The Music Business Academy for Africa just rebranded itself as the Creative Business Academy for Africa and added film plus fashion training to its existing music courses. Godwin Tom from the Creative Talent Foundation said the switch happened because professionals need to understand how these industries connect with each other. The outfit has put over 1,500 people through its programs since starting up.
Their 2026 curriculum drops participants into a simulated business environment where they work across different creative sectors at the same time. Elizabeth Sobowale, who directs the program, mentioned they want to scale what worked in music education and apply it to other parts of the creative economy. The whole thing runs on three pillars, which are learning, hands-on practice, and measurable outcomes that prove people can actually build functioning ecosystems.
Their 2026 curriculum drops participants into a simulated business environment where they work across different creative sectors at the same time. Elizabeth Sobowale, who directs the program, mentioned they want to scale what worked in music education and apply it to other parts of the creative economy. The whole thing runs on three pillars, which are learning, hands-on practice, and measurable outcomes that prove people can actually build functioning ecosystems.
