Creatives Beyond Borders – Accra Edition

Are you a creative ready to be seen, paid, and respected for your work?

Welcome to Creatives Beyond Borders, a powerful monthly event series designed to equip Black and Brown creatives with the tools, mindset, and community needed to monetize their art, build sustainable income, and expand globally.

This gathering is proudly organized by Africans Living Fully, a global media and community organization on a mission to help Black and Brown professionals land remote jobs and help creatives get paid and get seen.

Whether you’re an artist, designer, photographer, musician, or creative entrepreneur—this event is for you.

🌍 From Local Roots to Global Reach

Creatives Beyond Borders has already made an impact in:

• Newark, New Jersey

• Abuja, Nigeria

• Akure, Nigeria

• Freetown, Sierra Leone

And now, we’re thrilled to bring this movement to Accra, Ghana, with plans to host it monthly as a recurring creative empowerment series.

💡 What to Expect:

• Tactical strategies to monetize your creative gifts

• Systems to sustain your income as an artist

• Insight on how to attract PR and media visibility

• Resources to grow your creative business

• Networking opportunities with other Ghanaian and global creatives

• Cross-cultural collaboration opportunities between African and American artists

This is more than a conversation—it’s a launchpad for your next level.

We are laying the foundation for future:

• 🎨 Cross-cultural exhibitions

• ✈️ Creative exchange trips

• 🤝 Global partnerships and collaborations

🎙️ Featured Speakers:

🎤 Mohammed Blakk

Visual Storyteller | Cultural Architect | Creative Director

{Mohammed Blakk is a Ghanaian multidisciplinary artist and creative director known for fusing Afrocentric heritage with contemporary streetwear. He’s worked with global brands and artists including Fuse ODG, Efya, Puma, Tiwa Savage, Oxlade, and Ckay.

Blakk was selected by BET in 2019 for their Artist in Residency (AIR) project and contributed to Beyoncé’s Black is King Ghana segment. He is the founder and creative director of Afronative, a streetwear label worn by the likes of King Promise and Adwoa Aboah, with standout collections like Nkrumah SzN}

🎤 Maame Legacy

Founder of ArtOrbit.org

Maame Legacy is a Ghanaian creative powerhouse, curator, and founder of ArtOrbit.org, a gallery and learning hub in Accra that offers art classes, training programs, and vibrant community events. Through her work, she supports emerging and established creatives in developing both their artistic voice and their business skills.

🧠 Hosted by: Bright Osei

Bright Osei is the Community Ambassador for Africans Living Fully in Accra, Ghana, where he leads local engagement and builds bridges between creative communities across Africa and the diaspora. An experienced IT specialist with a deep passion for African innovation and culture, Bright blends technology, strategy, and storytelling to empower creatives and professionals alike. His work ensures that every event is not just inspiring—but also impactful, collaborative, and community-rooted.

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot

This event is free, but registration is required to secure your seat.

Come ready to take notes, make moves, and connect with creatives who, like you, are done playing small.

Let’s build wealth through art. Let’s create without borders.

Organized by Africans Living Fully

Africans Living Fully (ALF) is a global movement and media platform dedicated to helping Africans unlock freedom through remote work, travel, and creative entrepreneurship. Our mission is simple: to help you live fully, create boldly, and thrive globally.

📢 Tag your favorite artists, invite your creative friends, and let’s change the narrative—together.

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