In a vibrant celebration of creativity and female empowerment, Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), founded by acclaimed filmmaker Bolanle Austen-Peters, has trained over 2,000 young women in Nigeria’s creative industry, further cementing its role as a transformative force in the sector.
This milestone was marked at the recently held Women Kreatives Connect Summit (WKCS), hosted at Regal Hall in Ikeja, Lagos. With the theme “Building as a Creative in Nigeria,” the summit brought together aspiring female creatives for a dynamic day of workshops, networking sessions, panel discussions, and live creative challenges.
Actress and TAFTA ambassador Bamike “BamBam” Adenibuyan joined Nollywood actor Emeka Nwagbaraocha in a candid panel discussion, where they shared personal experiences and professional insights on turning passion into profit and navigating Nigeria’s unique creative landscape.
Attendees also witnessed inspiring spotlight performances and received content creation kits, a practical gesture underscoring TAFTA’s mission to equip women with the tools and skills they need to thrive in the creative economy.
The summit comes just weeks after TAFTA graduated 8,000 students from various creative disciplines including scriptwriting, animation, light and sound design—further reflecting the academy’s rapid expansion and impact.
Since its inception, TAFTA has empowered over 30,000 individuals through specialized training and professional certification programmes. Targeting youth between ages 18 and 35 in Lagos, Ogun, and Kano, the academy offers courses in animation, art business, entrepreneurship, and more.
With every workshop and summit, TAFTA continues to light the path for a new generation of female creatives in Nigeria.
