Accelerating Capital Access and Creative Innovation: The 2025 Deal Room by Entertainment Week Africa

What Is the Event?

Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) proudly announces its 2025 Deal Room, an extraordinary platform designed to accelerate capital access and foster creative innovation across various tech sectors. This landmark event is set to convene in Lagos, Nigeria, gathering a vibrant mix of innovators, investors, and creatives from across Africa and beyond.

The Deal Room operates as a three-day accelerator program, culminating in an emphatic Demo Day. Participants, including aspiring founders and seasoned creatives, will enhance their business models, polish investor-ready pitches, and engage directly with the investors and institutions defining the future of Africa’s burgeoning $20 billion creative economy.

A Track Record of Success

Since its inception, the Deal Room has proven to be a powerful catalyst for growth. It has successfully facilitated investments and connections resulting in over $1 million for startups participating in the program. Notable success stories include Esosa, a travel-tech platform that caters to the African diaspora, Taghub, an AI-driven influencer marketing network, and Synewave, a platform designed to empower music artists through revenue-sharing mechanisms. These examples underscore the Deal Room’s capacity to nurture innovative ideas and transform them into viable business ventures.

Venue and Dates

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Deal Room will take place at Livespot Entertarium in Lagos, Nigeria, from November 18 to November 23, 2025. This exciting venue will serve as the backdrop for the confluence of creativity and technology, allowing participants to immerse themselves in an environment ripe for networking and collaboration.

Target Participants

The event is specifically designed for a diverse group of attendees, including:

• Founders and co-founders of tech ventures focused on sectors such as music, film, design, live events, fashion, and publishing.
• Builders of platforms that enhance distribution, monetization, analytics, fan engagement, or funding solutions.
• Creatives who have transitioned into entrepreneurship to develop tech-enabled solutions for the vibrant creative economy.
• Investors, industry leaders, and global stakeholders looking to shape and influence Africa’s creative markets.

Media Assets and Application Process

To showcase the 2025 Deal Room’s potential and impact, organizers have prepared a range of media assets that can be accessed here.

For those eager to participate, applications are currently open. Interested individuals can apply via the official website: ewafrica.com/apply.

About the Organizers

At the heart of this initiative is Livespot360, a transformative creative company and entertainment powerhouse committed to building culture-shaping moments across Africa. Known for pioneering concerts, festivals, and large-scale brand activations, Livespot combines creativity, technology, and storytelling to amplify African creativity and connect it with global opportunities.

Press Contacts

For any inquiries, please reach out to:

• Joy Teddy at joy@folapr.com
• Onyinyechukwu Okafor at onyinye@folapr.com

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This is a vital opportunity for anyone looking to innovate and invest in Africa’s creative landscape—don’t miss your chance to be part of the future!