Join us for an evening of celebration & networking with Création Africa’s talented finalists in fashion, design, gaming, film & music!

📅 18 September 2024
🕕 18:00 for 18:30
📍 21 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg
👗 Dress: Casual

Join us for the next exclusive Création Africa Masterclass on ‘Immersion Through Interaction in the Cultural and Creative Industries’ with Loic Manglou!

Loic Manglou is a pioneering figure in the video game industry, CEO of the French Video Game Studio, Blue Ramen, and Co-Founder of the higher education school of animation and video games, Rubika Reunion, brings his wealth of experience to this session. With over 20 mobile and PC/console games to his credit, Manglou is passionate about innovation. He is currently producing ‘From Mafate with Love’, a wholesome game about an iconic postman from Reunion Island who discovers a wonderful and isolated valley with amazing inhabitants.

In this masterclass, Loic Manglou shares his personal insights on how interaction can really draw audiences into the cultural and creative sectors. You'll discover how genuine engagement can change the way people connect with art, culture, and creativity.

Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM SAST
Topic: Immersion Through Interaction in the Cultural and Creative Industries

Join us for the next exclusive Création Africa Masterclass on 'How to become an impactful designer' with Nadine Gonzalez, this Thursday, 20th September from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

As part of this Masterclass, Nadine Gonzalez will discuss the importance of creating a strong, impactful designer vision in order to establish a successful and meaningful fashion brand.

Nadine Gonzalez has worked in a number of fashion-related professions, including fashion journalism, in Paris, Copenhagen, and Rio de Janeiro. She is the founder of the ModaFusion fashion inclusive association and Casa93 social projects in Seine-Saint-Denis, the first eco-responsible fashion school and only free fashion school in France today.

Nadine Gonzalez' true professional mission is to pass on her human and ethical vision of fashion in order to promote a positive economy that respects the environment.

Step into the pulse of African Creativity with Fame Week Africa - a convergence of industry leaders, artists, and innovators pushing the boundaries of entertainment and culture. Experience the vibrant energy of African storytelling and artistry that’s making waves globally, with cutting-edge technology, immersive workshops, and connect with the future of African entertainment.

Join us for the next exclusive Création Africa Masterclass on 'Telling the Story' with Emilie Gambade, this Thursday,  29th August from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

As part of this Masterclass, Emilie will leverage her extensive experience as a multimedia journalist, and as filmmaker and fashion editor, to provide key insights and guidance on storytelling, an essential in the cultural and creative industries!

Emilie Gambade is Daily Maverick’s Head of Multimedia and the Editor of Maverick Life, the life and culture section of the publication. She was the Group Brand Director at Associated Media Publishing, and prior to this, the Editor-in-Chief of ELLE and ELLE Decoration South Africa.



Topic: Telling the Story
Date: Thursday, 29 August 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Online via IQOQO at https://iqoqo.org/video-conferencing/

Join the Architecturesa team for the highly anticipated launch of issue 101 of the newly rebranded journal of the South African Institute of Architects. This special event will take place on 5th September 2024 during Keyes Art Night, where they will explore "the culture" and its profound connection to architecture, design, and artistic practice.

Event details:
Date: 5th September 2024
Time: 18:00
Location: Keyes Art Mile, Johannesburg


The evening will feature a dynamic discussion led by Dr. Sechaba Maape, the new editor of Architecturesa. He will be joined by:

Simphiwe Mlambo – Architect
Avela Swana – Architecture student and student editor of Architecturesa
Nasi (TauTona) Sebelo – Hip Hop artist and podcaster

Together, they will delve into how "the culture" shapes and intersects with the world of architecture in South Africa. As they unveil the new iteration of Architecturesa, the team invites you to join the conversation and be part of this exciting evolution in architectural discourse.

Join us for the next exclusive Création Africa Masterclass on 'Ways of Seeing Design' with Juliet M. Kavishe!

Juliet M. Kavishe is a practicing Professional Interior Architect, Design Educator and a Design Competition Juror with a career spanning 17 years and 2 continents. She is an Executive Board Member of the Pan Afrikan Design Institute (PADI) and also a Vice President of the International Council of Design (ICoD), whose mission is to increase the recognition of the value of design, elevate the global standards of all design disciplines, and improve the situation of individual designers everywhere. Juliet's professional and academic practice is guided by the principles of pausing, observing, analysing, reflecting and applying. Influenced by John Berger's 'Ways of Seeing', Juliet approaches spatial design with a critical lens on how art and design are perceived, considering their social, cultural and political contexts.

This Masterclass will help us visualise, organise and structure all the information, ideas or spaces we engage in and the latent indigenous knowledge within us and provide a clear guidance and insight into design, or at least have us questioning our views of design and being open to new 'Ways of Seeing Design'.

🗓️ Date: 22 August at 10AM 🗣 Topic: Ways of Seeing Design 📍 Location: Online

It’s almost time for the ultimate adventure at Comic Con Africa! Meet your heroes, explore new worlds, and dive into the latest in comics and gaming all at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Whether you're into cosplay, gaming, or exclusive reveals, this is THE place to be!

Join us for an exclusive masterclass on "Bridging Creativity and Commerce: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey in the Creative Industries"  with Thierry Cassuto, an international media pioneer with over 30 years of experience in television, film, and animation across Europe and Africa. This event is a must-attend for anyone in the creative industries looking to transform their passion into a thriving business.

Date & time:
Monday, 9 September
15:00 PM – 17:00 PM
Livestream: https://iqoqo.org/video-conferencing/


Thierry Cassuto is the Founder and Executive Producer of Both Worlds Pictures, with a career in TV and film that spans over three decades. From launching successful TV networks like Paris Première and M6 to leading Hanna-Barbera in France, Belgium, and Africa, Thierry has continually pushed the boundaries of creative media. After moving to South Africa in 1998, he became a driving force in the local and international media landscape, producing award-winning shows and feature films. Thierry is also a juror for the International Emmy Awards, underscoring his influence and expertise in the industry.

Participants will gain valuable knowledge on:
• Developing a sustainable business model for creative ventures
• Leveraging cultural perspectives in the global market
• Adapting to technological advancements and market changes
• Building international networks and collaborations
• Balancing creative integrity with commercial success


Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable insights from a seasoned expert who has successfully bridged the worlds of creativity and commerce!

Join us on Saturday 24 August 2024 at 10am at Keyes Art Mile for a panel discussion focused on the architecture exhibition “Narratives of Migration and Reclamation”, currently on display at Keyes Art Mile.

Our panellists include Kgaugelo Lekalakala, a young architect and artist; Gugulethu Mthembu, a practising architect and gender activist; Kate Otten, an architect known for creating nurturing spaces; and Gloria Pavita, a storyteller and spatial practitioner. The discussion will be moderated by Ngillan Faal, Unit 7 Lead and Programme Convenor for Making at the Graduate School of Architecture, University of Johannesburg.

Event details:

Date: 24 August 2024
Time: 10am
Venue: Keyes Art Mile, 21 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg

This panel discussion is hosted by Keyes Art Mile, IQOQO, GIFA and SAIA. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions on migration, displacement, and the socio-cultural impacts on women in architecture. We look forward to seeing you there! Join us for a glass of wine at Origin Art in the Keyes Art Mile courtesy of Women in Wine after the panel.
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100% Design Africa is a dynamic platform celebrating the pulse of African design.
Renowned as Africa's premier international design showcase, it's the ideal springboard for the continent's designers to shine on a global stage. This hybrid event unites the interior design industry's key players, presenting a curated mix of contemporary African designs. The show spans an array of domains, from furniture and product design to technology and art.

With this exhibition, The Herd showcases exquisite beaded pieces that honour the rich heritage of Nguni craftsmanship. For the Nguni people, craft is not just a labour of love but a profound form of communication. This exhibition aims to revive and celebrate the divine spiritual beauty of African traditional craft, often obscured by historical whitewashing. By blending traditional Nguni techniques with contemporary design, each piece from The Herd embodies the enduring legacy and spirit of Nguni artistry.

In the exhibition "Voices of Strength", Origin Art brings together the powerful and diverse works of eight exceptional women artists, each exploring the multifaceted nature of femininity through their unique artistic practices. This exhibition celebrates women’s resilience, empowerment, and beauty, presenting a tapestry of personal and universal narratives.

Exhibiting Architects:
Kgaugelo Lekalajala – Tales of the Vulnerability of African Women in Transit
Gugulethu Mthembu – The Tale of Aicha Qandisha
Kate Otten – Threads
Gloria Pavita – na Bulongo [with soil]


The Biennale Architettura 2023, “The Laboratory of the Future,” curated by Lesley Lokko, delved into the transformative potential of architecture to shape our future. This exhibition draws from the work of four female architects of Africa who were part of The Biennale Architettura 2023 and comments on themes of global and intermediate migration.

Western modes of representing the landscape are challenged as a response to the colonial legacy of architecture in South Africa, and instead, Dr Sechaba Maape draws on indigenous knowledge from his home Kuruman, specifically his Setswana-speaking community as well as the first nation heritage of rock engravings from the Northern Cape region as an epistemological grounding. In this community, the land is a living being, more specifically the great water snake, “Noga Ya Metsi”. Maape builds on this principle, the notion of being alive or vitality, creating dialogue with the early scholars of the Negritude movement including Fanon and Sartre's critique of Negritude, and especially Leopold Senghor’s interest in the vital force and rhythm.

The Melrose Gallery has announced two new exhibitions: "The Agitation to Regain… To Regain, "The Regeneration of Africa," curated by Ruzy Rusike, and "30 Years of Wishful Thinking," curated by Sipho Mdanda. These exhibitions, which began on 6 July 2024, and will continue until 25 August 2024, delve deeply into themes of democracy, cultural identity, and artistic resilience. While distinct, the exhibitions will interact through panel discussions and performances. This interaction is inspired by a conversation between Achille Mbembe and Bayo Akomolafe and draws on the Igbo aesthetic of engaging with others to identify patterns of convergence and divergence, capturing the essence of the dialogue between Rusike and Mdanda.

Date and Time: Thursday, 1 August 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (SAST) This masterclass explores the role of (and tools for) decolonial, relational, and intersectional thinking in developing entrepreneurial pathways. Dr Erica de Greef is a renowned curator, author, educator, and co-founder of the African Fashion Research Institute (AFRI). Her work spans across museums, publishing, education, and activism with a focus on the power dynamics and resistance in South African fashion, both historically and in the present. Dr de Greef's critical and creative insights prompt reflection on the possibilities of redress, repair, and regeneration within the fashion industry.

The French Institute of South Africa is thrilled to invite you to the first in-person Masterclass of the Création Africa programme, to take place at the French Institute of South Africa, on Thursday 18 July from 10:00 to 12:00. The Masterclass will address Cultural Entrepreneurship in the Context of Informality and will be led by Avril Joffe, UNESCO Chair in Cultural Entrepreneurship and Policy at the Wits School of Arts, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Avril Joffe is an economic sociologist with extensive experience in cultural policy, culture and development, and the cultural economy. In her interactive session on "Cultural Entrepreneurship in the Context of Informality," she will help cultural entrepreneurs navigate challenges such as authenticity, community relevance, finance and funding strategies, infrastructure use, networking, collaboration, trust, pricing, markets, digital technologies, and leadership within the spectrum of formality and informality. To confirm your attendance in person in Johannesburg, please RSVP using the following link (limited space available): https://bit.ly/3LcgfqL For those unable to attend in person, you are welcome to join us online via IQOQO: https://iqoqo.org/video-conferencing/

Cape Town, are you ready? Thandiswa Mazwai's highly anticipated album, Sankofa, will be brought to life on stage at the ArtsCape Theatre on the 20th of July 2024! The album, a beautiful blend of heritage, identity, and self-discovery, has already captured our hearts, and we can't wait to experience its magic live. From soulful melodies to powerful lyrics, Thandiswa continues to inspire and empower through her artistry. Tickets are available on WebTickets, so don’t miss out on this incredible show! Prepare for an unforgettable night filled with the spirit and soul of African music.

LANX (The Lan Gaming Expo) is about gathering the IT community to create a competitive gaming experience and to showcase the latest technology trends in the gaming industry. There is a competition that comes with loads of prizes, opportunities to network with fellow gamers, game makers, or gaming organisations for collaboration or sponsorship, and opportunities to learn about the industry and the creative and technical processes.