A Deestincts series
50 creatives.
One city at a time.
SkillUp50 identifies, equips and supports young creatives with the skills, mentorship, community and resources to build sustainable careers. Each edition is free and runs in a new city.
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The series so far
50
Creatives empowered so far
2
Cities
6
Partners in Lagos 1.0
Free
For every participant
Lagos 1.0
The first edition trained and supported 50 creatives in Lagos, with mentorship, certificates and laptop prizes for standout participants.
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