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SourceInternational Finance Corporation · first published 2021-11-17Watch on YouTube

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UpNext: Inside Africa’s Creative Industries

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An IFC showcase spotlights Africa's next generation in music, fashion and film through performance and discussion, making the investment case for the continent's fast-growing creative industries.

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