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Looking to stay ahead and make the most of every opportunity this year? Our annual calendar is your go-to guide for everything happening in our ecosystem, from hands-on workshops and creative labs to insightful webinars, conferences, and special community events.
Align your schedule and stay connected with everything happening at APVA.
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PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Hereâs your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for growth!
The Young God Fridays: The Power, Politics & Pleasure of Woman
This edition of TYG Fridays is an intimate, electric evening designed to spark honest conversations about womanhood through three lenses we often keep separate, but never should: power, politics, and pleasure.
Hosted by Rodney of The Young God, W.O.M.A.N brings women into the center of the room, not as talking points, but as truth-bearers.
Dates: March 27th, 2026
Location: Abuja
Entry: Limited capacity
Click on the link below to get tickets.
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!
RadiomindAfrica Broadcast Summit
Radiomind Africa is hosting a day-long Radiomind Broadcast Summit. This event will explore the good practices of AI usage in media.
Join the conversation as they rethink and strategize the future of broadcasting.
Theme: âIntelligent Broadcasting to Digitally Native Africaâ
Date: 13th March, 2026
Donât miss this chance to connect with other like-minded individuals.
Click on the link below for more information.
VOICEOVER
Immerse yourself in events that are set to give you unforgettable experiences in the voiceover industry! Get into the captivating world of voice acting, where you get to learn from industry experts and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
The Voiceover Factory Meetup
The Voice Factory is hosting a one-day exhibition at the University of Johannesburg, giving attendees the chance to connect with one of South Africaâs leading voiceover communities in person.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet the TVOF team, consult live with practitioners, sign up for free consultations, and stand a chance to win prizes.
Date: Friday, 13th March, 2026
Entry: Free
Venue: University of Johannesburg
Visit the link below to register now.
On-Air & Rising Media Conference
The On-Air & Rising Media Conference is a training and networking event designed to support the next generation of radio professionals, created specifically for on-air personalities with less than five years of experience.
Date: March 19th, 2026
Visit the link below to register now!
RENDACON Animation Summit 2026
RENDACON Animation Summit 2026 is a two-day industry event focused on the business, sustainability, and global future of African animation.
This summit will bring together studio founders, animators, producers, broadcasters, investors, and other industry leaders for panels, workshops, masterclasses, fireside chats, and networking.
Date: March 24â25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM daily
Venue: Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
Visit the link below to register 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 Ă Zen Tribe Present: The Art Attack
The Art Attack is set to be held on World Poetry Day!
This event is ideal for poetry lovers, creatives, and anyone who wants an afternoon of live poetry, music, and real connection, with art as a tool for healing and mental wellness.
Date: March 21st, 2026
Location: 3ZERO House, Nairobi
Visit the link below to register now.
The Orange Black Dialogue
Orange Poetry Africa, in partnership with BlackFest Creatives and Thando Writing, is hosting a World Poetry Day 2026 panel titled The OrangeâBlack Dialogue: AI, Authorship & Identity Across Borders.
This cross-continental Instagram Live will bring together poets and performing artists from Nigeria and the UK for a conversation on creativity, ownership, identity, and the future of poetry in the age of AI.
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM WAT | 7:00 PM GMT
Entry: Free
Visit the link below for more information.
Purple Ink: Herscape
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Purple Ink, an all-women poetry event in collaboration with Orange Poetry Africa.
This special event is designed to cater to the unique needs of female creatives, providing a safe and nurturing space to share ideas, inspire one another, and express themselves through the power of poetry.
Date: 27th-28th March, 2026.
Visit the link below for more information and to get your ticket.
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!
Filmmakers Hangout
Filmmakers Hangout is back for its 7th Edition, bringing together filmmakers, storytellers, creatives, and civic leaders for an afternoon of conversation, film, and connection.
This edition will feature a screening of The People Shall, a Q&A with the filmmakers, conversations on climate storytelling, governance, and leadership, plus networking, live music, and poetry.
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM â 6:00 PM
Venue: Kenya National Theatre, Main Auditorium.
Visit the link below to register now.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
On Uganda Podcast
Episode: Your Menstrual Cycles Are a Superpower, Not Enemy.
In this episode of On Uganda Podcast, Aggie Patricia Turwomwe sits with Rianne Lelia Bateeze, founder of Wellness With Her Club, for a grounded conversation on womenâs health, mental wellbeing, productivity, and what it takes for people to truly thrive in todayâs economy.
Together they unpack the quiet health crises many women are facing, the pressure of surviving daily life while trying to build careers and businesses, and why wellness should not be treated as a luxury but as a basic part of everyday life.
Click on the link below to listen to the full episode.
OTHERS
Women Kreatives Connect Summit. Date: March 14th, 2026. Register here
Accent, Diction & Market Fit: What African Voice Talent Must Get Right. Date: March 29th, 2026. Click here
Africa Media Perspectives Date: 25-26 March 2026. Register here
4th African Heritage Awards. Date: April 11-14, 2026. Click here
Podcasting Moms Conference. Date: April 20, 2026. Register here
One Voice Conference UK. Date: May 12th-17th 2026. Click here
Ubumuntu Arts Festival. Date: 13â19 July 2026. Click here
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