The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Ivorian government are organizing the Canex Wknd, a three-day trade fair dedicated to creative and cultural industries, from November 25 to 27 at the Sofitel.

In order to boost the creative and cultural industries sector at the African level, the Ivorian government in partnership with Afreximbank announce a high-level event to allow theIn order to boost the creative and cultural industries sector at the African level, the Ivorian government in partnership with Afreximbank announce a high-level event to allow African and diaspora actors in the music, film, fashion, video game and virtual reality industries to present their work to potential partners and buyers from around the world. Indeed, the creative industries generate $2250 billion and employ 30 million people, according to the OECD. Africa and the Middle East generate only $58 billion of this revenue while Asia, Europe and North America manage 93% of the revenue.