[This Day] In an era where digital innovation is reshaping global industries, Africa stands at a crucial intersection of culture and technology. With a rich cultural heritage and a rapidly expanding creative sector, the continent has a unique opportunity to harness its artistic and historical wealth for economic growth and global influence. Recognising this potential, Chiemelie Ezeobi writes that the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) recently convened its 2025 Public Lecture to explore how