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Rara Avis Creative Team Assembling: Your Vision, Our Elite Talent.

Are you a brand, agency, or individual with an ambitious project that demands exceptional creative talent, but lack the time or resources to source and curate the perfect team?

Rara Avis understands that the most impactful creative work emerges from the synergy of extraordinary minds. We specialize in meticulously assembling bespoke creative teams, hand-picking the ideal blend of designers, writers, strategists, and innovators to bring your unique vision to life with unparalleled excellence.


Who is Rara Avis?

Rara Avis is a boutique talent curation and team-building consultancy founded on the principle that true creative breakthroughs occur when the right people are united by a common purpose. Our extensive network comprises a carefully vetted roster of award-winning, independent creative professionals across diverse disciplines. We don’t just fill roles; we build dynamic powerhouses.

The Challenge:

Finding truly exceptional creative talent is time-consuming, competitive, and often fraught with uncertainty. Building a cohesive team that not only possesses the required skills but also aligns culturally and strategically with your project’s objectives is an art form in itself.

Our Solution: Seamless, Strategic Creative Team Assembly

Rara Avis takes the guesswork, effort, and risk out of building your dream creative team. We offer a comprehensive, end-to-end service designed to deliver a perfectly aligned, high-performing collective, ready to hit the ground running.

Our Service Offer Includes:

  1. In-Depth Project Discovery & Needs Assessment:
    • Thorough consultation to understand your project’s scope, objectives, target audience, brand identity, budget, and timelines.
    • Detailed analysis of required skill sets, creative sensibilities, and desired team dynamics.
    • Identification of potential challenges and strategic opportunities.
  2. Strategic Talent Sourcing & Curation:
    • Leveraging our exclusive network of top-tier, pre-vetted freelance creative professionals (Art Directors, Copywriters, UI/UX Designers, Animators, Illustrators, Photographers, Videographers, Creative Strategists, etc.).
    • Rigorous assessment of portfolios, experience, communication styles, and collaborative aptitude.
    • Targeted outreach to identify Rara Avis โ€“ the rare and exceptional talents who perfectly fit your brief.
  3. Custom Team Formation & Synergy Matching:
    • Presenting you with a curated shortlist of individual profiles and potential team configurations.
    • Facilitating introductory meetings and chemistry checks with prospective team members.
    • Expert guidance in selecting the optimal combination of personalities and proficiencies to ensure seamless collaboration and maximum creative output.
  4. Defined Roles & Responsibilities:
    • Assisting in clearly outlining the scope of work and deliverables for each team member.
    • Establishing clear communication channels and project management protocols.
  5. Ongoing Support & Integration (Optional Add-on):
    • Initial project kick-off facilitation to ensure a smooth start.
    • Optional ongoing advisory and mediation to foster team cohesion and address any emerging needs during the project lifecycle.
    • Performance check-ins to ensure sustained excellence.

Benefits of Partnering with Rara Avis:

  • Access to Elite Talent: Tap into a hidden pool of pre-vetted, independent creative luminaries without the burden of extensive recruitment.
  • Time & Cost Efficiency: Drastically reduce your internal recruitment time, advertising costs, and the risk of mis-hires.
  • Optimal Team Synergy: We build teams that not only possess the skills but also complement each other’s strengths and work harmoniously.
  • Flexibility & Scalability: Assemble project-specific teams, avoiding the overhead of permanent hires. Scale up or down as your needs evolve.
  • Reduced Risk: Our rigorous vetting process and strategic matching minimize the chances of creative misalignment or underperformance.
  • Focus on Your Core Business: Free up your internal resources to concentrate on strategy and execution, while we handle the intricate process of team building.
  • Guaranteed Fit (Our Promise): We are confident in our ability to assemble the perfect team for your project.

Ideal For:

  • Marketing & Advertising Agencies: Needing specialized talent for new pitches, overflow work, or niche campaigns.
  • Brands & Businesses: Launching new products, rebranding, or developing comprehensive creative assets without an in-house team.
  • Startups: Requiring nimble, high-impact creative teams to establish their brand presence.
  • Film & Production Houses: Assembling specialized crews for specific projects.
  • Individuals & Entrepreneurs: With a grand vision but limited connections to the creative elite.

Invest in the power of a perfectly assembled creative team. Let Rara Avis be your architect of creative excellence.


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Fashions Finest Africa Wraps Epic Show 2025 : Spotlights The Future Of Sustainable African Fashion

With Two Days Of Runway, Creativity, And Conversations; Epic Show 2025 Champions Funding, Sustainability, and Creative Power at the Heart of African Fashion

Host

Fashions Finest Africa has officially concluded Epic Show 2025, a two-day creative experience that delivered on its promise to spotlight Africaโ€™s boldest new voices in fashion while tackling real industry challenges. Held on July 5th and 6th at The Podium, Lekki, the event attracted a vibrant cross-section of designers, industry voices, culture leaders, and fashion enthusiasts all united by a shared commitment to shaping the future of African fashion.

Attendees

Epic Show 2025 opened with inspiring panel conversations on funding, fashion business literacy, and sustainability bringing together thought leaders and fashion veterans to explore the systems needed to support African fashion beyond aesthetics.

The sessions featured voices from across sectors; Jide Sipe, Mai Atafo, The style infidel, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, Dr. Yetty Ogunnubi, Abubakar Sanusi, Isaac John, Mabel Adeteye, Chidubem Ejezie and Dayo Nupo, each offering insight into the structural changes required for Africaโ€™s fashion economy to thrive. From navigating the venture capital landscape to addressing the climate impact of production, the discussions made it clear: creativity needs structure, and talent must meet opportunity.

The runway shows that followed reflected the same intentionality. 31 emerging designers took to the stage, presenting collections that merged local identity with global appeal. Each designer brought a fresh perspective from daring silhouettes to textile innovation showing the depth of talent rising across the continent.

We had Nubik Attire, Nenysty Atelier, Tsmallz Apparel, The Vantage Gent, The Fleks Apparel, House of Gold, Millennial Apparel by Ruby, Jayred Fashion World, Lamide Official, Ria Kosher, Asotiay, The U & J Brand, Gozifego, Trendecais x Yunik, 31 Woman Elegante, De Sewar, Onye Duo Duo, Tai.lore Clothing, Roju Ascent, Sarai Imani Atelier, Gloria & Co, RR Dot Design, Kijipa Couture, Tresha Trendy, Craftman Bespoke, Mak Africa, AO Afriq, R, Herant, Diuz! Authentic and Stella London.

Day 2 introduced one of the eventโ€™s standout moments: the Design for the Future (D4DF) competition, an initiative launched to spotlight visionary fashion talents at the start of their journey. After a compelling runway showcase, the winning designer was awarded a โ‚ฆ1 million grant and a closing slot at the grand finale showcase, a moment that earned a standing ovation from the crowd and marked a symbolic investment in Africaโ€™s next generation of creatives.

High-profile personalities including Queen Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, cultural ambassador and Queen of Ife, Mojibade Sosanya and media icon Frank Edoho were in attendance at the grand finale, further affirming the platformโ€™s credibility and wide-reaching cultural impact. Also present were respected industry figures like Mai Atafo and The Style Infidel, who offered guidance to the emerging designers backstage and lent their voices to panel conversations earlier in the programme.

Reflecting on the success of the show, Sola Oyebade, Founder of Fashions Finest Africa and CEO of Mahogany International, shared:

โ€œWhat we witnessed over the last two days is the future of African fashion in real time. From our panelists to the designers, to the audience that showed up with energy and purpose, Epic Show 2025 reminded us that Africa is full of brilliance; it only needs the right platforms. Thatโ€™s what FFA will always stand for.โ€

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Epic Show 2025 was a reminder that creative excellence on the continent is not in short supply. Whatโ€™s needed now is continued investment, strategic visibility, and stronger ecosystems and FFA continues to serve as one of the few platforms deeply committed to those outcomes. The event was produced by Mahogany International and made possible through the generous support of official partners Darling Hair, TEPS, and Mystic Beauty whose contributions helped shape the energy, experience, and success of this yearโ€™s edition.

Mai Atafo

About Fashions Finest Africa

Fashions Finest Africa (FFA) is a leading Pan-African platform dedicated to supporting new and emerging fashion creatives across the continent. Since its inception in the UK over 16 years ago, FFA has worked to amplify African talent through curated fashion showcases, talent discovery initiatives, and capacity-building conversations that support long-term growth. Its work focuses on visibility, access, and innovation within the African fashion space.

Fashions Finest Africa 2025

Fashions Finest Africa, THE EPIC SHOW Is Ongoing and Ends Today!

Day 1 of Epic Show 2025ย was a thrilling celebration of ideas, style, and substance. From the powerful panel sessions to striking runway moments, the energy was everything at this free attendance event .

Conversations explored the future of African fashion through the lenses of funding, business, and experience. Speakers like Jide Sipe, Yetty D, Chidubem (Innovate UK), Abubakar Sanusi, Dayo Nupo, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, Isaac Jon, Mabel Aladenusi-Adeteye, and Mai Atafo brought clarity, insight, and candour to the room.

And of course, the runway brought it home with  bold creativity, daring design, and standout moments that left the crowd inspired.

Today,ย  From the Design 4 The Future competition spotlighting next-gen talent, to the final runway showcases , there are fresh designs, dynamic voices, and a grand finish to this unforgettable weekend. It showcases debuting models and fashion designers alike.

Exciting product giveaways for the first 50 guests, courtesy of Darling Hair Nigeria. as the event is underway

Recap From January to March

Opportunities Recap For Debutants and Emerging Creatives

โ€œThe Amplify Bootcampโ€  For music artists & managers 

Are you a music artist looking to leverage your capacities and build up your career? Apply for โ€œThe Amplify Bootcampโ€, a 5-day professional boot-camp mentored by top experts in the Nigerian music industry

Register Here https://www.creationafricanigeria.org/the-amplify-bootcamp-opencall


  • Become part of a vibrant community of storytellers in film, TV, and the Creator Economy
  • Access fully-equipped media labs with podcast studios, editing suites, filming areas with green screens, and workspaces
  • Take advantage of workshops, masterclasses, and grant opportunities designed to elevate your skills and impact.

Click on this link to join community and register https://entertainmentandmediahubs.cchubcreativeeconomy.africa


Apply now for H.E.R 4-day Creative Bootcamp! Dive into music, poetry, photography, and project management while building hands-on skills, networking with industry professionals, and working on real projects. Enhance your creativity and career with expert-led sessions, collaborations, and valuable feedback.

Female Applicants  Only

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-xHCy8Q2Iin0MksDjsAvgpgmPL6vtAqW9CczI1brovhN2iw/viewform


Call for Short Animated Films! SUBMIT ENTRIES TO- Ladi@basementanimation.com DEADLINE – Saturday, March 15, 2025Are you an animator with a short film youโ€™d love to showcase The Afro Women in Animation Festival 2025 is the perfect platform to share your work with industry experts, fellow creatives and a passionate audience.

Submit your short animated film for a chance to have it screened at the festival. This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, storytelling, and technical skills on a bigger stage. 

For enquiry call : +2349060002407

Festival Date : March 22nd

Free Event

https://tix.africa/discover/afrowiafest2025?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabmuKxyQdRzuUnL3x_u1e8jDLT9qySQiHCPZrm2r_RwXxn2PUHkx2YO6Qk_aem_oLfZNGHXjYLE6edqupECTA

Lagos Fringe

Pawstudios Africa Calls For Creative Participants at Lagos Fringe.

lagos fringe open call poster

Open Call for Hybrid Identities: Merging Boundaries

Are you are an emerging creative? Participate in Lagos Fringe’s open call for theatre, dance , comedy , spoken words and visual arts organized by Pawstudios Africa. This is a multi-disciplinary arts festival showcase opportunity for debutant and emerging creatives

Submission

Deadline : May 18TH, 2025

Registration

Visit https://lagosfringe.com/participant-registration/

Event Date

Lagos Fringe is a 6-day festival showcase which will be taking place from November 18TH through to November 23RD 2025.