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Africa’s Brightest Deserve the Spotlight

We’re building Africa’s biggest creative launchpad for kids and young adults and we can’t do it alone.”

Why Partner With Playwork Dreams?

712

SCHOOLS REACHED

14000

YOUTHS IMPACTED

28

CHALLENGES HOSTED

712

COUNTRIES TARGETED

7

AI INTEGRATED TOOLS

103

MENTORS

Our Ideal Partners

TECH FIRMS

Tool & platform donors (AI, design, video)

Enable a Toolset

NGOS & DEV ORGS

Impact-focused partners aligned with SDGs

Co-design a Challenge

A road middle lane

SPONSORS

Brands seeking creative, youth-focused visibility

Sponsor a Category

EDUCATION BOARDS

Ministries, schools, district networks

Join Our National Program

MEDIA HOUSES

Broadcast, storytellers, coverage partners

Feature Young Creators

Our Offerings to Partners

CO-BRANDED COMPETITIONS

VISIBILITY ACROSS YOUTH AND PARENT AUDIENCES

CUSTOM DATA DASHBOARDS

SOCIAL GOOD STORYTELLING

TALENT SOURCING PIPELINE

PANEL SPEAKING SLOTS AT MAKANAKI FEST

SCHOLARSHIP OR GRANT DELIVERY FRAMEWORK

NATIONWIDE IMPACT DOCUMENTATION

Partners Spotlight

Partner Testimonials

Makanaki Fest is more than an event — it’s a launchpad for ideas. Seeing young creators use technology and storytelling to express their visions inspired us to keep investing in youth-driven innovation.

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Dr. Hauwa Bello

Education Program Lead, Google for Africa

Supporting Makanaki Fest aligns perfectly with our mission to invest in the next generation of leaders. The creativity and confidence we saw on display convinced us that Africa’s future is in capable hands.

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Mrs. Ifeoma Balogun

Head of CSR, Zenith Bank

Partnering with Playwork gave us the chance to reach young innovators directly. The energy of the festival is contagious, and we’re proud to fuel platforms where talent can shine without limits

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Mr. Adewale Johnson

Regional Director, MTN Foundation

Ready to light the spark across Africa?

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