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PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Hereâs your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for growth!
Africa Podcast Day with Afripods
Afripods is set to celebrate Africa Podcast Day! This event is set to bring podcasters, storytellers and creatives together to celebrate the power of audio storytelling in Africa.
Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026
Location: Kofisi Kaskazi, General Mathenge
Time: 5:00â8:00 pm
Want to be a part of this? Visit the link below to register now!
Podcast Movement at SXSW
The Podcast Movement is bringing together thousands of podcasters from all over the world for a four-day event that will include networking, world-class education, and more!
Date: March 13-15, 2026
Donât miss out on this! Click on the link below to get your tickets now!
SPOKEN WORD/POETRY
Step into a realm where words dance, emotions echo, and the heartbeat of humanity is rhythmically unveiledâwelcome to the mesmerising world of spoken word and poetry events.
Rafinki Open Mic: Hey Love!
Rafinki, in partnership with Baraza Media Lab, is back with an evening of poetry and performance under the theme âHey Love!â.
Featuring Priscar Njeri, a Kenyan performance poet, storyteller, and digital creator whose work turns personal history into shared experience. Through intimate and emotionally charged performances.
Date: February 6th, 2026.
Entry: Free
Click on the link below to RSVP.
Lady Dynaminque Network: An Evening of Poetry
The LADY DYNAMIQUE collective invites poets, writers, creatives and literary enthusiasts to the private launch and group reading of its debut poetry collection, LADY DYNAMIQUE.
Featuring 90 womenâs voices from across the world, the collection explores identity, belonging, resilience and heritage through deeply personal and powerful poems, offering an evening of shared stories, reflection and creative connection.
Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Visit the link below for info & to register 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!
Africa Media Festival 2026
Africa Media Festival 2026 reflects on how media experts can respond thoughtfully to legal pressure, digital interference, and economic strain.
Them: Resilient Storytelling: Reimagining Media Freedom
Date: 25th-26th February 2026.
Location: Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi, Kenya
Visit the link below to get your ticket now!
Ubumuntu Arts Festival
Join the Ubumuntu Arts Festival as they bring together the best of art, music, and culture for a 10-day bash that will leave you inspired and energized.
Mark your calendars for 13â19 July 2026, and get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of creativity and community.
Click below for more information.
4th African Heritage Awards
The 2026 African Heritage Concert and Awards is coming!
Join in for a 3-day celebration of African excellence, culture, and heritage! This prestigious event honours African leaders, changemakers, and individuals who embody the spirit of African excellence.
Date: April 11-14, 2026
Venue: Ghana
Visit the link below for more information.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Underestimated Voices Podcast
Episode: Never Befriend Comparison
In this episode of the Underestimated Voices Podcast, Wedson talks about the silent danger of comparison, particularly during seasons when life feels delayed, lonely, or hidden.
Scrolling through social media can make it easy to feel left behind as you see others celebrating milestones. But what if?
This episode is a must-listen; visit the link below to listen now!
OTHERS
29th Time of the Writer: Ink-stitutions of Power. Date: 23-28 March, 2026. Register here
Tech Unite Africa 2025. Date: March 26, 2026. Click here
2026 True Crime Podcast Festival. Date: March 28th, 2026. Click here
The International Black Theatre Festival. Date: July 27-Aug 1 2026. Click here
47th Durban International Film Festival. Date: July 17-27, 2026. Click here
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