CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Creative Conference
BASHA UHURU FREEDOM FESTIVAL
Creative Conference:
26th & 27th June 2025
Ideas That Build. Conversations That Matter.
The Basha Uhuru Creative Conference returns for two powerful days of workshops, talks, panels, and creative exchanges designed to inspire, upskill, and empower South Africa’s next generation of makers, thinkers, and cultural entrepreneurs.
This isn’t your average “sit and nod” setup. It’s an immersive, interactive gathering of creative minds, curated to help you level up, link up, and think way beyond the brief.
From health and wellness to tech and storytelling, from purpose-led brands to underground art scenes — we’re talking about how creativity shows up in the real world and how we can use it to build better futures.
Expect two days of immersive workshops, thought-provoking talks, and real conversations led by artists, industry experts, and creative disruptors. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, grow your network, or just find your place in the creative ecosystem, the conference offers a dynamic mix of inspiration, guidance, and connection. It’s where purpose meets passion, and where the next wave of South African creativity begins to rise.
Speakers & Session Details Coming Soon
We’re partnering with top voices in the game and giving the mic to new ones too. The full lineup of contributors and collaborators will be announced soon.
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Day Two
Afri-Masterclass Presents: Powering The Creative Economy
Afri-MasterClass is a pan-African learning and empowerment platform dedicated to bridging the gap between raw talent and market readiness within the creative, cultural, and sports economies.
In 2025, Afri-MasterClass is delivering a flagship engag...
Day Three
The Creative Hemp and Cannabis Workshop
This groundbreaking session dives into how cannabis can empower South Africa’s next wave of creative entrepreneurs. From product innovation and constitutional rights to wellness and responsible adult use — this is more than a conversation, it’s a gre...
Day Three
The Vinyl Revival And Its Future In The Digital Age
Vinyl isn’t dead — it’s just getting started. As music continues its meteoric shift into streaming, AI, and digital overload, a quiet counterculture is making noise: the vinyl revival. This session explores the soul of analog in a world of convenienc...
Day Two
Afri-Masterclass Presents: Powering The Creative Economy
Afri-MasterClass is a pan-African learning and empowerment platform dedicated to bridging the gap between raw talent and market readiness within the creative, cultural, and sports economies.
In 2025, Afri-MasterClass is delivering a flagship engag...
Day Three
The Creative Hemp and Cannabis Workshop
This groundbreaking session dives into how cannabis can empower South Africa’s next wave of creative entrepreneurs. From product innovation and constitutional rights to wellness and responsible adult use — this is more than a conversation, it’s a gre...
Day Three
The Vinyl Revival And Its Future In The Digital Age
Vinyl isn’t dead — it’s just getting started. As music continues its meteoric shift into streaming, AI, and digital overload, a quiet counterculture is making noise: the vinyl revival. This session explores the soul of analog in a world of convenienc...
