ABOUT ACS
The African Creators Summit is backed by the Apollo Creators Academy, a talent accelerator and digital development platform managing over 500 creators across Africa. The Academy serves as the engine behind ACS, building systems that help creators generate income, access markets, and scale their impact sustainably.
About ACS
The African Creators Summit is backed by the Apollo Creators Academy, a talent accelerator and digital development platform managing over 500 creators across Africa. The Academy serves as the engine behind ACS, building systems that help creators generate income, access markets, and scale their impact sustainably.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Core Pillars
Through the pillars of Trade, Talent, Tech, and Trust, we’re creating a thriving ecosystem where African creators can grow, earn, and lead globally.
We champion intra-African collaboration and exports of African creativity through AfCFTA-aligned partnerships.
We spotlight and support creators — from storytellers to chefs — with tools, visibility, and monetization opportunities.
We enable creators with access to digital tools, platforms, data, and innovation to scale their reach and impact.
We bridge creators and institutions, driving policy, payments, and protection systems that ensure long-term sustainability.
ACS 2024 - The Inaugural Edition
📍 Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos | January 25th & 26th, 2024. Theme: Building a Sustainable Content Ecosystem — Nurturing Collaboration, Diversity, and Ethical Practices in the Digital Age. Hashtags: #ACS2024 #AFRICANCREATORSSUMMIT2024 #APOLLOCREATORSFOUNDATION
Impact Moments
- 1,500+ creators and creatives from across Africa
- Thought-leadership panels on branding, collaboration, funding, and ethical content
- Keynote appearances by Mr Macaroni, Princess Oghene, Mr Philip Anabui, Layi Wasabi, Layole Oyatogun, and others
- Cross-country creator engagement (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa)
- Financial sessions on funding models and creator monetization
- Real-time collaboration workshops and creator networking lounges
ACS 2025 - Highlights from Our Latest Edition
📍 Balmoral Event Centre, Lagos | January 23–24, 2025. Theme: Building a Sustainable Ecosystem — Content as a Tool. Hashtags: #ACS2025 #AFRICANCREATORSSUMMIT2025 #APOLLOCREATORSFOUNDATION
Key Moments
- 2,500+ creators and industry leaders in attendance
- Powerful panel sessions covering “Creating Healthy Content”, “Structure & Monetization”, “Inclusion”, and “Content as a Tool”
- High-profile speakers, including Aproko Dr, Bovi Ogboma, Daddy Freeze, Ariyike Akinbobola, Emmanuella, The Visual Advocate, META’s Rofhiwa Maneta, and many more
- Official launch of “The Creative Bank” — a financial empowerment initiative for creators
- Interactive Q&A sessions, masterclasses, workshops & brand showcases
- The ACS Fashion Showcase featuring African design stars and creators
- Performances by Brain Jotter, Martins & Gang, Edo Pikin, and more