fashion, digital storytelling to tech innovation, Africa continues to shape global culture. ACS 3.0 will explore how creators can transform their unique “SWAG” into economic value, global influence, and sustainable creative businesses.

“Africa is no longer just consuming global culture — we are trading our creativity, exporting our identity, and shaping global narratives. ‘Africa Trades it’s SWAG’ celebrates the economic power of African creativity and the global demand it now commands,” said by Mr. Oladapo Adewunmi, Convener of the African Creators Summit.

A Continental Experience Designed for Impact

The Summit Experience (January 29, 2026)

– Keynote presentations from global and African industry leaders

– Panel discussions on creator monetization, digital economies, AI in creativity, music tech, and brand partnerships

– Creative exhibitions and live demos

– “SWAG Conversations” — spotlight interviews with trendsetters redefining African culture

– Media & PR engagements with top regional press

A Pan-African and Global Convergence

ACS 3.0 will welcome participants from across West, East, North, Central, and Southern Africa, as well as representatives from Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Call for Sponsors, Partners, and Strategic Collaborators

The organizing committee has opened applications for sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and institutional collaborations.

A Platform With Proven Impact

Since its inception, the African Creators Summit has reached millions of creators and audiences across Africa and strengthened regional creative networks.

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