Media & Intelligence for Africa’s Creative Future

Communiqué is a creator-led media and intelligence firm dedicated to building the knowledge bank for Africa’s creative economy. We operate at the intersection of media, creativity, and digital innovation, providing the data, insights, and expertise needed to bridge knowledge, talent, and investment gaps in the creative and cultural industries.

We engage over 140,000 entrepreneurs, creators, investors, policymakers, and operators across 105 countries. Our intelligence services deliver actionable insights and narratives that enable clients to make informed decisions, strengthen networks, and invest strategically in this rapidly growing sector.

Our products and services include:

  • Communiqué Media: Original essays, reports, newsletters, and multimedia storytelling shaping conversations on Africa’s creative economy.

  • Communiqué Research & Intelligence: Proprietary datasets, dashboards, and industry playbooks offering actionable insight for decision-makers.

  • Communiqué Advisory: Bespoke research, consulting, and strategy services for investors, development organisations, and creative enterprises.

  • Communiqué Events and Experiences: Curated gatherings, roundtables, and flagship summits connecting industry leaders, policymakers, and investors.

  • CommuniquéOS (Creative Economy Database): A dynamic, AI-powered platform indexing Africa’s creative industries to drive smarter investment and collaboration.

Our Journey So Far

2020-2024

  • Grew from zero to 43,000 subscribers.

  • Launched Communiqué Learning Circle, our custom training programme.

  • Launched Creators’ Circle event series, with over 400 attendees.

  • Co-published the first-ever Africa Creator Economy Report.

  • Recognised by the National Council of Arts and Culture for our work.

2025-Present

  • Grew Communiqué to 48,000+ subscribers, reaching 105 countries.

  • Contributed to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s new UK-Africa strategy sessions.

  • Launched Communiqué IRL events, partnering with the British Council and Alliance Française.

  • Launched the first-ever Africa Creative Economy Database with over 1,000 entries.

  • Co-published the first-ever Nigerian Creator Economy Report.

Some Work We’ve Done

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    Communiqué Newsletter

    Smart analysis of Africa’s creative economy. Over 48,000 subscribers.

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    Communiqué IRL

    An event series designed to connect Africa’s creative economy.

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  • Cover of the Africa Creator Economy Report 2024 with dark and teal design, placed on a split brown and pink textured fabric surface.

    Creator Economy Report

    The most comprehensive report about Africa’s creator economy.

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  • A colorful infographic displaying the Creative Economy Database, divided into categories: Investors, Music, Film and TV, Creator Economy, Fashion, Creative Arts, Media, Cultural Heritage, Gaming, with various logos of organizations and companies in each category.

    Creative Economy Database

    The most comprehensive database of Africa’s creative economy players.

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    Communiqué Academy

    We design training programs for professionals across industries.

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Meet the Team

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    David I. Adeleke

    Founder/CEO

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    Gloria Edukere

    Business Strategy Lead

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    Tobiloba Anjorin

    Operations Manager

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    Deborah Oguike

    Growth Lead

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  • Chukwuyemisi Isichei

    Research Lead

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  • Wangui Njoroge

    East Africa Consultant

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    Jolomi Otomewo

    Analyst

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    Favour Olaiya

    Associate Analyst

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  • Chiamaka Anih

    Growth Associate

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Our Advisory Board

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    Elijah Affi

    Co-founder/Creative Director, TM Global

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    Katharina Link

    CEO, Pulse

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    Ronald C. Pruett Jr.

    Managing Partner, The Boston Associates

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    Liz Shackleton

    Founder/Editor, Streamlined

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