NMB Bank has announced sponsorship of 165 million Tanzanian shillings for the Kariakoo Festival 2026, set for September 25 to 27 at Mnazi Mmoja grounds in Dar es Salaam. According to the Michuzi Blog, traders in Kariakoo are expected to gain more sales opportunities and receive payments digitally during the event. The third edition of the festival was launched on September 8 with a parade through Kariakoo streets, led by Ashraph Abdulkarim on behalf of Ilala District Commissioner Edward Mpogolo.

Ugandan artist Mungu Feni has participated in the Showbiz101 2026 music camp, a seven-day creative industry program held in Lagos, Nigeria, from June 23 to 30, 2026. Organized by bridgeAFRIC, the event aimed to connect African creatives with global industry players through education, collaboration, networking, and music, enhancing opportunities for talent on an international scale.

The Cape Town Photography Festival is taking place from 2 to 26 September 2026 under the theme "Truth", according to IOL. Among the event's highlights is an outdoor exhibition by Melany Ismail titled "Cape Rhythm: Goema, Klopse & Memory", installed in Company's Garden in Cape Town. The exhibition explores the city's goema music tradition, the Klopse minstrel culture and themes of memory, forming part of the festival's broader programme of photographic works.

France hosted the Lumière Summit on September 7th, described as the first international summit dedicated to the future of cinema and moving images. According to Daily Trust, participants discussed challenges and opportunities facing the sector and sought to initiate concrete actions, particularly on the impact of artificial intelligence, media literacy education from an early age, and the industry's economic model.

Jägermeister's experiential cultural platform, Haus of Kühl, will make its Nairobi debut on Saturday, 26th September 2026, taking over Sk8City. According to Capital FM Lifestyle, the event brings together music, dance, nightlife, fashion, art and creative communities, and will feature two international acts alongside more than 36 Kenyan performers. The showcase marks the platform's first appearance in the Kenyan capital, highlighting local creative talent within a broader cultural programme.

The 2026 STEM Africa Fest, now in its sixth edition, aims to promote technology skills and digital innovation focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).