FLIA has launched a new Creative in Residence Program (CiR) and is delighted to announce that Chude Jideonwo will be the first post-holder.
Through this program, FLIA will empower creative individuals to connect with the latest academic research to help drive change through their creative outputs.
The CiR Programme will bring creatives with a track record of innovation and leadership to LSE. The Creative in Residence will play a pivotal role in facilitating research, organising events, and driving FLIA’s engagement with the creative economy in Africa.
Each CiR will be invited to affiliate with the Institute for a one-year renewable term.
The primary responsibilities of CiRs will be as follows:
- Inspire, engage, and facilitate access to development opportunities in creative industries for the PfAL students and alumni network.
- Support and advance the work of the Institute in the creative economy notably in film, media, and culture.
- Support the FLIA securing funds for major events notably the biannual LSE Africa Forum and the annual Ubuntu Café.
Chude Jideonwo is a renowned media entrepreneur and co-founder of RED For Africa. As Creative in Residence, Chude will leverage his extensive expertise and creativity to inspire and engage with PfAL and support the Ubuntu Café events series.
By engaging with PfAL, Chude will help support the development of future African creative leaders. His vast experience in film and media will be instrumental in enhancing creative opportunities for LSE students.
“It’s obviously an incredible honour to get this appointment and to be part of the LSE community. There is no better time to be co-creating with the faculty and community across the schools to enrich and enable Africa’s creatives and Africa’s sparkling creative economy that is set to take over the world.” Chude Jideonwo.