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Nigerian Non-Interest Bank, Jaiz Bank, unveils new brand identity
The rebrand, which sees the company introduce a new logo, fresh colours, and a new tagline, is the first of such since its founding in 2012 and…
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Nigerian Telecommunication Operator, 9Mobile, rebrands as T2
The rebrand is the second in the company’s history since its first launched in 2008 as Etisalat Nigeria.
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African SDGs Film Festival set to happen this September
With the theme, “Inspiring Sustainability Through the Lens,” the festival will take place from September 11- 12, 2025, at Silverbird Cinema Abuja…
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Google Fonts adds 2 typefaces—created by a Nigerian and a Zimbabwean designer—to its catalogue
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"It's a dream come true" — Zimbabwean visual communicator and type designer, Taurai Valerie Mtake, on working with Google Fonts to create…
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10 African digital products and platforms you should know and use as a creative/creator
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Seyi Olusanya on getting into type design, founding Afrotype, and collaborating with Google Fonts
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Ife Aminu: On saying yes to everything, and going from a graphic design intern to a visual design lead — #008
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Chisaokwu Joboson talks working with Google Fonts on the Ojuju typeface, the public reaction to its launch, and his mission to create more…
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Midddleman reveals new brand identity that reflects its new mission
The rebrand captures the company’s evolution from an escrow service addressing Nigeria’s e-commerce trust deficit to a platform redefining Africa-China…
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Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) returns for its 8th edition this August
With the theme, “Film for Social Change,” the 2025 edition of KADIFF film screening will take place at Silverbird Cinemas, Galaxy Mall, Kaduna, from…
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Nigerian crypto startup, Zap Africa, announces rebrand to reflect its ambition
The company, which recently got in a public trademark war with Paystack, when it launched a product under the same name, “Zap,” clarified that the…
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Tunmise Afape
From teddy bear and roses to rage and dragons: The evolution of Rema's sonic and art direction
Rema decodes the hidden messages in his music art covers over the years and reveals the thinking behind the evolution of his sonic and art direction on…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigeria wants to build a creative city in its capital city
The 30-hectare Abuja Creative City, a partnership between FMACTCE and The Creative Park—led by Bayo Omoboriowo—is designed to establish Nigeria as a…
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Nigerian Non-Interest Bank, Jaiz Bank, unveils new brand identity
The rebrand, which sees the company introduce a new logo, fresh colours, and a new tagline, is the first of such since its founding in 2012 and…
 • 
Tunmise Afape
Nigerian Telecommunication Operator, 9Mobile, rebrands as T2
The rebrand is the second in the company’s history since its first launched in 2008 as Etisalat Nigeria.
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Tunmise Afape
African SDGs Film Festival set to happen this September
With the theme, “Inspiring Sustainability Through the Lens,” the festival will take place from September 11- 12, 2025, at Silverbird Cinema Abuja…
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Tunmise Afape
Midddleman reveals new brand identity that reflects its new mission
The rebrand captures the company’s evolution from an escrow service addressing Nigeria’s e-commerce trust deficit to a platform redefining Africa-China…
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Tunmise Afape
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Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) returns for its 8th edition this August
With the theme, “Film for Social Change,” the 2025 edition of KADIFF film screening will take place at Silverbird Cinemas, Galaxy Mall, Kaduna, from…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigerian crypto startup, Zap Africa, announces rebrand to reflect its ambition
The company, which recently got in a public trademark war with Paystack, when it launched a product under the same name, “Zap,” clarified that the…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigeria wants to build a creative city in its capital city
The 30-hectare Abuja Creative City, a partnership between FMACTCE and The Creative Park—led by Bayo Omoboriowo—is designed to establish Nigeria as a…
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Tunmise Afape
Afro Women In Animation to host AFRO WOMEN IN ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2025 this March
AFRO WOMEN IN ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2025, an event dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in animation, will hold on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at…
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The Next Batch: Rowland Olamide on the inspiration behind Batch's first community project and collaborating with Tendril
Rowland Olamide, founder and creative director of Batch, talks about how the collaboration with Tendril came about, the inspiration behind 'The Next…
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Liz Ogunoye: On how curiosity led her to design, finding a community of diligent people, and her mission to tell stories for the next…
[What motivates me to want to keep creating] changes every now and then, but the theme stays central: At its core, I want to be able to tell stories for…
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The Torsche wants to redefine the narrative around design in Africa
The Torsche, founded by Deji Ajetomobi, is a movement to improve the value of design and arts in Africa by showcasing exceptional creative works and…
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Boluwatife Sonaike: On finding digital art, translating ideas to visuals, and how he is always feeding his visual bank — #024
I spend a lot of time researching. And research for me is about feeding my visual bank... If research is done right, it shortens the amount of time it…
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Seyi Olusanya on getting into type design, founding Afrotype, and collaborating with Google Fonts
In a conversation with The Creatives Note, Seyi Olusanya, the founder of Afrotype, talks about getting into type design, founding Afrotype, and…
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Inside Creative Nestlings’ evolution: From a community to an African creative network and startup building for African creatives …
How South Africa-based social sculptor, father, aspiring filmmaker, & entrepreneur dillion s. phiri founded & grew a community for African creatives …
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Chisaokwu Joboson talks working with Google Fonts on the Ojuju typeface, the public reaction to its launch, and his mission to create more…
The Creatives Note caught up with Nigerian-based brand and type designer Chisaokwu Joboson to discuss the inspiration behind the Ojuju typeface, and how…
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Bolutife Awakan: On finding design, constantly learning and investing in herself, and the role of strategy in design — #023
"I invested a lot in learning about myself; understanding myself and knowing when I'm falling short. I learnt to know my strengths and my weaknesses and…
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From teddy bear and roses to rage and dragons: The evolution of Rema's sonic and art direction
Rema decodes the hidden messages in his music art covers over the years and reveals the thinking behind the evolution of his sonic and art direction on…
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Tunmise Afape
“I really love how it turned out”—Ife Aminu on Feel Good's flower-inspired illustrations
In a conversation with The Creatives Note, Ifeoluwa Aminu talks about getting to create the illustration for Feel Good and how the illustration gave…
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Tunmise Afape
8 African companies that rebranded / refreshed their brand identity in 2024
From tech startups to media publications, telecom corporation and VC firm, here are 8 African companies that refreshed their identity or underwent…
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Designer loses a 3-month contract after sharing the project 'without client's knowledge'; where does the law stand on copyright?
Client terminates a designer's 3-month contract for sharing the work without their knowledge. What does the law says on copyright and ownership of a…
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"Closing the studio was a very tough decision to make"— Seyi Olusanya on closing Dá Design Studio
Nigerian design studio Dá Design Studio closing its doors in 2023 came as a shock to many. The studio's co-founder Seyi Olusanya has opened up on why…
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Luxurious Urban Mobility (LUMO): Useful desirability approach to car design in Africa
Daryl K. Chirombo, a Zimbabwean industrial designer, shares his design approach, philosophy, and rationale for Luxurious Urban Mobility (LUMO).
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Vome Studio's identity revamp for Bentsi-Enchill modernises its visual identity without compromising its esteemed 20-year legacy
Rather than a complete overhaul of the identity, Vome studio chose a nuanced redesign approach, making the logo more accessible and subtly refined. The…
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Bransolute's brand refresh for AjoCard conveys its vision to deliver financial services to the excluded
For this project, Bransolute set out to convey AjoCard’s goal to “empower individuals to manage their finances through an agency banking model and…
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Opportunities and Resources

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S+T+ARTS announces Open Call for the 2025 STARTS Prize Africa
The STARTS Prize Africa welcomes initiatives that strive towards a positive social, humanitarian, economic or political impact and promote a diverse and…
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Emerging Expressions announces open call for the second edition of its art fair for Nigerian undergraduates
Creath is inviting all undergraduate students—artists and filmmakers—across Nigerian universities, art institutions, and art foundations to participate…
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dot.ateliers announces open call for its 2025 Artist Residency in Accra, Ghana
The dot.ateliers artist residency program invites artists, with a primary focus on painting and drawing, to immerse themselves in an inspiring and…
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G.A.S. Foundation announces open call for the 2024 Tilga Art Prize Nigeria Edition
The Tilga Art Prize is open to artists between the ages of 18 and 30 working and living in Nigeria, or of Nigerian descent.
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Bic Art Master Africa is accepting entries for the 2024 edition of its art competition
The Bic Art Master Africa is open to all Africa and Middle East residents aged 13 years or older, and encourages talents to showcase their creativity…
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The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation in partnership with New Comma announces the inaugural cycle of The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation Student Bursary
The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation, a private operating foundation providing facilitation of access to education for Ghanaians, in partnership with New Comma…
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CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival announces the call for artists for its 2024 edition
This call is open to all artistes who have been professionally active for at least 2 years and with a visible commitment to their professional artistic…
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Rele Arts Foundation announces the open call for its 2025 Young Contemporaries residency program
Now entering its 10th edition, the Young Contemporaries (YC) program - which includes a residency and exhibition program - is tailored to empower young…
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Opinions

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UDC 2024: A showcase and celebration of African contemporary design and creativity
The Untitled Designers Conference 2024 was a celebration of African (Nigerian) contemporary design, fostering community, and providing valuable…
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5 African Film Festivals you should know
For this list, I have put together 5 African film festivals you should know about and plan to attend if you are interested in film festivals.
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Ojo A. Omobolade
Osun State faces public backlash for new logo; what is the outrage about?
"THIS IS THE WORST LOGO EVER! No ifs, buts, maybes…This is a full-on assault on my eyes, a war crime against visual harmony, a grotesque cacophony of…
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10 African digital products and platforms you should know and use as a creative/creator
Despite the issue of investment and funding, we still have people building for African creatives and creators. This article covers digital products and…
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How To Build Meaningful Relationships As A Creative
Genuine human connection and interaction can be achieved by being intentional as it requires directing efforts toward it... Building on relationships…
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TCN Monthly Recap

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TCN Monthly Recap: February 2025 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in February 2025 and some other…
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TCN Monthly Recap: January 2025 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in January 2025 and some other…
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TCN Monthly Recap: December 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in December and some other…
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TCN Monthly Recap: November 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in November and some other…
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Tunmise Afape
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TCN Monthly Recap: October 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in October and some other…
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TCN Monthly Recap: September 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in September and some other…
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