In this introductory episode of The Wave we welcome four special guests from the creative ecosystem, who will discuss how creatives spaces in Africa and the diaspora have grown over the last decade, placing the African continent at the forefront of creatives edges worldwide. Host : Valérie Djoumessi, is the CEO of Upgrade Paris, an independent production company based in Paris. Speakers: Tosin Animashawun, a programme specialist at UNESCO, she initiated the idea of this podcast to continue pushing forwards UNESCO agenda for Africa. Sheldon Kopman, creative director of the Naked Ape, a fashion brand based in South-Africa. Nelly Wandji, African Creative industries consultant, founder of MoonLook, a platform dedicated to promote African creatives brands