The event also secured Best Exhibition Under 6 000m², aiming to underscore its execution, industry relevance and growing influence, says the event.

Organised by RX Africa, working with exhibitions and industry platforms across the continent, FAME Week Africa aims to reflect the organisation's commitment to building market-leading events that drive real business outcomes, innovation and industry growth.

In a few short years, FAME Week Africa has aimed to redefine what an exhibition can be evolving into Africa's leading creative economy marketplace, where content, culture and commerce collide at scale. The Award aims to recognise excellence not only in execution, but in innovation, industry impact, audience engagement and commercial success, says the event.

Bringing together the full value chain of the creative industries, film, television, music, fashion and the creator economy, FAME Week Africa has aimed to become a meeting point for African talent and global opportunity. From high-value deal-making and co-production partnerships to sold-out sessions, headline speakers and city-wide cultural moments, the platform aims to delivers both business and buzz in equal measure, adds the event.

Setting a New Standard for African Exhibitions

The win aims to reflect a platform that is not only growing, but leading — driving measurable outcomes across the board. With thousands of meetings facilitated, near-total engagement across its networking platform and high satisfaction scores from exhibitors, buyers and creators alike, FAME Week Africa says it continues its aim to set a new benchmark for what a modern, African-led exhibition should look like.

"Winning Best Overall Exhibition is a proud moment for the entire team. FAME Week Africa was built to be bold, disruptive and unapologetically African — and this recognition validates the impact we're making across the continent and globally. What sets us apart is not just the scale of the event, but the quality of connections, the strength of the content and the energy of the industries we bring together," says Martin Hiller, Portfolio Director of FAME Week Africa.

"This award belongs to our partners, exhibitors, speakers and the creative community who continue to show up, collaborate, and push boundaries. We're building a platform that doesn't just reflect the future of the creative economy—it actively shapes it," adds Hiller.

Looking Ahead

With continued growth across its core shows, MIP Africa, Muziki Africa, African Fashion Forum and FAME Shorts Film Festival, FAME Week Africa says it aims to expand its influence even further, driving innovation, inclusion and global opportunity for African creatives.

The 2026 edition of FAME Week Africa takes place from Wednesday, 28 October to Sunday, 1 November in Cape Town.

For more information, visit www.fameweekafrica.com. You can also follow FAME Week Africa on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, or on TikTok.

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