Francis Adekunle Adegbenro Global Impact Network
Our Story
Our Story
FAAGIN was founded on a simple but powerful conviction: that Africa’s creative talent, when properly organized, mentored, and connected to enterprise, can become one of the continent’s greatest engines of economic growth.
We saw a gap between raw creative talent and sustainable business success — talented creatives without access to mentorship, capital, structured networks, or a seat at the policy table. FAAGIN was built to close that gap.
Today, FAAGIN stands as a network-driven movement uniting creative professionals, business leaders, investors, and institutions around a shared mission: making creativity a viable, respected, and globally competitive enterprise.
FAAGIN is proud to partner with the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA).
Our Mission
To empower creative professionals and industry stakeholders with the knowledge, networks, opportunities, and resources needed to build globally competitive creative businesses: driving investment, job creation, and national economic development.
Our Vision
A future where creativity is recognized and structured as a mainstream driver of prosperity, where Nigerian creative enterprises compete confidently on the global stage.
What Guides Us
FAAGIN’s work is anchored on six pillars that shape every program, event, and initiative we run:
Mentorship
Connecting emerging talent with experienced leaders for guided growth
Conference
Convening the ecosystem for ideas, deals, and direction
Leadership
Developing principled, visionary leaders within the creative economy
Business
Building enterprise skills, structures, and investment readiness
Faith
Grounding our work in values, integrity, and purpose
Family
Fostering a supportive community that grows and succeeds together
Who We Serve
We support the innovators, creators, and leaders who drive our industry forward. Our platform is designed to connect talent with opportunity, helping individuals and institutions alike thrive in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.
- Creative entrepreneurs and business owners
- Artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians, writers, and content creators
- Industry stakeholders, investors, and policymakers
- Students and emerging talent seeking mentorship and direction
- Corporate and institutional partners investing in the creative economy