CcHUB’s Creative Economy Practice Wins Africa’s Top Creative Ecosystem Award
Nairobi, Kenya — May 2026 – The Creative Economy Practice at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) has been named winner of the Creative Ecosystem Enabler Award, presented by the Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF) The award was presented at the CreatiKenya Summit, Expo & Awards 2026, held under the Kalasha International Film and TV Market in partnership with the Kenya Film Commission, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. This recognition reflects years of intentional, community-driven work. The Practice’s flagship initiatives include the Entertainment and Media Hubs Program, a thriving creative community now over 2,000 members strong, offering free podcast studios, editing suites, and skills development courses that empower African storytellers and the Fashionomics Accelerator, designed to catalyse growth within Africa’s fashion and textile industries, equipping designers and entrepreneurs with the tools, networks, and capital to scale their creative businesses on the global stage. Through strategic programing, talent development, and ecosystem-building, the Practice continues to amplify African voices and drive sustainable growth across the sector supporting storytellers in film, television, music, fashion, and the broader creator economy. “This recognition is a powerful affirmation of the role Africa’s creative sector plays in shaping culture, driving economic growth, and telling our stories on a global stage. At CcHUB, we are deeply committed to building ecosystems that enable creatives to thrive — and this award reflects the incredible work being done by our teams, partners, and the broader creative community across the continent.” — Ojoma Ochai, Managing Director, CcHUB & Founder, Creative Economy Practice “This win belongs to the community. Every storyteller, creator, and partner we work with is at the heart of what we do. We have been intentional about creating spaces, platforms, and opportunities that empower creatives to share stories that can change society, and this recognition reinforces why that work matters. We’re excited about what lies ahead and even more committed to amplifying African voices.” — Newton Mutuku, Communications and Community Manager, Creative Economy Practice About Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB is dedicated to enhancing job and wealth creation and opportunities for creative expression for Africans—particularly women and young people—through innovation and the application of technology in the African Creative Economy. By leveraging innovation and technology, CEP aims to transform the landscape of the African creative economy with a focus on research, community and ecosystem development, investment readiness, investment through our Syndicate, and the management of partner funds – Grants, Debt, Equity, Hybrid, and Investor Education and Advocacy. Through our diverse programming and initiatives, we strive to build a thriving and sustainable creative economy across the continent. Website The post CcHUB’s Creative Economy Practice Wins Africa’s Top Creative Ecosystem Award appeared first on Co-creation HUB Africa (CcHUB) .