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17/06/2026

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16/06/2026

Hot take: the KFC rebrand isn't really a rebrand.

It's a brand edit. And that's actually the harder, more honest thing to do.

When you've been around for 70+ years, when people can recognise your bucket from across a street, the temptation is to blow it all up and call it "fresh." KFC and agency JKR resisted that. The Colonel is still there. The red and white are still there. The bucket is still the hero.

What changed is the system. More expressive. More joined-up. Built to work across 34,000+ restaurants in 150 countries without losing itself.

That's not a glow-up. That's brand architecture.
The brands that last aren't always the ones that reinvent, they're the ones that refine. And knowing the difference? That's the brief most creatives get wrong.

Agree or disagree? Drop your thoughts below. 🔴⬜

28/05/2026

ADIFF-Chicago is the first stop of the tour. For 23 years is has been held at Facets. Check Facets.org and buy tickets now!

22/05/2026

Africa’s creative industry is full of potential, but are Africans truly investing in it? Africa No Filter’s report, “Africa’s Soft Power: Can Africa’s creativity transform the continent?”, explored how young Africans perceive arts, culture, and creativity across 9 African countries.
The findings revealed a striking contradiction:
85% believe arts and culture are important to society
78% spend little or nothing on creative and cultural activities
Few young people see the creative sector as a viable career path

Yet Africa’s musicians, writers, filmmakers, designers, and performers continue to shape global culture and open new economic opportunities for the continent.
The report, based on interviews with 4,500 young Africans aged 18–35 in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, highlights the urgent need to better support Africa’s creative ecosystem.
Creativity is not just entertainment, it is part of Africa’s identity, economy, and future.
Read ‘Africa’s Soft Power’ here: https://africanofilter.org/evidence/influence/africas-soft-power-can-africas-creativity-transform-the-continent/

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

Papercuts workshop with David Thuku.
Circle Art Gallery
Thursday 28 May, 2026
10am - 1pm

[email protected] for more info.

20/05/2026

Step into the stories behind the headlines.

“Scenes From the War in Sudan” by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is a powerful multimedia exhibition shedding light on the realities of war, resilience, and humanity in Sudan.

📍 Nairobi National Museum
📅 Until May 20, 2026
🎟️ Entry: Museum rates apply

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18/05/2026

AfricaNenda is calling on photographers and visual artists across Africa to submit cover concepts for the State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa 2026 Report.

Authentic African faces, vibrant regional diversity, and imagery that captures innovation, trade, and digital connection across the continent.

🏆 Selected cover: USD 500
📁 Original photographs only — no AI-generated images
📅 Deadline: 15 June 2026
📩 Submit to: [email protected]

Full brief in our bio / link below 👇
https://africanenda.org/siips-category/siips-reports/