Culture Talent Factory

The Kilishee Culture Talent Factory is a future-focused Creative Arts, Tourism, Culture, and Heritage talent development ecosystem designed to empower the next generation of creative and digital economy leaders across Nigeria and Africa.

The Talent Factory equips young people across communities with next-generation skillsets, tools, and real-world industry exposure to thrive in entertainment, tourism, and cultural industries. It nurtures multi-ethnic, Afrocentric narratives, using culture diplomacy and diversity integration as pathways for jobs, innovation, and development impact.

By blending heritage knowledge with modern creative technologies, the Culture Talent Factory transforms raw talent into bankable creative careers, scalable enterprises, and globally competitive cultural content.

Kulture Talent Accelerator 20.0

The Kulture Talent Accelerator 20.0 is the flagship skills and entrepreneurship pipeline of the Culture Talent Factory.
Each accelerator cohort is structured around a complete growth ecosystem.

Each Accelerator Includes

  • Masterclasses with industry leaders
  • Mentorship from seasoned practitioners
  • Sponsorship and brand partnerships
  • Access to investors, VCs, and creative finance

This ensures participants move from learning → producing → monetizing → scaling.

Creative & Cultural Accelerator Tracks

For creators, performers, and cultural practitioners rooted in heritage who want to turn tradition into modern creative careers.

Food Kulture

For chefs, food creatives, and heritage cooks building culture-led culinary and tourism ventures.

Fashion Kulture

For designers, stylists, and textile makers translating tradition into contemporary fashion.

Dance Kulture

For dancers and choreographers preserving and performing indigenous movement for modern stages.

Drums Kulture

For drummers, percussionists, and music practitioners advancing ancestral rhythms globally.

Art Kulture

For visual artists and illustrators transforming heritage expression into professional art careers.

Craft Kulture

For artisans and makers scaling traditional crafts into sustainable creative businesses.

Theatre Kulture

For actors, directors, and stage creatives telling culturally grounded stories live on stage.

Poetry Kulture

For poets and spoken-word artists shaping narrative, advocacy, and performance culture.

Heritage Kulture

For cultural programmers and producers designing festivals and large-scale heritage events.

Performance Production Engineering For behind-the-scenes creatives and technicians who want to professionally deliver cultural content and live experiences.

Set Development

For builders, designers, and creatives creating physical environments for stage and screen.

Costume & Makeup

For stylists and makeup artists enhancing cultural storytelling through character design.

Lighting & Stage Design

For lighting technicians and designers shaping mood and visual impact in live events.

Directing

For creative leads guiding performances, productions, and storytelling from vision to delivery.

Acting & Performance

For performers seeking formal training for stage, screen, and live productions.

Production Engineering

For technical professionals managing sound, systems, and production logistics.

Scriptwriting & Story Development

Story Development For writers developing culturally rooted stories for theatre, film, and media.

For creatives, operators, and entrepreneurs building careers at the intersection of culture, technology, and markets.

Tourism & Cultural Experience Design

For creatives designing immersive heritage tourism and cultural experiences.

Hospitality & Event Operations

For professionals managing festivals, venues, and cultural events end-to-end.

Animations & AI for Creative Industries

For digital creatives using animation and AI to tell heritage stories.

Photography & Visual Storytelling

For photographers and visual creators documenting culture for media and brands.