From Conversations to Collaboration: BellaNaija’s Collette & Esther Wrap Up an Inspiring Week at Africa Creative Market 2026
Last week, we told you we were packing our bags for Lusaka, Zambia, to experience Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2026 firsthand. Now, after six inspiring days of conversations, collaboration, and cultural exchange, we are back with plenty to share.
Held from June 29 to July 4, 2026, Africa Creative Market (ACM), in partnership with Creative Industries Business Summit Zambia (CIBSZ) and KWIMBO, transformed Lusaka into a vibrant hub for Africa’s creative economy.
The conference took place from June 29 to July 2 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, before culminating in the KWIMBO National Arts Festival at the Lusaka Showgrounds on July 3 and 4.
Throughout the week, creatives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, development partners, and industry leaders from across Africa came together under one shared vision to strengthen the continent’s creative industries through collaboration, innovation, and investment.
Originally published by Bella Naija.