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We’re thrilled to invite you to the APVA Pre-Award Ceremony on Friday, 27th September 2024, leading up to the highly anticipated APVA Awards 2024! This is an incredible opportunity to engage with industry experts, learn from top voices, and prepare for an exciting awards weekend.
Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect:
Event Highlights:
Session Hosts
12:00 PM – How Can Creatives Play a Role in Changing the African Narrative
Hosted by JP Rugaba a Ugandan Writer, blogger, and tech enthusiast, with Juliana Nthenya, Founder and Host of the Crown of Glory Podcast, and Tosin Olomu, Founder of The Entrepreneur Lodge
12:30 PM – Business Development for Podcast Agencies: Generating Leads
Hosted by Amanda Cupido, the founder of Lead Podcasting, Podcast Producer and Author, with Briana Carnegie, the Director of Business Development at Lead Podcasting
13:00 PM – Podcasting as a Game Changer: Branding Tool
Hosted by Amanda Cupido, the founder of Lead Podcasting, Podcast Producer, and Author, with Damilola Onime, Communication Strategist, Voiceover Actor
Discussant Interview
13:30 PM – Adapting to Changing Media Landscapes in Africa
Hosted by Gina Tiger, with Nick Grubb, CEO at Kagiso Media
14:00 PM – From Local to Global: How African Podcasters Can Reach a Wider Audience
Hosted by Tolulope Kolade, with Jon Savage, CEO at InBroadcasting, Africa Podcast Network
14:30 PM – Building Relationships with Your Audience: Engagement Strategies for Podcasters
Hosted by Gwen Ehimen Lem, with Aggie Patricia, Founder, Agile Media Africa
Judges Special
15:00 PM – Tony Doe on APVA’s Judges Experience and Industry Insights
Judges Special with TonyDoe, a Podcaster, Broadcaster, and Radio Consultant hosted by Gina Tiger.
15:30 PM – Heneka Watkis-Porter on the Relevance of Awards in the African Audio Industry
Judges Special with Heneka Watkis-Porter, a Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Fashion Designer, and Podcaster hosted by Gina Tiger.
16:00 PM – Sean Loots on African Audio Industry and Podcasting
Judges Special with Sean Loots, an Award-winning South African Rdio Presenter, Podcast Host, Producer, and, Creative hosted by Tolulope Kolade.
16:30 PM – Kevin Masaba on African Audio Industry and Podcasting
Judges Special with Kevin Masaba, Radio Programmer, Consultant, and Podcast Coach hosted by Gina Tiger.
17:00 PM – Wangui Kimanui on African Audio Industry and Podcasting
Judges Special with Wangui Kimani, an Award-winning Poet and Co-Director hosted by Tolulope Kolade.
17:30 PM – Jennifer Kanari on African Audio Industry and Podcasting
Judges Special with Jennifer Kanari, Executive Voice Coach, Co-Founder & Administrator, The Voice Actors League of Kenya (VALK) hosted by Tolulope Kolade.
18:00 PM – Chukwuemeka Onukwo on African Audio Industry and Podcasting
Judges Special with Chukwuemeka Onunkwo, Voice Acting and Casting Director East, West, and Southern Africa for AVMworks.com, Founder VOAfrica and NVB.ng hosted by Tolulope Kolade.
18:30 PM – Jonathan Warncke on African Audio Industry and Podcasting
Judges Special with Jonathan Warncke, Managing Director of the South African Podcasters Guild hosted by Tolulope Kolade.
Want to stay updated? Hit the NOTIFY ME button to receive a live stream reminder! Each session is designed to give you exclusive insights into podcasting, voice work, and the evolving media landscape across Africa. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just starting, these sessions are packed with invaluable advice, strategies, and inspiration.
Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with knowledge, networking, and creativity as we gear up for the grand APVA Awards Ceremony on 28th September at 4 PM GMT
Join A Live Watch Party Near You!!🥳
Fun time, folks! 🎉 If you're in Uganda, South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, or Zambia, we've got watch parties lined up just for you, and you don't want to miss out!
APVA Awards Watch Party -Malawi
Host: Mzuzu E-Hub
Venue: Mzuzu E-Hub (Creative Arena)
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Connect with them: muzuzehub
Register now!
APVA Awards Watch Party -Uganda
Host: Radiomind Africa
Venue: The Patio Bella
Date: 28th September, 2024
Time: 5pm - 9pm
Connect with them: radiomindafrica
Register now!
APVA Awards Watch Party -Cameroon
Host: Mountain Hub
Venue: Mountain Hub, Buea
Date: 26th - 28th September, 2024
Time: 4pm daily
Connect with them: mountainhubb
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APVA Awards Watch Party -Nigeria (3)
Host: Tony Doe Media
Venue: The Pearl Academy (TPA), 100A Edjeba Road, Edjeba Warri South, Delta State, Nigeria
Date: 28th September, 2024
Time: 5pm - 7pm WAT
Connect with them: tonydoemedia
Register now!
APVA Awards Watch Party -Zambia
Host: Zambian Podcasters Hub
Venue: Africanaworks
Date: 28th September, 2024
Time: 4:30pm - 8pm
Connect with them: zedpodhub
Register now!
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With Love,
APVA Team.