One Festival, Infinite Dreams

Join thousands of young creators, educators, performers, and partners for the biggest creativity showcase in Africa.

What is Makanaki Fest?

Makanaki Fest is a two-day live creative experience hosted annually by Playwork Dreams. It brings together kids, teens, educators, brands, and families to celebrate and showcase young African innovation.

Includes:

Competitions

Awards

Installations

Animation previews

Panels

Market Zones

Showcases

Games

AI demos

A chained light bulb

Event Details

Don’t just save the date. Be part of the moment.

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August 2026

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Coming Soon

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Virtual Access

Next Big Contest Launching In

2d 11h 45m 32s

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Festival Zones

Explore The Creative City: Scroll and tap on buildings for more

Competitions & Awards

List of upcoming award categories

YOUNG CREATOR OF THE YEAR

BEST SCHOOL SHOWCASE

DREAMER AWARD

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Family & School Packages

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SCHOOL GROUP

For 10+ students

Includes

  • Access icon

    Access

  • Merch icon

    Merch

  • Workshop seats icon

    Workshop seats

PARENT & CHILD package icon

PARENT & CHILD

For 2 students

Includes

  • Full access icon

    Full access

  • Family zone icon

    Family zone

PREMIUM FILM package icon

PREMIUM FILM

For 1 students

Includes

  • Full fest icon

    Full fest

  • VIP zone icon

    VIP zone

  • Feature slot icon

    Feature slot

GENERAL package icon

GENERAL

For 1 students

Includes

  • Full access icon

    Full access

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Scholarship Donors

Awards Sponsors

Zone Sponsors

Product Installations

Request Sponsorship Kit
A singer duet

Sponsor & Brand Partners

List of upcoming award categories

This isn’t just an event. It’s a generation-defining moment.