Dokpesi: Infrastructure key to Africa's creative ecosystem

The Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, recently emphasized the importance of infrastructure in enhancing productions across Africa's creative ecosystem to effectively compete on a global scale. Speaking in an interview with CNBC Africa, Dokpesi highlighted the significance of networking and exposure to a global audience as pivotal factors for the industry's growth. Dokpesi expressed his excitement at attending CanX for the first time, noting the event as a platform that accelerates the growth of the creative sector by facilitating networking opportunities and showcasing various products and services to a global audience. He emphasized the need for African players to take advantage of the continent's rich cultural influence, which is gaining momentum internationally, by promoting and driving their own creative talents. Dokpesi, who operates in the media and entertainment space, underscored the crucial role of infrastructure in producing high-quality content necessary for effective global competition. He emphasized that while content remains king, infrastructure is the fundamental element that enables the creation of diverse content. Dokpesi also discussed the importance of aligning efforts with other stakeholders in the creative economy to drive sector growth. He highlighted events like CanX as creative nexuses where different stakeholders converge to showcase their value propositions, identify opportunities, and foster collaboration to enhance the industry's development and innovation.