Fidelity Bank Plc is strengthening its commitment to Nigeria’s creative industry through its partnership with the 2026 Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX WKND), where it will serve as an Official Trade Partner to promote business opportunities, investment and international trade for creative entrepreneurs.
The four-day event is scheduled to take place from November 5 to 8, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, National Theatre Complex, Lagos. It will bring together creative entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and policymakers under the theme, “One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World.”
At CANEX WKND, Fidelity Bank will showcase its Fidelity Creativerse initiative under the theme, “Where Creativity Meets Business Opportunity.” Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with the bank’s representatives and explore banking, payment and business solutions designed to support the growth of creative enterprises.
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Creative entrepreneurs, business owners and other industry stakeholders can visit the Fidelity Bank stand to explore business opportunities, build valuable connections and access financial solutions that can help expand their operations.
Commenting on the partnership, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, said the bank recognises the strategic importance of the creative economy in achieving Nigeria’s economic development goals and expanding international trade.
“Africa’s creative economy represents an important opportunity for enterprise, job creation, innovation and trade. Unlocking this potential requires a strong ecosystem that develops talent, supports viable business structures and connects entrepreneurs to finance, partnerships and markets.
“At Fidelity Bank, we understand the role financial institutions must play in building this ecosystem. Our participation at CANEX WKND reflects our commitment to helping creative entrepreneurs transform their talents into sustainable businesses that can compete successfully in local and international markets,” Onyeali-Ikpe said.
The bank’s chief executive will also participate in a session titled, “Building the Capital Stack for Africa’s Creative Economy.” Her presentation will examine the importance of skills development, infrastructure, market access, institutional support and financing in building commercially viable creative businesses.
In addition, Fidelity Bank will host a workshop titled, “Fueling Visions, Creating Impact,” on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
The workshop will bring together professionals from the banking, filmmaking, photography, fashion, content creation and music industries to discuss strategies for developing creative talent into sustainable and commercially successful businesses.
The partnership with CANEX WKND builds on Fidelity Bank’s ongoing efforts to support the growth of Nigeria’s creative sector.
Through its Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC), a global trade platform, the bank has continued to connect Nigerian businesses and creative entrepreneurs with international buyers, investors and strategic partners.
The bank also provides practical training opportunities through its Creativerse initiative and Fidelity SME Hub. These programmes cover areas such as cinematography, mobile video editing, fashion styling, beauty, voice-over work, public speaking and other creative disciplines.
According to the bank, the initiatives are designed to equip participants with commercially relevant skills, strengthen their entrepreneurial capacity and help them build sustainable businesses.
CANEX WKND is an initiative of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), providing a platform for creative professionals to connect with investors, buyers, policymakers and other industry leaders.
The 2026 edition will feature exhibitions, panel discussions, live performances, deal rooms, masterclasses and business networking sessions aimed at strengthening Africa’s creative industries and expanding their global reach.
Interested participants can register for the event through the official website: [https://wknd.canex.africa/](https://wknd.canex.africa/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).
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