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Shaka Maidoh

Co-Founder, Art Comes First
Shaka Maidoh

Shaka Maidoh is the Co-Founder of Art Comes First (ACF), a multidisciplinary arts collective and fashion brand known for its distinctive blend of Savile Row craftsmanship, punk aesthetics, and African sartorial heritage. A stylist and visual designer based in London, Maidoh co-founded the collective with Sam Lambert in 2010.

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Breakout 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 112
Culture
Architects of Culture: Building the Next Generation of African Creatives and Thriving Creative Communities
How African creatives are building thriving communities and shaping global culture.
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Architects of Culture: Building the Next Generation of African Creatives and Thriving Creative Communities

Africa's creative economy is surging, driven by a new generation of artists, designers, and cultural entrepreneurs who are building communities and platforms that amplify African creativity on the global stage. This panel brings together leading creatives to discuss how they are building sustainable careers, fostering creative communities, and ensuring that African voices shape the future of global culture.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 112
Strong bonds

Africa Focused,


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