Sirius Africa EPK

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Sirius Africa, a company many years in the making, grew out of the Youth Empowerm

Movement and the national quest for more career and job opportunities for all, for motechnological innovation, as well a heightened sense of community among young peoOver the past decade, the people at Sirius Africa have looked on, as Lagos, Nigehas been transformed into a major cultural African melting pot, a center of explosentrepreneurial growth and a technological hub. For these reasons, the company hchosen Lagos as the location for a project designed to provide an outlet for youthcreativity, as well as to connect young entrepreneurs with national and global investSirius Africa is dedicated to providing a much needed infrastructure for these professio

liaisons to occur, with the ultimate goal of improving Nigerias economic and businclimate.

To be more specific, Sirius Africa provides a platform which it calls the Creative MeCenter, Nigeria's first youth entrepreneurial ecosystem for those with an interest in entertainment and fashion industries. The goal is to provide a facility 1) where suindividuals are free to realize themselves artistically; 2) that provides access to the staof-the art technologies required to ensure maximal results on whatever project that thembark on; and 3) where they can promote themselves and their businesses to investand audiences on a global scale.

Too many of Nigerias most talented young people are currently being drawn into conflict- ridden industry that is the oil business, entrance into which is usually a lost cawithout access to the right connections. Today, the average age of a Nigerian citizethe mid 20's, and people in that age group are highly involved with pop culture and latest fads. The people at Sirius Africa believe that the platform they offer is one wh

young people have long awaited.

In sync with the reforms being introduced into the Nigerian school system, Sirius Africa provide educational programs for the growing number of young people interested in entertainment and fashions sectors. This, and the successful businesses and projects tthe Sirius Africa facility helps to create, should provide more jobs for job seekers.

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The people at Sirius Africa believe that the timing is perfect for an effort like this. Ma

industry giants like Blackberry and Samsung have found the Nigerian consumer marto be very profitable. It has been estimated that the country has over 100 million celluphones, and with its booming youth population, this number will continue to rise. Abecause Nigeria is on the cutting-edge, numerous Asian and European firms now hafootholds in the country. Some examples of thriving international firms with a stropresence in Lagos include Porsche, Nestle and the KFC Corporation.

As idea entrepreneurs our aim is to secure a meeting with international corporatiowith major investments in Africa to discuss our business blueprint and develop a fruibusiness relationship that will lead to a joint venture and ultimately the constructionSirius Africa. This would benefit not only the individuals and companies involved, but countrys economy as a whole. Since the 1990s, Nigerian filmmakers have employpioneering film techniques, including the filming of an entire movie on a cell phone cameNollywood has grown by leaps and bounds, and is now #3 in the industry internationaIn addition, the country now has multiple television channels, with programs broadcastin the United Kingdom via Sky TV.

Sirius Africa seeks to capitalize on the success of the industry to provide even more quaprogramming. Nigeria continues to be on the front line of fashion as well as entertainmeMany international fashion firms have collaborated with Nigerian fashion designersproduce successful lines. For example, Temple Muse opened a flagship boutique in Lagin 2008 that sells high-end designs developed by both international designers and lotalent.

Sirius Africa plans to encourage such collaborative fashion projects by providing design

with an international platform. Sirius Africas top-of-the-line photo studios offers designthe opportunity to photograph and showcase high-end fashion designs. In addition, wish to help talented designers with little capital to successfully promote their designs.

We consider Sirius Africa to be a Youth Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. The culture behSirius Africa is a global movement consisting of young entrepreneurs, students, aprofessionals alike on 4 continents and counting.

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The Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja is currently one of the countrys most celebrat

locations for conferences, but what these facilities do not provide Sirius Africa will. TTranscorp Hilton facilities are expensive and do not enable entrepreneurs to reach outlarge numbers of people. The Creative Media Center, on the other hand, makepossible for entrepreneurs and artists to share their talents with a global audience.

The limited amount of angel investor funding available in Nigeria means that youentrepreneurs and artists require a new model if they are to make their innovative ideaconcrete reality. Sirius Africa will provide this infrastructure and a centralized place wheartists can meet potential investors.

In order to become members with access to all the facilities, individuals will pay a smannual fee, which also will allow them to bring four other colleagues at any one timethe facility. This additional perk will help create a more vibrant atmosphere and leadfurther collaboration.

Furthermore, Sirius Africa will offer member entrepreneurs and artists access to cuttiedge technologies, educational programs that promote new and innovative technolog

in the arts and talent management services.

The Creative Media Center will contain music production, dance and acting studios,well as a multi-purpose theater that seats a thousand guests. This space is intended comedy, improvisational acts, and open meetings modeled after the TED Conference.

The facilities will also include a multi-purpose room for meetings and fundraisers, aseveral business centers where members can draft proposals. There will also be seve

common areas, equipped with comfortable seating where artists can relax acollaborate informally with other colleagues.

To conclude, the atmosphere entrepreneurs and artists will experience in Sirius AfricCreative Media Center will be closer to what we call a creative happy hour ratthan that of a corporate business.

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