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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!
Broadcasters Convention 2026 â West Africa
The International Broadcasting and Digital Media Convention is in West Africa!
The two-day convention will bring together senior broadcast executives, media owners, regulators, content creators, technology innovators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across West Africa to examine the evolving future of broadcasting and media.
Theme: Reimagining Next: AI, Cloud, and the Future of Broadcast Media in Africa
Date: 22 â 23 September 2026
Location: Accra, Ghana
Visit the link below to register now!
Resonate Podcast Festival 2027
RESONATE Cape Town is the first international edition of the RESONATE Podcast Festival, bringing its celebration of narrative audio storytelling to Africa.
The two-day event will bring together podcast producers, audio storytellers, and media professionals from across Africa and around the world for live performances, professional development sessions, networking, and conversations on the craft of narrative audio.
Date: February 19-20, 2027.
Venue: Cape Town, South Africa.
Visit the link below to get your ticket now!
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.
One Voice Conference USA 2026
Join the One Voice Conference USA, a celebration of voiceover talent and creativity.
This dynamic event brings together industry leaders, voice actors, and creatives for insightful talks, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Date: 20th - 23rd August 2026
Venue: Hyatt Regency DFW, Dallas
Donât miss out on the excitement. Visit the link below to get your ticket now!
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 Nights Nairobi: Open Mic
Poetry Nights Nairobi will be hosting an Open Mic Poetry Night featuring Tracy Wamarema.
Poetry lovers, storytellers, and performers are invited for an evening of live performances, with open mic sign-ups starting as soon as the doors open.
Date: 25 July 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Hooyos Kitchen and Poetry, Nairobi
Entry Fee: KSh 500
Visit the link below to sign up.
Lust Cargo Returns to Kenya National Theatre
Lust Cargo returns, this time at the Kenya National Theatre Main Auditorium. An exciting poetry event featuring renowned poets: Scar Poetry, Nyash, Nitap, Belvin the Poet, and Timelines.
Date: July 26, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Click on the link to register.
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!
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
Underestimated Voices Podcast
Episode: The Fight You Never Saw Coming
On this episode of Underestimated Voices Podcast, Wedson Msoni reflects on âthe fight you never saw comingâ and the challenges we face in seasons we never anticipated.
He explores how uncertainty, setbacks, and responsibilities can shape resilience, wisdom, and character, while sharing why preparation, faith, and consistent habits matter when navigating adversity.
Visit the link below to listen now!
OTHERS
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
AWiM26 Conference â African Women in Media Global Forum. Date: December 3-4, 2026. Click here
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