ABOUT COH
Our COH advisors bring diverse expertise in community engagement, creative strategy, innovation, and impact. Their hands-on approach helps shape inclusive, meaningful experiences across all our programs.
We’re sparking creative solutions for Africa’s most pressing challenges—through collaboration, innovation, and community-driven impact.
Creative Open House (COH) is an independent, inclusive platform envisioned by Ephraim David, created to awaken creativity, build bold connections, and spark innovation through dynamic, transformative experiences.
COH brings together individuals across the full spectrum of the creative industry; filmmakers, visual artists, designers, writers, musicians, photographers, content creators, fashion stylists, and more offering a vibrant space to learn, collaborate, grow, and be seen.
More than just an event, COH is a movement powered by community. Every edition is strategically structured to feature:
– Hands-on workshops
– Insightful panel discussions
– A live creative challenge
– Fireside chats
– Performances and networking sessions
These elements are carefully curated to provide both practical knowledge and personal empowerment, connecting creatives with opportunities, collaborators, and a supportive audience that sees and celebrates their value.
Started as a Nollydic Project but now run as a fully independent project, this 2025 marks a new era: introducing a structured volunteer system that reflects our core belief in collaboration, shared ownership, and impact through service.
Open to both budding talents and established creatives, Creative Open House stands on a mission to empower one bold idea at a time, with a vision to be the heartbeat of creativity across Nigeria and beyond.
It is a home for creatives, where passion meets purpose, where talent is nurtured, and where every voice matters.
Our Core Values — C.O.R.E.S :
- Creativity: We champion bold thinking, originality, and artistic freedom; encouraging every creative to think beyond the ordinary.
- Openness: We embrace diversity, inclusivity, and free expression. Creating a welcoming space for all creatives, regardless of background or experience.
- Resilience : We believe in growth through boldness. COH inspires creators to learn, evolve, and rise above limitations in their personal and professional journeys.
- Empowerment: We provide the knowledge, tools, and platforms that enable creators to take confident steps forward and make lasting impact.
- Synergy: We thrive on collaboration, community-building, and shared success. COH is where creative minds connect and flourish together.
Our Mission
Our mission is to awaken creativity, connect dreamers, and spark innovation through dynamic gatherings. Empowering one bold idea at a time, one open house at a time.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the heartbeat of creativity across Nigeria and beyond. A vibrant hub where innovation thrives, collaboration sparks bold ideas, and every creative is empowered to rise, connect, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
Our Target Audience
At Creative Open House (COH), we serve a vibrant community of creatives—from musicians and writers to digital creators, fashion designers, and visual storytellers. These are the voices shaping culture and driving innovation across Africa. We target them because they’re not just artists—they’re entrepreneurs, changemakers, and collaborators ready to grow, connect, and make lasting impact through their creativity.