TSC is a non-profit organisation in Lagos dedicated to supporting the creative industries by equipping them with skills and resources that impact their projects which contribute to societal change and development.
The Lantern Labs series, is designed to equip young creatives with critical thinking, creative thinking, and design thinking skills, enabling them to address societal issues and drive positive change in Nigeria.
According to Adun Okupe, the Executive Director at The Sahara Centre, “There is no denying that the creative industries shape culture. Their presence is evident in the movies we watch, the music we listen to, and the places we live. It is important that they are passing across the right messages, what defines us as Nigerians, and why we are the way we are. The Lantern Labs is a platform that will help young creatives design their projects more purposefully. They will learn from experts in the field who have built successful careers and can provide balanced support between producing works that drive social change and making profit.”
Adeyemo Shokumbi, a member of The Sahara Centre advisory board and architect, said “As Nigerians, we often take individual approaches to solving collective or systemic issues. What we need is a way to build a collective infrastructure that we can all tap into. The Sahara Centre has identified this crucial gap, and participants of the Lantern Lab Series will not only learn to identify social problems but also develop innovative solutions to solve them through their work.”
TSC will enrol 20 young Nigerians for the Lantern Labs commencing in October 2023 and provide a scholarship for one eligible candidate between 18 and 35 who applies before 31st August 2023. For six weeks, the participants will engage in four intensive sessions, following a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses problem-solving, critical thinking, research, strategic thinking, effective communication, and teamwork. Participants will also have access to a 3-month post-workshop mentorship and will become members of the Lantern Labs Alumni community.
