CcHUB’s Creative Economy Practice Expands Launches Infrastructure In Lagos

CcHUB’s Creative Economy Practice Expands Launches Infrastructure In Lagos

By Anuoluwapo Lebi

Lagos state, the centre of excellence, which is celebrated for its outstanding growth and development, especially for its landmark achievements in the creative industry is about to welcome CEP Entertainment Hub, a space designed to empower storytellers in film, TV, and the Creator Economy.

Following the successful launch of the first hub in Nairobi in December 2024, the Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB (CEP) has taken another bold step, it announced the official launch of the CEP Entertainment Hub in Lagos.

Inspired by the need to support storytellers in developing authentic, gender-equitable narratives representing diverse perspectives and funded by the Gates Foundation and delivered in partnership with Africa No Filter, the Entertainment and Media Hubs program equips African storytellers with the skills to challenge harmful gender norms in media and society.

Apart from the contribution of the Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB (CEP) to improved health and economic outcomes for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), it also provides tailored training, funding, and networking opportunities, the initiative fosters storytelling that breaks stereotypes, promotes inclusivity, and drives meaningful cultural and industry shifts.

Featuring two fully equipped podcast studios, a media room with a filming area, an editing suite, and collaborative workspaces, the CEP Entertainment hub in Lagos is part of four interconnected pillars of the program.

According to organizers of Creative Economy Practice, participants of the program will develop the skills needed to produce impactful content through workshops, masterclasses, and hands-on training by industry experts, noting that Africa No Filter provides grants to support innovative storytelling ideas that promote transformative and inclusive gender-equitable narratives.

They further revealed that since its launch in August 2024, the program has advanced gender-equitable storytelling through virtual gender-equitable storytelling workshops attended by over 250 and a three-month Creator Economy Incubator in Nigeria and Kenya for 60 emerging social media content creators.

Speaking about the Lagos creative hub, Ojoma Ochai, Managing Director at CcHUB, said “We are excited to be able to invite all storytellers in Nigeria’s film, TV, and Creator Economy sectors to join our community and contribute to a future where storytelling empowers, inspires, and fosters inclusion. Membership offers immense benefits—access to premier facilities, funding opportunities, and connections with thought leaders and passionate storytellers.”

Nevertheless, Moky Makura, Executive Director of Africa No Filter, added: “Creative hubs are vital to Africa’s storytelling landscape. They provide the space and resources needed for creators to innovate, collaborate, and produce transformative narratives. The Lagos hub represents a critical step in building a more inclusive media industry.”