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PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Hereâs your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for growth!
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.
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.
Kickstart Into VOs: Virtual Voiceover Community Hangout
Kickstart Into Voiceovers is bringing back its virtual community hangout, creating a space for voice artists to connect, learn, and grow together.
The session will feature practical activities, including a Blind Script Challenge, script workouts, games, and a virtual VO session with industry experts. The event is designed to encourage collaboration, skill development, and community among voice artists.
Date: 27 June 2026
Time: 4:00 PM â 6:00 PM
Location: Google Meet
Free Entry: Registration Required
Click on the link below to register.
The Voice and Artistry Showcase (TVAAS) 2.0 is back with âSound Tapestryâ
The Voice and Artistry Showcase (TVAAS) 2.0 is back with âSound Tapestryâ, an immersive event celebrating voice, sound, and creativity.
The event will be hosted by Vinney Oxygen, featuring voiceover performances, live podcast sessions, spoken word, music, comedy, and other creative expressions, bringing together audio creators and lovers of storytelling.
Date: 11 September 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Venue: Transform Studio, Festac, Lagos
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.
Poetry Village Presents âLetters Never Sentâ Open Mic
Poetry Village, in collaboration with The Mart Recreational Park presents an open mic experience themed âLetters Never Sentâ, an evening dedicated to turning unspoken emotions into poetry, music, and storytelling.
In celebration of Menâs Mental Health Month, the event creates a safe space for expression, encouraging people to share stories of love, grief, forgiveness, gratitude, and truths that have been left unsaid. The programme will feature poetry, music, games, giveaways, and meaningful conversations.
Date: 25 June 2026
Time: 4-7 PM
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Visit the link below for more details.
LASU Poetry Slam 4.0 Auditions
LASU Poetry Slam 4.0 is calling for entries for its spoken word auditions, inviting poets to showcase their talent through a 1-minute original spoken word performance.
The competition is open to both seasoned performers and emerging voices, offering a platform to inspire, challenge, and captivate audiences through powerful storytelling. Selected participants will advance to perform live at the main slam event.
Date: 1 July 2026
Time: 10:00 AM WAT
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Visit the link below for more information.
CMH Live Returns This June for an Intimate Poetry Night
CMH Live Presents Poetry Night, an intimate gathering celebrating poetry, storytelling, and creative voices.
This edition features performances from Mitirikpwe Patricia, Kezerod, and Vini Mercy, with each artist bringing a unique voice and perspective to the stage. With only 60 seats available, the event creates space for meaningful connections and memorable moments.
Date: 25 June 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Attendance: UGX 10,000
Visit 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!
Storytellers Avenue July Edition
Under the theme âOpportunities in the Shrinking Newsroomâ, the session will explore the future of journalism, including niche storytelling, alternative revenue models, fact-checking, data journalism, and investigative reporting.
The event is for students, early-career journalists, media professionals, managers, and digital creators looking to gain practical insights and connect with others in the industry.
Date: 3 July 2026
Location: Venue: Baraza Media Lab, Kisumu
Free Entry: Registration Required
Click on the link below to register.
Choreo Cinema World Returns for Second Edition
Choreo Cinema World presents the second edition of Movement as Image / Movement as Language, a curated screening programme exploring dance films and embodied storytelling.
The event explores how movement can become a form of image, language, and memory and a tool for imagining new ways of seeing the world. The evening will feature dance films, conversations, and artistic encounters celebrating the connection between movement and visual storytelling.
Date: 25 July 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
Entry: Free
Visit the link below for more information.
Things Fall Apart Festival 2026
The festival celebrates the legacy of Chinua Achebeâs landmark novel Things Fall Apart and continues to create a platform for conversations around African literature, identity, culture, and storytelling.
This yearâs edition, marking the 68th anniversary of the novelâs publication, will explore the theme âNamed, Unnamed, Renamed: Power, Identity and the Right to Self-Definitionâ. The seven-day programme will feature lectures, panel discussions, book conversations, performances, exhibitions, and community dialogues.
Date: 18â24 October 2026
Visit the link below for more information.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Into The Podverse
Episode: How Richieâs TalkZone Became Nigeriaâs Most Relatable Youth Podcast
In this episode of Into The Podverse, Tony Doe explores how Richie Coleman turned everyday advice into Richieâs TalkZone, a youth podcast connecting with young Nigerians.
Richie shares his journey, his approach to discussing real issues young people face, and why impact remains the driving force behind his work.
Visit the link below to listen now!
OTHERS
â°Stop Rambling, Start Storytelling! The Art of Podcast Storytelling. Date: 24 June 2026. Click here
One Voice Conference USA 2026. Date: 20th - 23rd August 2026. Click here
Broadcasters Convention 2026 â West Africa. Date: 22 â 23 September 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
World Poetry Slam Championship Comes to Durban. Date: 5â10 October 2026. Click here
Lagos International Theatre Festival Returns in 2026. Date: 14â15 November 2026. Click here
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