AkunaPod Creative Hub opens in Accra with maiden financial literacy bootcamp for creatives

• Accra’s growing creators converge for event

• Bootcamp is first in the series of events

The AkunaPod Creative Hub has officially opened its doors to Ghana’s growing community of creators. The Labone space consists of a mini auditorium, music studio, creator studio, co-working space and an experiential-worthy rooftop space. The alluring space is top-class and welcoming for today’s creators, emerging or established.

To kick off what should be an exciting ride of endearing itself to the Ghanaian and African creative environment, it has concluded its maiden Financial Literacy Bootcamp for Creatives, a pioneering initiative designed to empower Ghanaian and African creatives with essential financial skills to grow and sustain their craft.

The bootcamp brought together emerging and established creators from across diverse industries, equipping them with practical knowledge in budgeting, business growth and long-term financial planning. Participants engaged in interactive sessions that emphasised how creatives can build sustainable careers by making sound financial decisions.

The event was made possible through the support of Standard Chartered Bank and SIC Insurance PLC and Imexco Ghana Ltd. The first edition marks the beginning of a series of initiatives The AkunaPod Creative Hub plans to roll out to promote financial well-being and empowerment for the creative economy in Ghana and beyond.

The AkunaPod Creative Hub is a dynamic space dedicated to nurturing Africa’s creative economy by providing content creators, actors, musicians and storytellers with the tools, resources and environment to thrive; with a unique value of bridging creativity with business and financial sustainability while connecting Africa’s creative talent to global markets and platforms, and  providing both technical infrastructure and strategic knowledge for creators to thrive.

Other offers include:

• Creative collaboration spaces: Modern work and event areas designed for workshops, listening sessions, screenings and networking events.
• Capacity–building programmes: Training bootcamps, masterclasses and mentorship initiatives in financial literacy, digital media, storytelling and business growth.
• Global & African partnerships: A platform for collaboration between local creatives and international industry players, opening doors for cross-continental projects.
• Talent development: Support for emerging creators and actors through skills training, visibility and opportunities for monetis
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