ACCRA, Ghana – Stars From All Nations (SFAN), Ghana’s leading edtech and human capital development company, is set to host the Organic and Artificial Minds Breakfast Meeting in partnership with award-winning architectural firm Adjaye Associates on November 13, 2026, at the Adjaye Associates Studio in Accra.
The event, which is supported by Samsung Ghana and musician, hospitality entrepreneur and media executive Desmond Blackmore, popularly known as D-Black, will bring together influential figures and practitioners from artificial intelligence, technology, architecture, design, business, education and the creative industries to explore what it means to be human in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Rather than the traditional format of multiple speeches, the breakfast meeting will feature a high-level keynote conversation and fireside-style exchanges. The sessions are designed to encourage meaningful discussions, challenge existing assumptions and connect individuals and organisations shaping the future of technology and creativity.
A major highlight of the event will be the presentation of the headline findings of The State of AI Careers in Young Ghana, Edition One, a research project by SFAN with support from Samsung Ghana.
Samsung Ghana, which works with young Ghanaian creatives throughout the year, is supporting the research to gain a deeper understanding of how young people are incorporating artificial intelligence into their work and the kind of support they need to maximise its benefits.
The partnership builds on the Quantum Leap Career Fair, which SFAN and Samsung Ghana jointly organised at the British Council in 2025.
The research comes at a time when youth employment remains a major concern in Ghana. According to the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), only 10 per cent of university graduates in Ghana secure formal employment within a year of completing their studies. The growing influence of artificial intelligence is adding another dimension to the already challenging transition from education into the world of work.
The creative economy is particularly important to the conversation, as many young Ghanaians increasingly depend on creative industries for their livelihoods. However, as they pursue opportunities in music, design, media, architecture and other creative fields, artificial intelligence is reshaping how work is produced, how talent is discovered and who gets access to professional opportunities.
To provide a clearer picture of these developments, SFAN will draw on data from a survey scheduled to be conducted on October 28, 2026, during its ReadyforWork AI Careers Coaching Session.
The session, which will be hosted by Google at the Google AI Community Center in Accra, is expected to attract between 100 and 150 young participants. SFAN has indicated that all information collected will be aggregated and anonymised, with participants’ consent obtained before their responses are used.
Commenting on the partnership, Tracy Kyei, Corporate Marketing Lead at Samsung Electronics West Africa Ltd, Ghana branch, said the company was interested in understanding how young creatives were adopting artificial intelligence and the impact it was having on their work.
“We work with young Ghanaian creatives all the time, and we see how quickly they’re picking up AI and making it their own. What we don’t have yet is clear data on what it means for their work and their income. That’s why we’re backing SFAN on this. We want to listen first, then find practical ways to support them,” she said.
Tom-Chris Emewulu, Founder and President of Stars From All Nations (SFAN), said the breakfast meeting would provide an important platform to bring the experiences of young people into conversations about the future of work and the creative economy.
“Only one in ten young Ghanaians finds formal work within a year of graduating. Many of the rest are building careers in a creative economy where AI is changing dramatically,” he said. “This breakfast puts their experience, and real data, in front of the people who shape that economy.”
For Adjaye Associates, the discussion also presents an opportunity to examine the relationship between technological advancement, African knowledge systems and human creativity.
Kofi Bio, CEO of Adjaye Associates, Accra, said intelligence should not be viewed solely through the lens of technology, stressing the importance of culture, tradition, landscapes and the collective knowledge of communities.
“At Adjaye Associates, we believe that intelligence extends beyond technology. It is embedded in our cultures, landscapes, traditions and the accumulated knowledge of our communities. As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes how we think, create and design, the question is not simply what these tools can do, but how we use them to build on the intelligence we already possess.
“The Organic and Artificial Minds Breakfast is an opportunity to explore this relationship and consider how technology can expand the possibilities of African creativity without diminishing the human imagination and originality that underpin it,” he said.
The seventh edition of the SFAN Breakfast Meeting will feature a morning of discussions, networking and practical experiences.
The programme will include the unveiling of key findings from SFAN’s research on artificial intelligence and entry-level employment in Ghana, followed by brief remarks from Samsung Ghana.
A high-level keynote panel discussion on creativity and artificial intelligence will also bring together His Excellency Ronald Micallef, Ambassador of Malta to Ghana; Hon. George Opare Addo, Esq., Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment; Roberta Annan, Founder of Annan Capital Partners; Desmond Blackmore (D-Black), musician, hospitality entrepreneur and media executive; and award-winning rapper, singer and music producer Elorm Adablah, popularly known as E.L.
The session will be moderated by Kofi Bio, CEO of Adjaye Associates.
Guests will also have the opportunity to experience Samsung’s Galaxy AI through a dedicated exhibition corner, where they can explore the technology on Samsung devices during the networking session.
The programme will further feature a guided tour of the Adjaye Associates Studio, giving participants an opportunity to experience the firm’s working environment and creative space.
Adding a production dimension to the event, Sunup to Sundown, the film production company associated with major projects including The Woman King, Beasts of No Nation and Snowfall, will document the entire experience.
The event is expected to provide a platform for meaningful engagement among industry leaders, policymakers, creatives and young professionals on how artificial intelligence can contribute to the growth of Africa’s creative economy while preserving the originality, cultural identity and human imagination that define African creativity.
