Africa’s Creative Renaissance
For the longest time, people were sleeping on the rich treasure that is African music
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Africa is having a creative moment. Architects, fashion designers, illustrators, furniture designers, jewelers, and others are collecting a continent’s worth of influences and showcasing them on a global stage. Organizations are stepping forward to champion the notion that creativity and design have the power to fuel an economic revolution. One such organization, Design Indaba, has evolved into a multidisciplinary platform that champions an array of Africa’s creative sectors. The scope and scale of innovation on the continent is exhilarating — see for yourself.
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