France Is Betting Big on African Creativity — And Only 50 Made the Cut

A competitive new incubation programme is repositioning cultural industries as serious economic players, and Lesotho has secured a seat at the table

By Lesotho Tribune

March 29, 2026

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“` Création Africa 2 Creative Economy · 2025–2026 · Regional Programme 50 Selected entrepreneurs The Creative EconomyIs Now Investable From 340 applications across film, fashion, gaming, design,publishing and digital media — 50 ventures made it through. 340 Applications received ▶ 50 Selected for mentorship ▶ 15 Advance to incubation Sectors represented in the cohort Film Fashion Gaming Design & Craft Visual Arts Music Publishing Digital Media ★ Bohlokoa Media · Lesotho Feb 2026 7-week intensive mentorship begins Pitch Day 50…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...

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