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In just 10 days, The Host City of Cape Town becomes Africa’s creative capital. At FAME Week Africa 2025, the continent’s brightest voices and boldest ideas will gather to shape the future of film, television, music, fashion, and storytelling.
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Here’s what awaits you:
MIP Africa is the beating heart of Africa’s film and television industry. It’s not just a market — it’s a meeting place for producers, writers, buyers, distributors, and streamers who are shaping the next wave of African storytelling. Expect exclusive pitch sessions, one-on-one matchmaking meetings, content showcases, and masterclasses from global experts. Whether you’re developing your first script or managing an established production company, MIP Africa gives you direct access to the networks and insights that matter most. For African creatives, this is where local ideas become global opportunities.
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Muziki Africa is the stage where Africa’s sound comes alive. Across two days of live showcases, industry keynotes, business matchmaking, and hands-on workshops, you’ll see firsthand why African music is the fastest-growing genre on the planet. From Afrobeats and Amapiano to gospel, hip hop, and traditional sounds, Muziki Africa captures the full spectrum of Africa’s rhythm. Meet producers, managers, promoters, tech innovators, and streaming executives, all exploring how African artists can own their global moment. Muziki Africa is more than a festival — it’s the future of music business, right here in Africa.
The African Fashion Forum is where style meets substance. By bringing together designers, retailers, stylists, investors, and cultural leaders, it shines a spotlight on Africa’s role in shaping global fashion trends. Expect runway presentations, pop-up exhibitions, and curated showcases featuring the boldest new collections from across the continent. But it’s also about conversation: panels and think-tanks explore the industry’s most pressing issues — from sustainability and ethical production to technology, e-commerce, and cultural storytelling through fashion. The Forum is a place where heritage craftsmanship is celebrated, innovation is embraced, and Africa’s fashion future is reimagined.
The FAME Shorts Film Festival is a launchpad for the next generation of storytellers. Over three days, audiences will experience a curated line-up of short films that capture the diversity, creativity, and bold vision of African cinema. Each screening is followed by interactive Q+As with directors and producers, offering behind-the-scenes insight into their creative journeys. Industry panels and networking sessions connect emerging filmmakers with mentors, investors, and festival programmers, creating real opportunities for collaboration and career growth. From powerful local narratives to daring experimental works, FAME Shorts proves that short form can carry big impact.
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FILM SCREENING: And She Didn’t Die
The Labia Theatre | 18h00-20h00
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And She Didn’t Die tells the story of Lauretta Ngcobo, from rural South African storyteller to revolutionary courier, political exile, and celebrated feminist writer. Directed by her daughter, Kethiwe, it’s a moving exploration of struggle, resilience, and the enduring power of storytelling to preserve legacy and inspire change.
Tickets: R90
TASTES + THREADS
SPYCED | 18h30-22h00
This immersive runway-meets-dining experience invites guests to indulge in a curated Cape Malay menu while models weave between tables, showcasing bold, contemporary collections from Africa’s freshest designers. Set to the soulful sounds of live jazz and wrapped in an atmosphere of artful ambiance, the evening blurs the line between performance and plate, style and story.
TICKETS: R1 300 incl. VAT
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Source: Fame Week Africa