African Urban Creativity

This edited collection contributes to understanding creative economies in Africa, specifically the urban dynamics of creativity and the urbanisation of the creative economy. It brings together a range of disciplinary perspectives and presenting case studies from across the continent.

List of contents

1. Introduction Part I: Urban Culture, Identity and Local Development 2. From the Street to the Academy: "Don't Agonise, Organise!" 3. Community Theatre, Local Culture and Urban Challenges in Nigeria 4. (Re) Shaping Cities, Urban Cultures and Spaces of Belonging: Narratives from Ghanaian Female Indigenous Master Drummers Part II: Creative Work and Cultural Production Within and Beyond the City 5. Making creative Work Work Beyond the City: Mobilities of Creative Workers 6. The Role of Place in Fashion Innovation and Production in Kenya: Urban and Rural Connections 7.From Clay to Cloth: An Ethnographic Study of Artisanal Heritage in Tatiko Village 8. Conclusions

About the author

Lauren England is a Lecturer in Creative Economies at King's College London, UK.
Estrella Sendra is Lecturer in Culture, Media and Creative Industries Education (Festivals and Events) at King's College London, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Lauren (Kings College London England
• Assisted by: Lauren England (Editor), Estrella Sendra (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.09.2025
• EAN: 9781041013693
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4101369-3
• No. of pages: 133
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 223 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Creative Economies in Africa
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Africa, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industrial Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Urban & Regional, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Cultural Policy, Theatre Studies, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Human Geography, Development Studies, Industry & industrial studies, Industry and industrial studies