Cape Town will once again be the centre of Africa’s creative industries this September. From 1–6 September 2025, FAME Week Africa brings film, fashion, music and entertainment together in one space, connecting local talent with global networks.
Over six days, the festival takes over the city with screenings, discussions, live music and fashion experiences. It’s about ideas, collaborations and opportunities, but also about celebrating stories made on the continent.
Film and Screen
The film programme is packed. Highlights include the African premiere of 77: The FESTAC Conspiracy (Nigeria), a reimagining of the historic FESTAC ’77 cultural festival, and London Calling, an action thriller shot in Cape Town with Josh Duhamel and Aidan Gillen. Local stories are also in focus: And She Didn’t Die tells the life of writer Lauretta Ngcobo, while Nkanyezi explores love and liberation in rural KZN. These screenings feed into MIP Africa, the business side of the festival where distributors and producers meet to push African content across borders.
Music and More
Music and film collide under Muziki on 2 and 3 September. The programme looks at how musicians can navigate film, TV and streaming platforms. Expect talks on rights, licensing and global opportunities, alongside voices from across the industry.
Fashion and Food
Fashion steps into the spotlight with Tastes & Threads, a 13-course dining and runway experience hosted at Spyced in the V&A Silo District. Designers on the line-up include Jacques LaGrange, Laud Pulse, MUNKUS, E_Mania, MASA MARA and Zeitgeist. Tickets are available on Quicket.
Star Power
Hollywood actress Edwina Findley (Netflix’s The Residence, HBO’s The Wire) will headline the African Women in Entertainment Breakfast. She’s also launching her new book, The World is Waiting for You, in Cape Town—the first place in the world it will be available.
Global Exchange
Atlanta, USA, is this year’s featured destination. Known for its booming film and TV industry, the city’s delegation will explore new ways of collaborating with Africa’s creative economy.
FAME Shorts
The week closes with the FAME Shorts Film Festival at the Labia Cinema from 4–6 September. The programme spans comedy, horror, drama and experimental work from Africa and the diaspora. The festival is also Oscar-qualifying, opening doors for emerging filmmakers.
FAME Week Africa runs from 1–6 September 2025 at CTICC 2 and the Labia Cinema, with a programme that moves between industry and public spaces. More info at fameweekafrica.com.
