Women Kreatives Connect Summit 2.0, hosted by Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, have created pathways for young women in the creative industry.

This was confirmed by the over 2,000 women who attended, including participants from diverse backgrounds as well as persons with disabilities, reinforcing a strong commitment to inclusion.

According to a statement by the organisers, the convening created space for many not only to reflect on shared challenges, but to gain clarity on what is possible when access, support, and opportunity are intentionally designed.

The statement quoted Fatima Usman, a participant, as saying: “I realised that my experience is not isolated. Hearing others speak about similar challenges gave me a different perspective on what is possible.”

It also noted that throughout the summit, conversations highlighted both the structural and personal barriers young women face, while also surfacing practical pathways for navigating them.

It added that participants engaged with industry leaders who shared lived experiences of building careers within the creative economy, offering insights grounded in persistence, adaptation, and continuous learning.

“These exchanges contributed to a shift in perspective for many attendees, from uncertainty about career direction to a clearer understanding of how to take the next step within their respective creative fields,” the statement added.

Reinforcing the importance of community and access, a goodwill message from the Founder of TAFTA, Bolanle Austen-Peters, emphasised the need to continue building platforms that create visibility and opportunity for women.

In her speech during the session, Joke Silva said: “Every journey in the creative industry comes with challenges. What matters is the willingness to keep learning, stay consistent, and remain true to your purpose. When women support one another, the path becomes clearer and the possibilities become greater.”