Community
Join the most ambitious creative network in Africa.
IFFAC is bigger than a fund, it's a movement. The Community gives you access to mentors, events, open calls, and a peer network of Africa's most driven creative entrepreneurs.
Join the network →What you get
Peer network
Connect with IFFAC alumni, current cohort members, and applicants across 9+ African countries.
Mentor access
Office hours and 1:1 introductions with IFFAC's global mentor network, operators, investors, creatives.
Early access
Receive open call alerts before they go public, and invitations to exclusive community events.
Monthly journal
The IFFAC Journal, stories, research, and the conversations shaping Africa's creative economy.
Upcoming Events
15 June 2026
OnlineCohort 2026 Info Session
Open Q&A with IFFAC program officers, eligibility, timelines, and what we're looking for.
27 June 2026
OnlineCreative Capital Masterclass
Building investor-ready creative businesses, with Roberta Annan and the IFFAC Investment Committee.
14 July 2026
In-personLagos Community Meetup
Creative entrepreneurs, alumni, and partners in conversation, Lagos, venue TBC.
3 Oct 2026
In-personIFFAC Annual Creative Summit
Pan-African convening of IFFAC portfolio, partners, investors, and creative ecosystem leaders.
Mentors Directory
The people in your corner.
Community members get access to 1:1 introductions with IFFAC mentors.
Adaeze Okafor
Fashion Business Consultant · Nigeria
Emmanuel Kwame
Film Producer & Distributor · Ghana
Naledi Dlamini
Impact Investment Director · South Africa
Moussa Traoré
Creative Economy Researcher · Senegal
Wanjiru Kamau
Digital Fashion Strategist · Kenya
Chidi Nwosu
Music Industry Executive · Nigeria
Join the Community
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Community membership is free and open, it's not a funding application. Join to access mentors, events, and early open-call alerts.
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