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Welcome back to your one-stop where we keep you updated with the latest events in the creative space! Add these events to your calendar to ensure you don't miss the excitement and valuable opportunities they offer.
PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Here’s your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for career growth!
PODMOV PODFRONT 2024
The podcast movement is excited to host its inaugural podcast upfront-style event on March 26th at Evolutions, live from Los Angeles, CA. They’re going to bring together podcasting’s top publishers with the premier brands, agencies, and buyers.
Storytelling Techniques
Gathoni Kimuyu, the multi-talented creative producer, will be talking in depth about the art of storytelling. No matter your podcast genre, Gathoni’s insights on creating stories that resonate promise to be a game-changer.
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.
(Un)spoken Word Poetry Events
Do you love to write or listen to poetry? Then you should join (un)spoken word poetry group as they have an array of events lined up with their dates on the flier. They have both virtual and physical events coming up.
Naija Poetry Fest 2024
Naija Poetry Fest is going to be a poetry celebration at the University of Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria. If you’re a poet, a poetry enthusiast, an aspiring poet, or someone who appreciates the power of words, then this event is for you.
Pushin Pee
Pushin Pee is organizing an event for creatives and art lovers in Abuja. They will be celebrating World Poetry Day with poems, paintings, and photography alongside palm wine and some spicy peppered meat.
Voices Behind The Curtain
Street Project Foundation and the Abuja ARTvocacy movement, in collaboration with Liberia Italy, present “Voices behind the curtain,” which is an evening of creative expressions in remembrance of victims of organized crime.
Whispers 4.0
Whispers is an event to celebrate World Poetry Day, which is holding 24 March 2024. The event is free and anywhere you are in the world, you can join in on the event.
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!
International Journalism Festival
This event is slated for 17-21 April 2024 in Italy. For those unwilling to travel, the festival sessions will be live-streamed, and on-demand videos of other sessions will be made available.
World News Media Congress
This conference will consist of 3 summits, 2 study tours, and extra workshops for more inspiration. If you’re invested in a better future for news media, then this conference is for you.
Women’s International Film Festival Nigeria (WIFFEN 2024)
The second edition of the bi-annual Women’s International Film Festival Nigeria (WIFFEN) is holding 20-23 March 2024. The aim of the festival is to celebrate women filmmakers on a global scale and foster conversations around the empowerment of women through filmmaking in Nigeria and beyond.
Kids Lit Club
Afro Kids in conjunction with Baraza Media Lab, is organizing a kids lit club event from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. This session with Margaret Muthee will include captivating stories and interactive games for kids aged 6-10.
OTHER
See other events that you might be interested in.
Eco Bank Art Fair
Eco Bank Art Fair is a 10-day event set to take place in Lagos from 22-31 May 2024. This year’s theme, “A New Heritage,” promises to be a melting pot of different creative expressions.
African Heritage Awards 2024
The 2024 African Heritage Awards ceremony will be taking place in Lagos. This event aims to celebrate our continent’s greatness and unique diversity.
Africa Soft Power Summit by Africa Soft Power. Date: May 27th to 31st. Click Here
Shisanyama Weekend by Zandy Shejay and Podcast and Chill Network. Date: June 21, 22, and 23. Click Here
⏰Calling All Sales Representatives: A 2-Day Creative Workshop on Performing and Public Speaking. Date: March 29 - 30th. Click Here
⏰The second edition of the Bellafricana Summer Pop-up London. Date: July 4th - 10th March 26th - 27th. Click Here
⏰ BIC Africa Online Acceleration Programme 2024 for Women Entrepreneurs. Deadline: 19th March 2024.
The podcast show 2024. Date: 22-23 May 2024. Click here
⏰Evolutions is a networking event for podcasters you don’t want to miss. Date: March 26-29 2024. Click here
⏰Fashion and Arts Business and Mentorship Summit 2.0. Date: March 28 2024. Click here
The podcast movement heads to Washington D.C. in August 19-22, 2024.Click here
Register for WOMEN IN PODCASTING WORKSHOP holding 9-12 April 2024. Click here
Register for Independent Podcast Conference holding 13-14 september 2024. Click here
Artmesh is an event for creatives which holds on the first friday’s of every month. Click here
Poetry and fiction from Africa will be taking place in Levinsky room, 3rd floor, Roland Levinsky Building at 19:00-20:30. Date: 21 March 2024. Click here
Black Out Poetry’ From African Prose to Poetry will be taking place at National Museum of Art, 950 Independence Avenue, Washington DC at 1:00- 3:00 PM. Date: 21 March 2024. Click here
The STARTS prize will be giving out a grand prize of ₤15,000, as well as five awards of distinction of ₤3,000 in Linz, Austria. Date: September 4-8, 2024. Click here
Afros and Audio will be held in Baltimore. Date: October 18-20, 2024. Click here
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