Media & Intelligence for Africa’s Creative Future
Communiqué is a creator-led media and intelligence company building the knowledge bank for Africa’s creative economy.
Sitting at the intersection of media, creativity, and digital innovation, we deliver the data, insights, and stories that bridge knowledge, talent, and investment gaps across the continent.
Today, we engage a community of 140,000+ entrepreneurs, creators, investors, and policymakers in over 100 countries—helping them make smarter decisions, unlock opportunities, and shape the future of Africa’s creative economy.
Our Journey So Far
2020-2024
Launched Communiqué, grew from zero to 43,000 subscribers.
Accepted into the Substack Grow Fellowship.
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 ~47,000 subscribers, reaching 105 countries.
Grew audience and community to ~140,000.
Contributed to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s new UK-Africa strategy sessions.
Launched Communiqué IRL events, securing partnerships with the British Council and Alliance Française.
Curated the first-ever Creative Economy Track at Gitex Africa Morocco.
Launched the first-ever Africa Creative Economy Database with over 1,000 entries.
Launched Communiqué explainer videos, reaching over 20,000 viewers.
Some Work We’ve Done
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Communiqué Newsletter
Smart analysis of Africa’s creative economy. Over 47,000 subscribers.
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Communiqué IRL
An event series designed to help people collaborate within Africa’s creative economy.
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Creator Economy Report
The most comprehensive report about Africa’s creator economy.
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Creative Economy Database
The most comprehensive database of Africa’s creative economy players, with over 1,000 entries.
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Communiqué Academy
We design training programs for young, mid-level, and senior professionals across industries.
Meet the Team
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David I. Adeleke
Founder
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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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Jolomi Otomewo
Analyst
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Favour Olaiya
Associate Analyst
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
Brands We’ve Partnered With
