Safaricom Director of Brand and Marketing Zizwe Awuor during the Cannes Young Lions creative competitions at EABL HQs, Nairobi on March 8, 2025/ SAFARICOM X

The Cannes Young Lions competition started at the East Africa Breweries Limited headquarters in Nairobi, offering young creatives a chance to display their talent.

Cannes Young Lions creative competitors at the EABL headquarters, Nairobi on March 8, 2025/ VICTOR IMBOTO

The winners are set to gain the opportunity to compete on an international level.

Cannes Young Lions creative competitors at the EABL headquarters, Nairobi on March 8, 2025

The competition, which started this Saturday, will end Sunday, March 8, 2025.

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The competition is being held at EABL headquarters and is sponsored by Safaricom.

As these young talents compete for a sought-after place at the Cannes Lions Festival in France, Safaricom PLC plays a crucial role in supporting their journey.

Cannes Young Lions creative competitors at the EABL headquarters, Nairobi on March 8, 2025/ VICTOR IMBOTO
Participant at the Young Lions Competition held at EABL Headquarters on Saturday, March 8, 2025. [PHOTO: BRIAN SIMIYU]
Participant at the Young Lions Competition held at EABL Headquarters on Saturday, March 8, 2025. [PHOTO: BRIAN SIMIYU]
Cannes Young Lions creative competitions session at EABL HQs, Nairobi on March 8, 2025/ SAFARICOM X
Cannes Young Lions creative competitors at the EABL headquarters, Nairobi on March 8, 2025/ VICTOR IMBOTO
Founder & Chief Creative Officer of The Quollective Africa Emuron Alemu addressing the Cannes Young Lions Competition participants on March 8, 2025. [PHOTO: BRIAN SIMIYU]