Crew Development Institute
CDI
Sponsorship Partnership
Building Africa's live event production workforce through world-class training, mentorship, and real-world experience.
Building Africa's live event production workforce through world-class training, mentorship, and real-world experience.
When a global artist performs across Africa, the lights, sound, and video walls are often operated by crews flown in from abroad. Local technicians—eager, capable, but untrained in international standards—watch from the wings. CDI exists to change that equation.
Africa's stages are ready to shine—but they need trained crews.
A comprehensive ecosystem for technical production training
School programs and hands-on training for local technicians in lighting, audio, video, and rigging. University partnerships across three continents.
On-site and virtual production management. Industry professionals mentoring and supporting local crews on real productions.
Direct production support during transition, phasing out as local teams become self-sufficient. Building capacity for world-class events.
Your partnership creates a multiplier effect: each trained technician supports 5+ additional jobs, elevates production quality, and keeps revenue on the continent.
Seasoned professionals building Africa's technical production future
15+ years across concert touring, television, and film. IATSE 728 member. CBU Professor. Designed for Fantasia, Amaarae, The Isley Brothers, Anita Baker, Jason Derulo, and more.
Experience spanning film, television, high-profile national events, and concert touring for top-tier artists across hip-hop, R&B, and soul.
10+ years specializing in technical direction, stage management, and live event production. Expert in LED wall systems and sustainable infrastructure.
On-the-ground partner providing facilities, equipment storage, local recruitment, and ongoing crew deployment across West Africa.