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January 2025

Communiqué 55: How Nigeria’s film industry can go global
We explored why Nigeria’s film industry has struggled with global commercial success. Now, we outline how it can turn the tide.
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Oritsejolomi Otomewo
The fashion blogger who built a $2 million/year clothing brand
Fisayo Longe has found success where many African creators have struggled, turning a successful blogging career into a fashion empire in the making.
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Communiqué 54: Why Nigeria’s film industry has struggled to go global
Industry-wide changes from the late 1980s helped Nigeria’s film industry grow. But those same systems have limited its international reach. Times have…
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Oritsejolomi Otomewo
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Communiqué 53: When the artifacts come home to roost
Stolen African artifacts are returning to the continent en masse. This creates new massive opportunities for the creative economy. But how will African…
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Oritsejolomi Otomewo
Ghana’s new creative industry blueprint and Nigeria’s box office queen tightens her grip
Ghana's new president has an ambitious plan for the country's creative economy, Funke Akindele retained her crown as Nigeria's box office queen, and…
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Oritsejolomi Otomewo
Communiqué 52: Canal+ has bet its future on Africa, what could go wrong?
Canal+, the French media conglomerate, is banking on Africa for growth, but can the continent shoulder the weight of its ambitions?
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Oritsejolomi Otomewo
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David I. Adeleke

December 2024

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David I. Adeleke
Communiqué 51: The year we went all in
Going full-time with Communiqué has been a wild ride. Here’s what we’ve been up to, and what we’re planning for the next year.
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David I. Adeleke
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Netflix’s withdrawal symptoms, and Africa’s $10 billion gaming industry 🕹️
Netflix slows down on original content, Africa’s gaming industry to hit $10.81 billion within the next decade, and how to invest in Africa’s creative…
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Oritsejolomi Otomewo
Communiqué 50: How to invest in Africa’s creative industry, Part 2
Here’s what African creative economy investors and entrepreneurs need to do to ensure that the capital flowing into the industry doesn’t waste.
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David I. Adeleke
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Oritsejolomi Otomewo
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