Amplify Africa Diaspora Week
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Amplify Africa Diaspora Week
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A curated experience connecting the diaspora to African and Caribbean, culture, business, and creative industries.
Join a select group of diasporan innovators, creatives, investors, and professionals for an immersive experience in Lagos, Nigeria who want to engage beyond tourism. Through curated experiences, strategic convenings, private events, and cultural exploration, you’ll experience the energy shaping Africa’s future.


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Key Experiences
The CANEX Weekend, organized by Afreximbank, brings together creative professionals from Africa and the diaspora to showcase, network, and discuss business opportunities. It focuses on sectors like music, film, fashion, literature, and art, aiming to strengthen Africa's creative economy through investment and collaboration.

Why Join

Curated Access
Meet founders, creatives, and leaders shaping Africa’s industries.

Diaspora Community
Connect with professionals from the US and global diaspora exploring opportunities in Africa.
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Cultural Immersion
Experience Lagos through food, art, fashion, and music.
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Unforgettable Experiences
From rooftop dinners to nightlife to private gatherings across the city.

Experiences During the Week
Welcome Reception
Kick off the week with a curated gathering of diaspora professionals and Lagos leaders.
Founder & Investor Conversations
Private discussions with entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders.
Creative Industry Access
Meet filmmakers, musicians, and designers shaping African culture globally.
Art & Culture Tours
Explore galleries, studios, and creative spaces across Lagos.
Curated Dining Experiences
Experience Lagos’ food scene through group dinners and tastings.
Lagos Nightlife
Experience the city’s iconic nightlife and music culture.
Packages
Each Diaspora Week Lagos experience bridges cross border connections in business and creativity. Our packages offer a multi-day immersion across fashion, tech, art, film, and culture—built around the city’s most influential moments and ecosystems.
We handle the details so you can focus on what matters: access, connection, and experiencing Lagos at the center of Africa’s creative and innovative economy.
Diaspora Week Lagos Packages
Tentative Dates: OCTOBER 27TH - NOVEMBER 1ST, 2026
A 6-day immersion into Lagos’ fashion and tech ecosystems—timed alongside Lagos Fashion Week.
Get exclusive access to top runway shows, designer showrooms, and behind-the-scenes moments shaping Africa’s fashion industry, while also engaging directly with the city’s fast-growing tech scene through founder meet-and-greets, startup visits, and curated conversations with industry leaders.
Your experience includes accommodations, transportation, some meals, and access to scheduled programming—designed to connect you to the people, ideas, and opportunities driving Africa’s future across culture and innovation.
Tentative Dates: NOVEMBER 4TH - NOVEMBER 9TH
A 6-day immersion into Lagos’ art and film scenes—centered around ARTxLagos and the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).
Experience the best of contemporary African creativity with curated gallery tours, access to artists and collectors, access to film premieres, screenings, and filmmaker conversations. From the energy of West Africa’s leading art fair to the storytelling power of African cinema, this experience places you at the heart of culture in motion.
Your package includes accommodations, transportation, some meals, and access to scheduled programming. Highlights include artist conversations, private screenings, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and curated networking moments with leading voices across art and film—offering a dynamic introduction to Lagos’ creative ecosystem.
Tentative Dates: OCTOBER 27TH - NOVEMBER 9TH
An 14-day immersion into Lagos’ fashion, tech, art, and film ecosystems—built around the continent’s most influential cultural and innovation moments.
Timed alongside Lagos Fashion Week, ART X Lagos, Africa International Film Festival, CANEX WKND, Moonshot Conference Africa, and Africa Partnership Summit, this experience puts you at the center of Africa’s creative and commercial momentum.
From runway shows and gallery tours to film premieres and tech roundtables, you’ll engage directly with the artists, founders, and leaders shaping the continent’s future. Includes accommodations, transportation, select meals, and curated programming—designed to connect you to the people and opportunities defining Africa’s next chapter.
Who Should Attend
Entrepreneurs and
founders
Investors and venture
builders
Creatives and media professionals
Executives exploring
Africa
Diaspora leaders and community builders
Professionals interested in engaging Africa
What’s Included
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