The vibrant city of Lagos transformed into Africa's creative epicenter between November 18 and 23, 2025 as it hosted the spectacular Entertainment Week Africa (EWA). This six-day cultural extravaganza brought together the continent's most talented artists, innovative entrepreneurs, and influential industry leaders across multiple creative sectors.
The Fashion Runway Steals the Spotlight
One of the most anticipated events was The Runway Coterie, which took center stage on November 20. The fashion showcase presented breathtaking collections from Africa's leading design talents, including Nex by Necca, Dust of Africa, Korede James, David Black, and Bernard Samuel. The runway became a powerful display where traditional heritage met contemporary innovation, demonstrating the remarkable depth of African design talent.
Photographers including Philip Chime captured the stunning visual moments that defined the fashion presentations, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship and bold creative visions that characterize Africa's evolving fashion landscape.
Multiple Venues, Endless Creativity
EWA 2025 utilized several prominent Lagos locations to host its diverse programming. The primary hub was the Livespot Entertarium, with additional events spread across Eko Hotel & Suites, EbonyLife Place, and Filmhouse Cinemas MX4D for special screenings.
The festival's comprehensive approach covered six core sectors: Music, Film & TV, Fashion, AI & Tech, Live Production, and Entrepreneurship. This strategic division ensured that every aspect of Africa's creative industry received dedicated attention and platforming opportunities.
Beyond Fashion: A Multidimensional Experience
Entertainment Week Africa offered much more than fashion presentations. The event calendar included film screenings under the Content Festival banner, an engaging gaming room, comedy shows that kept audiences laughing, and live music performances that showcased Africa's rich musical heritage.
The industry talks and entrepreneurship showcases provided valuable knowledge-sharing platforms, while the AI and tech expo demonstrated how technology is revolutionizing Africa's creative sectors. Each element was carefully designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and professional growth across disciplines.
Unforgettable Closing Celebrations
The festival concluded with an spectacular closing night that left attendees inspired and energized. The Livespot X Festival served as the grand finale, combining electrifying music performances with immersive digital-art installations and thought-provoking conversations about the future of Africa's creative economy.
Through its dynamic blend of fashion, film, music, and cultural exchange, EWA 2025 reaffirmed Lagos's position as the undeniable hub for African creativity. The event proved that Lagos is where compelling stories are told, groundbreaking art is created, strategic deals are negotiated, and the future of African entertainment is actively being shaped.
