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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.
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PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Hereâs your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for growth!
The Business of Podcasting with Adelle Onyango
Join a conversation with Adelle Onyango, founder of Legally Clueless Africa, a media platform home to several popular podcasts.
This session explores how podcasting can move from a side hustle to a full-time career by building stories, community, and commercial value. It is designed for anyone interested in understanding the business side of podcasting and how creators can grow sustainable media platforms.
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM CAT (Johannesburg)
Visit the link below for more information.
Sandwich Podcast x AIESEC Daystar Campus Tour
The Sandwich Podcast is partnering with AIESEC in Daystar for a full-day campus takeover event at Daystar University.
The event will feature a creative masterclass, live podcast performances, campus confession segments, discussions like âRed FlagâGreen Flagâ, and interactive sessions designed to create fun, open conversations and engagement across campuses.
Date: 10 June 2026
Venue: Daystar University Auditorium, Nairobi Campus
Registration is required. Click on the link below to register.
VOICEOVER
Immerse yourself in events that will give you unforgettable experiences in the voiceover industry. Get into the captivating world of voice acting, where you learn from industry experts and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
The Art of Voiceover Performance with Victoria Ogunremi
The Art of Voiceover Performance is an Instagram Live session featuring voiceover coach George Flowers, hosted by voice actor Victoria Ogunremi.
This session explores the deeper side of voiceover performance from delivery and intentionality to the thinking behind powerful reads. Designed to go beyond a regular Q&A, the conversation promises practical teaching and insights into what makes a voice performance truly unforgettable.
Date: 30 May 2026
Time: 8:00 PM WAT | 1:00 PM CST
Platform: Instagram Live
Click on the link below for more details.
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.
Mic & Mind: Open Mic Night
Mic and Mind is hosting a free open mic night featuring poetry, music, stories, and spoken word in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.
It is a space for creatives to connect, listen, and share honestly. The event invites attendees to unwind and experience live performances, meaningful conversations, wine, familiar faces, and new connections.
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM â 8:00 PM
Location: SOTO Gallery, 10 Omo Osagie Street, Ikoyi
Visit the link below to register.
The Listening Room: Unfiltered Spoken Word Night
The Listening Room is an intimate evening of raw talent and spoken word.
The event is headlined by Scar Poetry, bringing a powerful performance to an up-close creative experience at The Other Room.
Date: 27 May 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Social House, Nairobi, Kenya
Tickets: KES 1,500 per person
Visit the link below for more details.
RovingHeights: Open Mic Night
RovingHeights is hosting an Open Mic Night featuring poetry, music, spoken word, and raw storytelling across its Garki, Ibadan, and Kaduna stores.
The event invites creatives to share their stories or simply come and experience the atmosphere, conversations, and performances in a relaxed creative space. Entry is free for everyone attending.
Date: 29 May 2026
Time: 5 PM
Location: Roving Heights Bookstore â Garki, Abuja | Ibadan | Kaduna
Click on the link below for more details.
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!
Creative Industries Business Summit 2026
The Creative Industries Business Summit 2026 is here!
This event brings together creative professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors for four days of continental conversation on growing Africaâs creative economy.
Date: 29 June - 2 July 2026
Venue: Mulungushi Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia
Visit the link below for more information.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Victoria Ogunremi
Victoria Ogunremi is a voice actor, stage and screen performer, and compère known for bringing scripts to life through voice and expression.
She is the voice of voiceof_vo. She works across the intersections of storytelling and performance, using her craft to give character and presence to the words she delivers. In 2025, she was named ICONIC Voiceover Artist of the Year, a recognition that speaks to her growing reputation and impact on the craft.
Follow her work on Instagram via the link below.
OTHERS
â°Ouida Lagos Open Mic Night Returns This May. Date: May 21, 2026. Click here
The Bragging Circle: A Celebration of African & Diaspora Creatives. Date: 22 May, 2026. Click here
All African Women Poetry Festival (AAWPF) Returns â Virtual Edition. Date: 24â25 May 2026. Click here
Sip & Write Poetry Hangout. Date: 1st June 2026. Click here
Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit. Date: 22â23 September 2026. Click here
5th World Poetry Slam Championship. Date: October 5â11, 2026. Register here
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With Love,
APVA Editor.