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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!
PodConnect Nairobi is Back!
PodConnect Nairobi is bringing podcasters and people interested in the African podcasting space together for an evening focused on one of the biggest challenges in podcasting: staying the course after the excitement of launching wears off.
The August edition will feature âThe Episode 7 Effect,â a conversation about what happens after the early episodes, including consistency, building a sustainable structure, and understanding what listeners actually need.
Date: 27th August, 2026
Time: 5PM â 8PM
Venue: Baraza Media Lab, Nairobi
Click the link below to register.
DEMPOD Online Podcast Festival
DEMPOD Online Podcast Festival brings five free days of panels and mini-workshops on podcast production, civic engagement, institutional podcasting, marketing, audience growth and youth audiences.
Date: 14â18 September 2026
Time: 17:00â19:30 CET
Register via the link below!
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.
Open Mic Lagos: A Free Stage for Music, Poetry, Comedy and More
Open Mic Lagos invites performers of all talents to step onto the stage at The Lab Lagos; music, poetry, comedy, karaoke and dance are all welcome, with free entry for performers and audience alike. Thursday, , 6:00 PM, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date: 20 August 2026
Time: 6:00 PM.
Venue: Victoria Island, Lagos
Visit the link to register now!
Naija Poetry Festâs August Poetic Rendezvous: Empty Chair
Naija Poetry Festâs Poetic Rendezvous returns this August with âEmpty Chair: Everyone Has A Story,â a spoken-word and poetry gathering taking place in Lagos.
The August edition is presented by Naija Poetry Fest Community, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos and 1000 Stories Production. The monthly Poetic Rendezvous series brings together poetry, spoken-word performance and storytelling around different themes.
The August edition will take place on:
Date: 22 August 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
Venue: Lagos, Nigeria.
Click on the link to register.
Poets You Should Know: Katiba Edition
Poets You Should Know is a recurring Alliance Française Nairobi community series that creates space for poetry and spoken-word performance.
The August edition, themed âKatibaâ, the Swahili word for Constitution, looks at how Kenyaâs Gen Z has come to engage with the Constitution, particularly a generation many of whom were children or had not yet been born when it was promulgated in 2010.
Date: 27 August 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Alliance Française Garden, Nairobi
Entry: Free
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!
Macondo Literary Festival 2026
Macondo Literary Festival, presented by the nonprofit Macondo Book Society and co-founded by novelist Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, is back!
The festival has built a reputation for bringing together African writers across Anglophone, Francophone, Lusophone, and Arabophone traditions since 2019..
Date: 18â20 September 2026
Location: Nairobiâs Kenya Cultural Centre
Visit the link below for more information.
Abuja Photo Festival 2026: Where Imaging Futures Converge
Abuja Photo Festival 2026 is now open for registration. The world is once again shifting how visual content is created, consumed, and shared. Whether technology is seen as an ally or an enemy depends on perspective and personal interpretation.
This yearâs festival focuses on connection over conflict, exploring the key forces shaping the future of visual storytelling.
Theme: CONVERGENCE â The Future of Imaging.
Date: 27th â 30th October 2026.
Visit the link below to apply.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
The Clean Cooking Podcast
Episode: Cooking with Mama Amaka: A Meal, A Story, A New Way to Cook
In this special episode of the Clean Cooking Podcast, Mama Amaka, GAS360âs customer, shares her experience of moving from cooking with firewood and charcoal to using LPG.
As she prepares a meal rooted in her heritage, Mama Amaka reflects on the challenges of traditional cooking, from smoke and firewood to the everyday changes she has experienced since switching to LPG. The conversation explores the connection between food, family, culture, health and cleaner cooking.
Click on the link below to listen to the full episode.
OTHERS
One Voice Conference USA 2026. Date: 20th - 23rd August 2026. Click here
Verses & Vibes Celebrates Spoken Word and Live Performance in Nairobi. Date: 29th August 2026. Click here
PodFest Naija 2026 Registration Opens. Date: 25 September 2026. Click here
Poetry Slam Africaâs 2nd Preliminary. Date: 13th September 2026. Click here
Lagos International Theatre Festival Returns in 2026. Date: 14â15 November 2026. Click here
AkĂŠ Arts and Book Festival Returns for Its 14th Edition. Date: 19â21 November 2026. Click here
Ghana Creators Festivalâs 6th Edition. Date: 21 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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