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Host a Session During the APVA Awards Season 2024! 🎉
This year, we’re opening our doors wider than ever, inviting industry experts, seasoned professionals, enthusiasts, and emerging talents to leverage the awards’ momentum.
Who We're Looking For:
Are you eager to share your story? We’re calling on dynamic speakers and facilitators across the audio spectrum—from podcasting savants to voice-over virtuosos and spoken word sorcerers.
If you think you have something to say and have the zeal to drive conversations that matter, we want you!
Click the link below to learn more!
New Issue Alert: Respond Issue 11 is Live! 💃🏾
Our Monthly Magazine, Respond Issue 11, is live!🥳
Our cover girl for this month is Stephanie Ugbeye, The Vocal Expressionist.
Stephanie Ugbeye, also known as "The Vocal Expressionist," is a seasoned Professional Media Consultant with a diverse skill set encompassing Creative Writing, Production, Singing, Screen & Voice Acting, Talk Hosting, and Voice Over Facilitation.
With a rich portfolio spanning over 150 brands, Stephanie specializes in providing impeccable vocal renditions for various projects, catering to language specifications in English, Itsekiri, and Pidgin.
Stephanie's exceptional talent has earned her recognition in the industry. In 2022, she was nominated for a SOVAS award in the category of Outstanding Spoken Word - Best African Voice-Over. In 2023, she clinched two prestigious APVA awards for Best Documentary & Spoken Word Record.
For a deeper insight into Stephanie's remarkable journey, download now to get the full scoop.
Podcast Opportunities
Digitallagos is looking for a creative podcast host with good organizational skills. They need a podcast host to help them launch their podcast show in Nigeria. Some key responsibilities of this role include interviewing guests who have expertise in a specific field, recording episodes, and managing their social media accounts,
Click the link below to apply.
Uplift Communities LLC in Cape Town, Western Cape, is looking for a Podcast Producer. They are a business consulting, legal services, and education company that helps people and businesses grow. It is a full-time job, and they want someone who will play a pivotal role in coordinating, producing, and promoting engaging podcast content.
Click the link below to apply.
Voiceover Opportunities
‘Charlie Dougless’ project is looking for a casting narrator voice artist. This is an educational demo video, and you need to have your own microphone for recording sessions. It is not a paid role. Hence it is an opportunity for new voice actors to gain first-hand experience.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, click the link below to apply.
An older male voice-over artist with a Nova Scotian accent or something similar is needed to recite and record a heritage story/manifesto of a family business person turning towards new aspirations to grow and expand the enterprise. This recording is taking place on 2nd April 2024, either in-person or remotely. If residing in Toronto, Montreal, or Calgary, you can attend an in-person recording session at their production facility.
If you’re a good match for this role, click the link below to apply.
Spoken Word Opportunity
Poetree Prompt
Poetree Prompt “Passion and Blood” is currently accepting entries for poems till 28 March 2024. You can submit your poem to the Poetree website and stand a chance to win $50 in their live raffle draw on Poetree’s YouTube channel.
If you’d love to take advantage of this opportunity, click the link below to learn more and submit your entry.
Novella’s + Poetry Collections
Driftwood Press has given an open call for novellas and poetry collections. They are currently accepting short fiction, craft essays, poetry, visual arts, comics, interviews, and more. The submission fee is $25. Make your submissions and stand the chance to win a cash prize of $300-$500 and 20% royalties.
If you’re interested in making a submission, click on the link below.
Other
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
Cultural Heritage Scholarship
Cultural Heritage Scholarship is currently accepting applications. This is an opportunity to activate your dream of studying in the Netherlands. This scholarship covers your tuition fee, airline ticket, visa costs, insurance, and daily allowance. You’re eligible to apply if you’re from Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Suriname, or South Africa. The deadline for application is 8 April 2024 at 16:00 CEST.
If you’re eligible and interested in this opportunity, click the link below to learn more and apply.
Rise Africa Photography Competition
Rise Africa presents their photography competition for 2024. They want the participants to engage in storytelling using photography. They want you to tell a story about the transformation of everyday elements of urban life. The winner will receive $500, and two finalists will each receive $200. Entries will close on 7th April 2024.
Click on the link below to submit your entry.
Click on the link below to submit your entry.
⏰ African writers can submit their fiction published works for the Caine Prize. You stand a chance to win £10,000 and a travel grant for events. Deadline: 31 March 31st, 2024. Click here
The Humanitarian Reporting Fellowship by the New Humanitarian is calling for applications from African journalists. You stand a chance to win a $25,000 stipend, travel and expenses, and a £10,000 cash prize. Deadline: 31 Match 2024. Click here
Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, and South African writers who have not published a book can apply for the SpringG Fellowship. The benefits include mentorship training and publishing. Deadline: 15 April 2024. Click here
Hii Stage is calling for applications from individuals in multimedia and transdisciplinary arts through grants of up to ₤15,000. Deadline: August 2024. Click here
News Central TV is hiring a graphics designer. Click here
News Central TV is hiring an Associate producer. Click here
Apply for the Spring Writing fellowship, a 6-week online mentorship program for developing Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, and South African writers between ages 18-25.
The script Development fund contest is now open. Stand the chance to win $3000 grant. Deadline: 19 April 2024. Click here
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