Kenyan creatives are seeking greater opportunities in Africa's booming film industry as the iKON Film and Television Awards expands continentally, aiming to connect markets and unlock vital funding.

• The awards ceremony, with a new activation in Johannesburg, South Africa, focuses on fostering co-production deals and accessing new markets within the $5 billion African film industry.
• Key figures include Humphrey Nabimanya, founder and CEO of the iKON Awards, and Thapelo Mokoena, South African actor and producer.
• The initiative aims to bridge gaps in financing and distribution for filmmakers, with 80 percent of submissions for the 2026 awards coming from across Africa.