Are you a cultural actor, creative entrepreneur, or emerging leader eager to shape Africa’s cultural and creative future?
Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA), a regional initiative led by Selam in partnership with the African Union, invites you to apply for our upcoming Cultural Entrepreneurship & Leadership in Africa E-learning series. This six-part bilingual course is designed to equip emerging cultural leaders with the tools to lead, structure, advocate for, and transform Africa’s cultural sector. CfCA is actively advocating for African governments to allocate at least 1% of their national budgets to the the Culture, Art and Heritage sector by 2030.
About the Course
Jointly developed and delivered by CfCA and the Institut Kôrè des Arts et Métiers (IKAM), the program blends policy insights with field-tested African-rooted methodologies like Maaya Cultural Entrepreneurship, offering a unique and impactful learning experience.
Course Duration & Format:
August 15 – September 19, 2025
Online (via Zoom)
Weekly 120-minute live sessions
Expert-led presentations with real case studies, breakout discussions and Q&A segments
Languages: English & French (with live interpretation)
Certificate of Completion issued upon full participation
Course Schedule
| Date | Session Theme |
| August 15, 2025 | Leading with Vision |
| August 22, 2025 | Structuring Cultural Projects |
| August 29, 2025 | Creative Entrepreneurship |
| September 5, 2025 | Resilience & Local Impact |
| September 12, 2025 | Cultural Policy & Advocacy |
| September 19, 2025 | Collaborative Futures |
| September 26, 2025 | Coffee Chat (Informal Reflection & Exchange) |
Why Participate?
Lead with Purpose: Apply African-rooted leadership models like Maaya.
Design & Execute Projects: Learn to structure viable cultural initiatives.
Boost Advocacy Skills: Influence cultural policy and public investment.
Join a Continental Network: Connect with fellow emerging leaders across Africa.
Earn Certification: Co-signed by CfCA and IKAM.
Who Can Apply?
Emerging cultural leaders & entrepreneurs
Creative practitioners & artists
CSO representatives
Local government officers in arts/culture
Media & cultural policy professionals
CfCA and IKAM are committed to gender, linguistic, and regional diversity across Africa.
How to Apply:
The cohort-based learning will have limited Seats of 50 participants selected based on the provided criterion. Please submit your application by August 10, 2025 by completing the online form here.
Selected participants will be notified by August 13th, 2025
