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Member News | Meet the Création Africa 2 Top 15!
Fifteen creative ventures spanning furniture, fashion, publishing, animation and gaming have entered the final incubation phase of Création Africa’s second edition, and initiative by The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of France and the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS).
Selected from 340 applications, the entrepreneurs completed a seven-week mentorship and pitch process. 67% of the Top 15 are women, highlighting women’s important role in the cultural and creative economy.
Until October 2026, participants will receive tailored business guidance, sector expertise, investor introductions and funding-readiness support to drive sustainable regional and international growth.
The Top 15 are:
- Music: Music Business Lab (Ninel Musson)
- Digital Media: iQHAWE Media (Renaé Mangena and Anastatia Nkhuna)
- Gaming and Interactive Media: Vetkoek Studios (Mamello Raboroko and Eric Gardiner)
- Film, Television and Animation: Better Yet (Hallie Haller); Lincoln Green Media (Kudakwashe 'Kudi' Maradzika)
- Publishing: Bridge Books (Griffin Shea)
- Design and Craft: Pinda Furniture and Interior Design (Siyanda Mbele); Neimil (Keneilwe Mothoa and Lubabalo Mxalisa); Emotives Africa (Xolela Madlanga); Akhada Baskets (Tisungane Thomson)
- Fashion: SWANK JOZI (Lindelani Nedoboni); Thethana (Nkotseng Moleko); GUGUBYGUGU (Ntombegugu Peteni); LEO SZN (Kirsten Leo); House of Xandria (Xandria Kawanga)
The incubation programme is implemented by UVU Africa, with oversight from Team France.
Learn more about each business here.
Disclaimer:
This article is an external contribution and was not produced by the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI). The views, opinions, and statements expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of FSACCI.
