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PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Hereâs your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for growth!
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.
7th Edition Radio Broadcasting Convention
The Radio Broadcasting Convention, Africa 2026, is the 7th annual edition of Broadcast Media Africaâs flagship continental gathering for the radio and audio sector.
The two-day convention will bring together radio broadcasters, podcasters, regulators, technology providers, and media professionals from across Africa.
Theme: Unlocking the Podcasting Economy: Strategies for Production, Distribution, and Monetisation.
Date: July 1-2, 2026
Venue: Green Park in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Visit the link below for more information.
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.
Bookcracy 2026: The Nigeria We Read
Octofest Poetry presents Bookcracy 2026, a poetry and literary gathering themed âThe Nigeria We Readâ.
The event explores the gap between Nigeria as portrayed in literature and the lived realities of today, encouraging reflection through book readings, reviews, exchanges, and open conversations. Activities include book reading and review sessions, book exchange, and informal dialogue spaces designed to inspire community reflection.
Date: 12 June 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Tunde Odunlade Arts Gallery, Aare Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan
Visit the link below for more information.
FPK x Poetry After Lunch Open Mic
Female Poets Kenya, in collaboration with Poetry After Lunch, invites creatives and poetry lovers to an afternoon of poetry, expression, and community.
Under the theme âJune 25th,â the event explores how art responds to memory, grief, justice, healing, and hope. Through poetry and performance, participants will engage in conversations that challenge, remember, and imagine freer futures.
Date: June 18th, 2026
Time: 2 pm â 5 pm
Location: Kenya National Theatre, Wasanii Corner
Visit the link below for more information.
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!
Ngalabi Short Film Festival Returns for 10th Edition
The Ngalabi Short Film Festival is returning for its 10th edition, promising engaging programmes, a lineup of short films, and a special celebration marking the festivalâs 10-year milestone.
Since launching in 2016, the festival has remained committed to showcasing short films and celebrating filmmakers from Uganda, across Africa, and the African diaspora.
Date: 22â27 June 2026
Location: Kampala Goethe Zentrum and Century Cinemax Acacia Mall
Visit the link below for more details.
Lagos International Theatre Festival Returns in 2026
The Lagos International Theatre Festival is set to return for another edition, bringing together performers, productions, and audiences for a celebration of theatre and storytelling.
The two-day festival will feature a diverse range of performances and creative exchanges, creating a platform where cultures connect and voices take centre stage.
Date: 14â15 November 2026
Location: MUSON Centre, Lagos, Nigeria
Visit the link below for more details.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Yes, & Podcast ZM
Episode: Pretty Privilege: Real or Overrated?
On this episode of Yes, & Podcast ZM, the hosts take on the fascinating topic of pretty privilege and the often-unspoken advantages that can come with being perceived as attractive.
The hosts also examine the less-discussed side of attractiveness, including the pressure to maintain certain standards, the search for validation, changing ideas of beauty, and whether personality can ultimately have a greater impact than appearance.
Click on the link below to listen to the full episode.
OTHERS
COAL Open Mic Returns!. Date: 21 June 2026. Click here
Stop Rambling, Start Storytelling! The Art of Podcast Storytelling. Date: 24 June 2026. Click here
Creative Industries Business Summit 2026. Date: 29 June - 2 July 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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