Event Board: #32
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PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Here’s your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for growth!
Podfest Malawi
On February 1, 2025, Podfest Malawi will host Malawi's biggest podcasting event.
Get ready for an all-day event with live podcast sessions, performance workshops, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
You don't want to miss the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with industry leaders!
Click on the link below to get your ticket now!
Ghana Podcast Forum 2025
The Ghana Podcast Forum is coming! Join the ultimate event for podcast enthusiasts and creators in Ghana. This is an opportunity for you to network with other podcasters and learn how to grow and monetize your podcast.
Date: February 21-23, 2025
Venue: Bako Events Centre, East Legon, Accra, Ghana.
Learn from industry experts and network with fellow podcasters.
Tickets start at ₵100.
Don't miss out; click on the link below to get your tickets now.
2025 True Crime Podcast Festival
The True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival is here again!
This event offers a unique chance to meet and interact with your favourite podcasters and content creators. The festival will feature live podcast recordings, panel discussions, and a podcast gallery where you can mingle with great minds.
Mark your calendars for July 18-20, 2025, and prepare for an amazing experience.
Early bird tickets are now available in limited quantities. Click the link below to get your ticket.
VOICEOVER
VOAFRICA WEB SERIES: Grow Your VO GIG in 2025
VOAfrica is excited to offer a FREE web series, providing world-class voice-over training to all!
Break down financial barriers and develop your skills with expert guidance.
Date: 25th January 2025.
Prepare to advance your voice-over career by clicking the link below to secure your spot.
SPOKEN WORD/POETRY
Step into a realm where words dance, emotions echo, and the heartbeat of humanity is rhythmically unveiled—welcome to the mesmerizing world of spoken word and poetry events.
Poetry Slam Africa Festival
Join Poetry Slam Africa on January 24th, 2025, as they celebrate 16 years of Poetry Slam Africa, East Africa's longest-running spoken word platform.
This special gala will bring together past winners to showcase their journeys and contributions to the evolving poetry landscape. Expect electrifying performances, tributes to literary legends, and discussions on promoting African poetry, literature, and culture.
Don't miss this unforgettable evening of celebration. Click on the link below to get your ticket now!
Ladu Youth Poetry Slam: Champions Edition 2025
Join the Ladu Youth Poetry Slam: Champions Edition 2025, a day packed with creativity, learning, and electrifying performances!
Date: 21st January 2025
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Namaste Kampala, Kamwokya, Uganda
Tickets: 20K UGX All Access
Visit the link below for more info and to register.
Poetry Slam Africa Concert
Get ready for an unforgettable night of poetry, music, and celebration at the Poetry Slam Africa Concert!
Experience the vibrant spirit of Africa through powerful storytelling and soulful sounds. Listen to talented poets and musicians from across the region as they come together in a dynamic fusion of art, music, and culture that transcends borders and unites us all.
Date: 25th January, 2025
Mark your calendars for an evening of magic; visit the link below now!
Jinja Open Stage
Join Jinja Open Stage for an enchanting evening of nature-inspired poetry, connection, and creative expression.
Share your poems or listen to the words of fellow nature lovers. Connect with like-minded individuals in a serene and inspiring setting.
Date: January 28th, 2025
You can’t afford to miss this event; head over to the link below and get your ticket now.
MEDIA
Audio creatives do not thrive in isolation. As such, we are always on the lookout for the hottest events to keep you connected and on top of your game!
Master Your Art At Create Day
SAE Institute is proud to present Create Day, a FREE workshop event tailored for aspiring creatives in film, audio, gaming, and animation.
This exciting event is designed to provide hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and expert guidance to help you elevate your craft.
Click on the link below to secure your spot now!
Africa Media Festival 2025
Africa Media Festival 2025 is set to bring together media, creative, and tech innovators to explore storytelling and innovation.
Theme: Building Gaps, Connecting Media Future
Date: 26th-27th February 2025.
Location: Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi, Kenya
You have a chance to join a conversation that matters; register now!
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
The Unserious Podcast
Episode: The Slap Purge with TEA (Season Finale)
Join the host of the Unserious Podcast, Mannie, and his co-host, a talented voiceover artist, content creator, & presenter for Pulse Sports, as they go into a hypothetical scenario: a slap purge event where anyone can slap anyone for a day. It's all banter, jokes, and good fun.
Click on the link to get a good laugh. Don’t forget to check out more episodes here
OTHERS
See other events that you might be interested in.
⏰All African Women Poetry Festival 3.1. Date: 25th January 2025. Register here
The 2025 ATW Media Awards. Date: 30th of January 2025. Click here
The BC International Jazz Festival. Date: 15th February, 2025. Click Here
Tech Unite Africa 2025. Date: March 27, 2025. Click here
The International Black Theatre Summit. Date: April 27-May 2, 2025. Click here
The Podcast Show 2025. Date: 21-22 May 2025. Click here
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