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PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Hereâs your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for growth!
PodFest Naija 2026 Registration Opens
The Muvmnt Studio has opened registration for PodFest Naija 2026, "A Festival of Stories", bringing together creators, storytellers, industry leaders, brands and the broader storytelling ecosystem to connect, collaborate, innovate and learn.
This is a strong, high-density networking opportunity for the podcasters, producers and audio-industry professionals.
Date: 25 September 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Venue: Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Visit the link below to register 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.
VOAfrica 2026 is Back! Super Early Bird Opens Soon
One of Africa's biggest gatherings for voice artists returns this October.
VOAfrica 2026 will bring together professionals from across the voice-over industry for two days of learning, networking, and career development.
If you've been planning to attend, Super Early Bird registration opens on 1 August, offering the lowest available ticket pricing.
Event Date: 16â17 October 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: 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 Dose: An Evening of Poetry, Music and Connection in Kigali
If youâre in Kigali this August, Poetry Dose promises an evening of poetry, music, books, and meaningful conversations. Organised by Wrikan Events, the gathering celebrates spoken word while creating space for readers, performers, and creatives to connect in person.
Date: 7 August 2026
Time: 7:00 PM.
Entry is 3,000 RWF
Visit the link to register now!
Rafinki Open Mic: August Edition
Rafinki Open Mic brings âA Wedding in IV Partsâ to Nairobi this August, an exploration of grief through personal, familial and collective history. When you are all out of anger, tears and your heart is stripped to nothing: who are your people? Who are your gods? Who are you?
Featuring the phenomenal Seise BaÄbo, an anti-disciplinary, gender-expansive performing artist, creator and educator whose work lives at the intersection of abolition, grief, historical archiving and radical love.
Date: August 7, 2026.
Want to perform? Click on the link below to RSVP.
Poetry Slam Africaâs 2nd Preliminary
The road to the Poetry Slam Africa Grand Slam continues with the 2nd Preliminary, where some of Kenyaâs most compelling spoken word artists compete for a place in the season finale.
Original work, judged on both content and delivery, with emerging voices performing alongside seasoned artists.
Date: 13 September 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Braeburn Theatre, Nairobi
Advance tickets: KES 1,200; door: KES 2,000.
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!
Kampala Writes LitFest hosts âBeyond Literary Recognitionâ Roundtable
Kampala Writes LitFest 2026 is hosting a roundtable, âBeyond Literary Recognition,â where writers reflect candidly on the parts of a writing career that rarely get discussed publicly: motivation, discipline and income beyond moments of visibility.
Date: 28-30 August 2026
Time: 11:30 AMâ12:30 PM
Location: UNCC National Theatre Main Auditorium, Kampala.
Visit the link below for more information.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Ije - The World Of Travel
Episode: Navigating African Borders, AI in Travel, and 5 Digital Nomad Visas for Nigerians
In this episode of Ije, The World Of Travel, Tony Doe breaks down the policies, trends, and technologies shaping how Africans travel and do business globally.
From the scrutiny Nigerian travellers face at regional borders, to digital nomad visas in five countries, to a Nigerian startup automating the most frustrating part of the visa process, this episode covers what the modern African traveller actually needs to know.
This one is worth a listen. Visit the link below to listen now!
OTHERS
One Voice Conference USA 2026. Date: 20th - 23rd August 2026. Click here
Broadcasters Convention 2026 â West Africa. Date: 22â23 September 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
AWiM26 Conference â African Women in Media Global Forum. Date: December 3-4, 2026. Click here
Resonate Podcast Festival 2027. Date: February 19-20, 2027. Click here
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