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Nigeria’s creative weekend draws Africa stars

The brief

What happened: CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos brought creatives, investors and diaspora voices together across music, film, fashion and sport. It is more than a red-carpet story. Write about: - what happened at the event - why creative business was a big theme - what this says about Lagos as a culture hub Where to check: The Guardian Nigeria. Photo: A wide shot from the event floor or panel session. Tip: Make the angle about jobs and ideas, not only glamour. Start from: https://guardian.ng/news/canex-wknd-2026-opens-in-lagos-bringing-together-leading-african-diaspora-creatives-investor-others/