7 days and 7 events: Nigeria's resilient creative economy amidst insecurity

Over the past couple of days, Nigeria has been buzzing with exciting developments in the creative economy and tourism sectors.

In a remarkable achievement, Lagos Fashion Week (which ended on Nov. 2) won the prestigious 2025 EarthShot Prize in Brazil on Nov. 5, for its initiative to build a waste-free world. Founded by Omoyemi Akerele in 2011, the event is Africa's largest fashion week. The 8th edition of Guarantee Trust Bank's Fashion Weekend (Nov. 8-9) also concluded, celebrating Nigerian and African creativity. 

On the #music scene, 4 Nigerians were nominated in the highly coveted Grammy Awards for the Afrobeats category, over the weekend. While for movies, the African International Film Festival and Abuja International Film Festival held in Lagos (Nov. 2-8) and Abuja (Nov. 6-10) respectively, spotlighting African and global storytelling, music and fashion as catalysts for creative growth.

The Minister of Creative Economy proposed to the Federal Executive Council to promote "Detty December" as a global brand to showcase the country's rich culturalheritage and creative industry. This festive period attracts local, regional, and international visitors, offering immense potential for economic growth.

These developments highlight Nigeria's vibrant creative industry and its potential to significantly contribute to the country's GDP and influence with the right support and investment. 🤔 Imagine the heights we would reach if our creative talents could flourish without #insecurity hindering progress.