Creative portrait

25+

Active Mentors

Our Vision

We Don't Just
Teach. We
Empower.

TESA was born from a simple belief: the next generation of African creatives deserves more than inspiration. They deserve infrastructure, networks, and rigorous mentorship.

Supported by Ayooba Empowering Creatives Creative Leadership Manchester
Supported by Ayooba Empowering Creatives Creative Leadership Manchester
Supported by Ayooba Empowering Creatives Creative Leadership Manchester
Supported by Ayooba Empowering Creatives Creative Leadership Manchester
Showcase

Community
Exhibitions

Connection

Upcoming Gathering

The State of Mind Vol. 4

Art therapy, exhibition, networking, music & drinks — Cobden Street, Salford.

By The Numbers

The TESA Impact

150+

Mentees Trained

25+

Events Hosted

500+

Community Members

40+

Exhibitions

Community

Voices of
TESA

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from the creatives, mentors, and dreamers who make our platform what it is today.

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Adaeze Okonkwo

Mentee, Cohort 2

"TESA gave me the space to discover my creative voice. The mentorship programme connected me with people who truly understood the journey."

Shape the
Future

Pass on your legacy. Become a mentor to emerging creative leaders.

Apply to Mentor

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Curious

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