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CoLab Stories

CoLab Stories is a publication exploring the people, businesses, ideas and culture shaping Africa's creative economy. From the artists making things happen to the money, processes and decisions behind their work, we tell the stories that help creatives see their industry differently.

New every Wednesday

We don't just cover the culture. We get into the business of it.


The newest posts, in the order they landed. Hover to pick one up; click to read it.

Creative poll

Pick a side. We keep score.

The creative economy has opinions. Strong ones. Sometimes poorly timed ones in the group chat. Let's hear yours.


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The friday email

FRIDAY'S LOOKING A LITTLE MORE INTERESTING.

Start the week knowing what's happening across the creative economy.

Every Friday, we send you the best of CoLab Stories: the posts worth reading, the events worth attending and the opportunities worth checking before you miss the deadline.

No endless scrolling. No digging through 46 group chats. Just the good stuff, collected in one place.

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New Email Every FridayInside this Friday:
  1. 01The good reads
  2. 02What's happening
  3. 03What's open
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