African cinema is experiencing a renaissance, with stories from the continent capturing global audiences and generating significant commercial returns. This panel explores the business of African film — from financing and distribution to content creation and intellectual property — and how investors and creators can work together to build a thriving, self-sustaining African film industry.

Join Yvonne Ike, Managing Director at Bank of America, for an intimate conversation about the state of African capital markets, cross-border finance, and the investment opportunities she sees for the continent in an evolving global economy. Ike brings decades of experience at the intersection of global banking and African markets.

Join this special lunch session for the launch of How We Made It in Africa, followed by a Q&A with the author. Explore the stories, strategies, and lessons behind some of the most successful businesses built on the African continent.

African music is dominating global charts, but who owns the value being created? This panel brings together artists, label executives, and media entrepreneurs to discuss how Africans are taking ownership of their music and media industries — from IP rights and distribution to building platforms that keep value on the continent.