Africa Creator Festival to tackle creator economy growth beyond brand deals

Johannesburg will host the Africa Creator Festival on Saturday, 6 September 2025, at Focus Rooms.

This year’s theme is How to grow the creator economy through more streams of revenue, outside of brand deals. highlights how African creators can diversify income streams and build sustainable businesses.

Running from 09:00 to 16:30, the Festival programme will unpack practical ways creators can expand their income potential. Through interactive panels, masterclasses, and networking sessions, attendees will explore:

• Monetisation beyond brand deals
  
• Turning creativity into enterprise
  
• The business of influence
  
• Spotify, TikTok and Youtube masterclasses
  
• Join brand experts from SABC, JC Le Roux and more to find out how they have built long-term relationships with influencers; with influencers like Jaxx Amahle, Thobi Rose and Mohale sharing how they have built their brand and niche.

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Pre-registration is required for entry. No under-18s are permitted.