Can you guess what's in the last slide?
Swipe to find out! And if you see it, you have to attend.
Deal? đ¤
Join us for a practical Sales & Negotiation Masterclass for Creators focused on helping creatives communicate value, negotiate confidently, and close better deals.
Featuring Ayo Oyaleke, Founder of Mainstack, as he shares practical insights and real experiences from building and working within the creative ecosystem.
đSaturday, 17th May
đťVirtual Session via Google Meet
If you're a creative looking to better monetize your craft, this session is for you.
⢠Registration link in the bio
Youâre talented.
Your work is good.
People see it. People praise it.
But when itâs time to talk money, negotiate value, follow up, or close the deal⌠confidence suddenly disappears.
So many creatives end up undercharging, overexplaining, accepting less, and doubting their worth, not because they lack talent, but because nobody taught them how to sell confidently.
And thatâs exactly why this session exists.
âTALK THE TALK & CLOSE SALESâ is a masterclass designed to help creators communicate value, negotiate better deals, and close opportunities without feeling fake or pushy.
Because selling isnât selling out.
Itâs knowing your worth and communicating it clearly.
đ 17th May, 2026
đ 4PM Prompt
đď¸ Ayobami Oyaleke @thesameayo
Click the link in our bio to register.
Some people wait for permission.
Others create their own lane and walk it like theyâve always belonged there.
@korty_eo didnât just step into storytelling⌠she redefined how it feels. Raw, unscripted, honest conversations that pull you in and make you stay. The kind that remind you that brilliance doesnât always shout, it shows up, consistently, boldly, and without apology.
From building a platform to sitting across from some of the biggest names, sheâs proof that when passion meets intention, impact is inevitable.
This is more than content.
Itâs vision, courage, and creative power in motion.
And this is what happens when a woman decides to do whatever she wants with purpose.
⨠Celebrating brilliance. Always.
#CreativeWomen #WomenInMedia #Storyteller #ContentCreator #africancreatives
2025 wasnât just a year for CREST, it was a turning point.
What started as a vision is steadily becoming a movement. A space where creatives didnât just show up, but showed up for themselves, for their growth, and for each other. From conversations that sparked new thinking, to moments that reminded people why they started, every part of the journey meant something.
We saw the impactâin the energy, the feedback, the collaborations, and the people who kept coming back for more. Thatâs how we knew this was bigger than an event.
Now, 2026 is not just about doing more.
Itâs about building deeper.
CREST is evolving into something continuous, an ecosystem where creatives donât just attend, but belong, grow, and thrive.
This is just the beginning. đ
#CREST2026 #ForCreatives #CreativeCommunity #BuildInPublic #thejourneycontinues
CREST 2025 wasnât just an event, it was a movement.
A gathering of creators, innovators, visionaries, and dreamers rewriting whatâs possible for Africa and the world.
From powerful conversations to bold ideas, from collaboration to culture-shifting insights, every moment reminded us that creativity is more than talent â itâs a force.
This is the energy.
This is the community.
This is CREST.
đĽ: @matthew_prov
#CREST2025 #TheFutureIsCreative #africatotheworld
Every thriving creative business begins with clarity, clarity of purpose, clarity of value, and clarity of the problems youâre built to solve.
@the_c.o.o breaks it down with a simple truth: start early, stay consistent, and build a voice that people can trust.
Real growth doesnât come from pitching ideas blindly. It comes from understanding people, their pain points, their needs, their struggles and crafting solutions that actually matter.
This is how creators rise. This is how businesses last.
#CREST2025 #CreativeBusiness #BuildWithPurpose #SolveRealProblems #consistentgrowth
Every creator starts somewhere, but not everyone starts with a global mindset. @meshkiey reminds us that growth isnât accidental, itâs intentional. It begins with vision, and it multiplies through collaboration.
When creators connect, borders disappear and possibilities expand.
Thatâs how impact is built.
Thatâs how greatness travels.
#CREST2025 #CreatorsInAfrica #GlobalMindset #collaborationcreatesmagic
There are voices that donât just speak, they shift the atmosphere.
@aghedo.tomiwa embodies that energy, reminding African creators that identity is not something to shrink; itâs something to amplify.
The message is clear: nobody will celebrate your story louder than you, so own it, and loud it.
For years, Africans were told to feel grateful for a seat at the global table. But as @aghedo.tomiwa boldly puts it, we are no longer asking for space; we are the table.
And with that confidence comes responsibility: to create with values, to stand firm in what matters, and to represent a continent rich in power, culture, and originality.
#CREST2025 #AfricanCreators #WeAreTheTable #TellYourStory #BoldVoices #creativeleadership
@spyro__official reminds us that creativity is more than output, itâs influence. His words highlight a truth that canât be ignored: results may be copied, but grace, authenticity, and purpose remain uniquely yours.
Through his message, we see how creators shape culture, redefine possibility, and make impact something people can feel.
And as the world turns its focus toward Africaâs brilliance, @spyro__official champions the continent as a powerful showcase, a place where innovation, identity, and opportunity meet.
#CREST2025 #AfricaToTheWorld #Innovation #AuthenticImpact #creativeleadership
The future of work isnât being written in boardrooms anymore, itâs being shaped in real time by bold individuals who dare to rethink whatâs possible.
Listening to @bmoniapp remind us that institutions no longer define our paths, we do felt like a spark. A reminder that the courage to create, build, and innovate has never been more important.
Hereâs to a world where ownership, direction, and impact come from within.
Thereâs something powerful about hearing truth spoken with clarity. @o_gbemiro reminded us that Africa doesnât lack creativity, weâve just been taught to doubt it.
But the tide is changing.
Weâre building brands rooted in meaning, culture, and real human connection.
Weâre stepping boldly into global spaces because our voices deserve to be heard.
Nigeria is not the limit.
Africa is not the limit.
This is the moment we stop second-guessing and start owning who we are.
At CREST 2025, we didnât just talk about creativity, we talked about ownership.
Hearing @__dewunmi break down why every idea deserves protection was a powerful reminder that being a creative goes beyond talent.
Itâs about being intentional.
Itâs about being responsible.
Itâs about valuing your work enough to guard it.
Conversations like this donât just inspire us, they shape better creatives, better thinkers, and a stronger industry.
#CREST2025 #CreativeIndustry #ProtectYourIdeas #IntellectualPropertyMatters #CreativeCommunity #CreatorsOfAfrica #BuildAndProtect #CreativeResponsibility #InnovationCulture #AfricanCreatives #DesignersOfInstagram #storyofthecreative
