Diaspora, Africa – (African Boulevard News) – Africa accounts for only one percent of the world’s creative industry, but the 8th MOCA festival held in Rabat last week has taken an enormous step to change that. The festival was a significant platform for cultural and creative industries from Africa, showcasing the rich heritage of the continent that is yet to be fully explored.
The Moroccan capital, Rabat, played host to the 8th edition of the MOCA festival, which aimed at promoting Africa’s cultural industry. The festival attracted hundreds of participants from Africa and across the world, including government officials, creatives, artists, and industry experts.
The MOCA festival is a prime example of how African countries are embracing creative and cultural industries to drive economic growth. It offers African creatives an opportunity to showcase their talents while boosting Africa’s image globally.
Speaking on the importance of the MOCA festival, Mohamed Laâraj, the Moroccan Minister of Culture, stated, “The MOCA Festival is a platform that demonstrates the wealth and diversity of our African cultural heritage. The creative economy has become the engine of growth and job creation.”
The festival, which ran from May 20 to 22, featured various workshops, exhibitions, film screenings, and performances, bringing together creatives from different disciplines to network, share ideas and learn from each other.
As noted by the Director-General of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation, Mohamed Methqal, “The creativity and the innovation of African youth are keys for Africa’s sustainable development. We should continue to support and empower African youth and creatives to succeed and compete on the global stage.”
The MOCA festival provided a platform for stakeholders to reflect on Africa’s creative sector’s untapped potential. As the world’s population becomes increasingly interested in art, music, film, and other creative expressions, Africa needs to harness its cultural and creative wealth to benefit its people.
In conclusion, the 8th MOCA festival was a huge success, showcasing African culture to the world and offering creatives a unique platform to share their skills and foster collaborations. Initiatives like these are essential to promote Africa’s cultural industry and help transform the creative economy into a viable sector for growth and job creation on the continent.
