SAN FRANCISCO, November 13, (THEWILL) – On Saturday, November 17th, 2018, the Collective Industry Conventions Africa (CICA), and US based consulting firm, BIAYA Consulting, will host the inaugural UNICON Creatives Convention from 10am to 7:30pm at the Nigerian Law School in Lagos, Nigeria.
UNICON is an exhibition of the Nigerian creative industry that demonstrates the power, reach, and profitability of the African content.
The industry showcase and summit will engage creative industry stakeholders on the opportunitiesin the industry, as well as showcase the talent and ingenuity of local creative entrepreneurs.
The UNICON Convention is a deepdive into Nigeria’s very own superhero universe and will feature:
A comics and animation expo, including animation screenings.
A gaming competition hosted by GameEvo with cash prizes for winners.
Other opportunities to win prizes: Raffles, Digital Arts Competition, Cosplay Competition.
Instagram-worthy photo ops in front of futuristic backdrops and interactive spaces.
Themed panels led by industry leaders on topics to support the local industry.
A children’s area outside for wholesome family fun!
A closing musical performance by Universal Music Group Artists
“Unicon came to life due to the need topromote and establish this industry, the creative industry, whereby it can create a whole new income generating sector for this part of the world.
“We focus so much on oil and other resources, but we haven’t really focused on creativity. I believe that if you want to change society, you need to change the narrative, let the kids know that they are powerful and that they can do anything.
Everyone knows America is great, because they have sold the story. We need to do the same,” Peter Daniel, President, CICA, said about the event.
On Friday, November 16th,BIAYA Consulting and CICA will also host the UNICON Industry Summit, which will be held as part of this year’s AFRIFF program.
It will include a local industry presentation by CICA, a legal framework by Isioma Idigbe,a market opportunity presentation by BIAYA Consulting, and a key note panel to put the local opportunity in a global context.
These presentations will facilitate discussions around the economic development and export potential of Nigerian stories and culture through the visual arts.
While Nigeria has awakened to the potential for Nollywood, there is a slow awakening to the potential of the animation, comic, and gaming (ACG) industries.
Thus, BIAYA Consulting, CICA and their partners, are excited to launch UNICON as the first of many initiatives designed to facilitate growth within the ACG industries.
