Stanford Africa Business Forum 2021: Entertainment Panel

Entertainment in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges #SABF2021#SABFGrowthInnovation

Despite the increasing popularity and international acclaim that African art and entertainment have enjoyed in recent years, especially with the growth of the internet and social media, the entertainment sector still has significant growth potential. In most African countries, the relative size of the middle class, internet costs, and regulations impact the performance of businesses in this space.

This panel hosts stakeholders who are directly involved in the media and entertainment industry across the continent.

Keturah King, Journalist [Moderator]
Kemi Adetiba, Filmmaker
Savara Mudigi, Sauti Sol
DJ Sbu, Entertainer and Entrepreneur
Addy Awofisayo, Head, Youtube Content Partnerships, Sub-Saharan Africa / Google