Murray-Bruce Links Democracy to Africa’s Creative Growth

Ben Murray-Bruce, founder of Silverbird Group, emphasized the importance of democracy, political participation, and access to financing for the growth of Africa’s creative industry. His remarks were part of a panel session at the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) WKND 2026 in Lagos.

The CANEX WKND event, spanning four days, aims to foster deal-making and industry dialogue, with specific focus on transforming creative talent into commercial opportunities through platforms like the CANEX Deal Room.

Afreximbank has increased its commitment to Africa’s creative industries, raising its initial funding target from US$1 billion to US$2 billion, reflecting a growing focus on supporting the sector’s development.