Africa’s Music & Arts Industry is a Sleeping Giant—Here’s How It Becomes a Billion-Dollar Powerhouse

Africa’s creative industry holds immense potential to become a billion-dollar powerhouse, driven by Afrobeats, Nollywood, and rising digital demand. In this thought-provoking piece, Sylvester Sede explores how public-private investment, IP reform, artist ownership, and regional collaboration can unlock a $10B+ creative economy and position Africa as a global cultural and economic leader.

THE IMPERATIVE FOR EXPANDING PRIVATE TERTIARY EDUCATION

South Africa’s future economic growth hinges on expanding access to quality tertiary education. As public universities face growing pressure, private institutions like MANCOSA are stepping in to bridge the gap. With innovation, flexibility, and a focus on skills for the digital economy, private higher education is vital to unlocking the nation’s potential.