Building Talent. Strengthening Workplaces. Powering the Creative Economy
Africa’s leading workforce development and human capital advisory firm for the fashion and creative industries connecting talent to opportunity, and building the businesses that power the economy.
Obsidian Advisory Africa is a workforce & human capital advisory for Africa’s creative & fashion industries.
We connect talent to sustainable careers and businesses.
We operate Nigeria’s first fashion-focused job hub, a hybrid space combining training with job placement to empower creatives.
Talent Development, Training & Career Advisory
We design and deliver industry-aligned training and career support for creatives across multiple career stages.
- Creative career pathway design
- Soft skills & leadership development
- Technical, digital & employability training
- Career advisory, coaching & mentoring
Enterprise Development & Business Support
We support creative entrepreneurs and businesses to build sustainable, scalable, and investment-ready enterprises.
- Business development & growth strategy
- Operational & financial planning
- Market readiness & access support
- MSME and startup advisory
Recruitment & Talent Placement
We connect trained and job-ready creative talent with employment and project-based opportunities.
- Recruitment & workforce matching
- Internship, apprenticeship & placement programs
- Employer engagement & talent readiness support
Project & Program Management
We manage creative and workforce development projects from concept through execution and reporting.
- Creative industry projects
- Donor-funded and private sector programs
- Monitoring, evaluation & reporting
HR Advisory & Consulting
We provide HR and people management advisory tailored to the realities of creative and emerging businesses.
- Workforce planning & role design
- HR systems & policies
- Performance management & organisational development
Research, Strategy & Policy Support
We deliver evidence-based research and advisory to support decision-making and ecosystem development.
- Industry & labour market research
- Strategy development & advisory
- Policy support for institutions and governments
Excellence
We uphold the highest standard in every tasks.
Transparency
We communicate openly, build trust, and operate with integrity in all our dealings.
Innovation
We embrace creativity and technology to deliver bold, future-forward workforce solutions.
Continuous Learning
We stay curious, embrace new knowledge, and invest in growth to stay ahead in a dynamic industry.
Collaboration
We believe in teamwork, strong partnerships, and empowering communities for collective success.
Impact
We focus on solutions that create meaningful and sustainable change in the fashion workforce.
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What People Says About Us
My experience with Obsidian Advisory Africa through the Bridge to Work Customer Service Training was highly impactful. I gained practical, real-world skills, improved my communication, and learned the value of professionalism and proper follow-up. The instructors were knowledgeable and made learning easy and engaging. The paid internship that followed led to a permanent role, giving me confidence and real work experience. I am truly grateful for the opportunity and the positive impact it has had on my career.
Before Obsidian, I felt lost in my career. The Bridge Program gave me direction, confidence, and the skills I needed to step into the role I always wanted. Beyond training, I was offered a paid internship amongst other opportunities. I am super glad I took the bold step to train with Obsidian.
Working with Obsidian transformed how we hire and manage talent. Their insight helped us build a team that is both competent and aligned with our company values.
Working with Obsidian has been a turning point for our staff. They left the training not just more skilled, but more confident, motivated, and ready to take on new challenges.
