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Hello Audio Creatives,
July is coming to a close, and we're thrilled to present the most recent updates and important highlights from the month of July.
This month was another exciting one. If you're like us and sometimes lose track of time, don't worry—we've got your back. Our July roundup is here to catch you up on all the amazing things that have happened this month. So, let's dive in!
Awards Special Edition Of RESPOND With Joseph & Kwame from Sincerely Accra Podcast 🎉
RESPOND Issue 12 is now available! 🎉
This month's feature is an APVA Awards Special RESPOND publication, spotlighting the hosts of Sincerely Accra, Joseph & Kwame. Joseph, the Host & Kwame, the Producer, brings you a fast-paced, colorful, and heated podcast based on urban life in Ghana’s capital, Accra.
Download RESPOND now to dive deeper into their inspiring journey and learn more about their great chemistry as co-creators, what led to the birth of the Sincerely Accra Podcast, and much more!
Nominees Reveal 🎉
We had the pleasure of announcing the highly anticipated nominees for the APVA Awards 2024! Yay! 😄
The response has been electric, with excitement buzzing in the air! 😆 Our community is beaming with pride and anticipation, and we can't wait to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our nominees! 🙌
Voting is Ongoing
Voting for the African Podcast and Voice Awards is now open until August 10th!
Remember, your vote counts for 30% of the final decision, while the judges in each category will contribute 70% to make up your chances of winning.
The clock is ticking! Cast your vote now!
How to Vote:
Select the Category that you are interested in
Cast your vote by clicking on your favorite nominee.
Submit your vote.
Sector Updates/Insights
Podcast Trends in Zambia: Is the Mic Still On Amid Loadshedding
By Muzhinga Kankinda (Content writer and APVA Zambia Country Rep)
This article discusses the impact of load-shedding (scheduled power outages) on podcasting in Zambia.
It features interviews with two podcasters, Chulu Chansa and Wedson Msoni, who share their experiences and strategies for dealing with the challenge.
Click on the link below for more insight.
What It Really Means to be The King of the Game in Audio Storytelling (An Appreciation of Vocal Art)
by Stephanie Ugbeye
As the APVA AWARDS approach, Stephanie reveals the 6 key qualities that make a voice artist a true "King of the Game" in the African audio industry.
From excellence to consistency, find out what sets the best apart.
Click on the link below to read more.
The Mo Sibyl Podcast made the Global Chart from Chartable Digest.
Based on the Global Chart analysis last week, The Mo Sibyl Podcast made it to the top 200 and trending podcasts on Apple Podcast based on her audience growth.
Click on the link below for more insight.
Into The Podverse with Tony Doe Introduces The Indie African Podcaster Edition.
Into The Podverse with Tony Doe introduces a new edition called The Indie African Podcaster Edition.🎙
Recognizing the lack of tailored guidance for African creators, this innovative show offers actionable advice and insights designed for emerging African storytellers.
Mark your calendars for August 5, 2024, as the new episodes are launching soon! 📅
Get a sneak peek by checking out the trailer now!
Oma the Storyteller as Nominee for One Voice Awards USA
Afoma Mildred Chiegboka (oma_the_storyteller), a talented Nigerian voiceover artiste, is a nominee at the One Voice Awards USA as the Best International Overall Voiceover Performance.
Click the link below for more insight
Resources for Podcasting
Are you new to podcasting and worried about the costs? Then this is for you!
This article has a list of free resources to help you launch and grow your podcast. From recording software to marketing tools, all the best free tool options just for you.
Find out more about this below.
Must-have Apps for Voice Talent by Seun Shobo
No more excuses for you as a Voiceover artist! Seun Shobo shares powerful apps to help you in your VO journey.
Click the link below to discover the tools you need to take your VO journey to the next level.
Spotify Africa Offers Free Studio Space for Nigerian Podcast Creators
Spotify Africa in partnership with Eggcorn Digital is set to offer FREE studio space for podcast production in Nigeria!
Whether you're creating audio or video content, this state-of-the-art studio is available for you to bring your ideas to life.
To secure your spot, simply fill out this form below and anticipate a response.
Don’t sleep on this opportunity!
Opportunities Station
The Loerie Awards Ceremony
The Loerie invites you to her Creative Awards Ceremony taking place on the 7th-11th of October 2024.
In preparation for the Loeries Awards Ceremony, Creative in Africa can still send entries of their creative art. Entry closes on the 2nd of August, 2024.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Click on the link below to enter now!
Foyle Young Poets Awards
Join the Young Poets Network for a year-round writing adventure! Calling all young wordsmiths! aged 11-17
Enter the poetry competition and share your thoughts, dreams, and stories with the world! FREE to enter, with NO limits on submission
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Get creative, get inspired!
Click on the link below to register now.
Abuja Photo Festival
Are you a Podcast Host with authenticity, passion, wit, and vulnerability for creative dialogue?
Then you are invited to lead a creative conversation on artistic ideas that matter. Send an email to abujaphotofest@gmail.com
Click on the link below for more info.
Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival
Submit your film now and be a part of the largest celebration of independent filmmaking in Easter Nigeria. Showcase your masterpiece, network with industry, win grand prizes, and many more.
Deadline: August 31st, 2024.
Click on the link to submit now.
B3 Festival of the Moving Image
B3 Festival of the Moving Image invites 12 emerging talents from the field of moving images to take part in an intense four-day training program.
During workshops and masterclasses, participants will meet other creatives and work in-depth on their submitted projects. The three best B3 HessenLab projects will be given awards. First prize: € 1.000, Second prize: € 500 and Third prize: € 500
Deadline: 13th October 2024.
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent.
Upcoming Events
Africana Woman Festival
Get ready for the Time of Your Life at the Africana Woman Festival! It's a 2-day festival filled with an amazing line-up of events you don't want to miss out on.
- Local + International Speakers
- Performers
- Live Podcast Recording
- Book Club Cocktail
- Visionary Lunch and so much more
Tickets are now available for the inaugural event on 2-3 August 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia.
Afros & Audio Podcast Festival
Afros & Audio Podcast Festival is back in Baltimore, bringing the heat with its 6th annual celebration from October 18th to 20th.
The festival is going bigger and better with a fresh new format featuring a live podcast show, kick-off party, Black Podcast Awards Legend Awards, red carpet treatment, and a keynote address that will leave you inspired.
Click on the link below to secure your spot now.
Podcast Movement: The Capital of Podcasting
The 11th annual Podcast Movement is here again!
The Podcast Movement is bringing together thousands of podcasters from all over the world, for a four-day event of networking, world-class education, and more!
Date: August 19-22, 2024
Don't miss out on this!
Click on the link below to register now!
VOAFRICA 2024: Africa's Largest Voiceover Conference
VOAFRICA is the ultimate platform for African talent to access the knowledge and connections they need to thrive.
VOAFRICA is the game-changing virtual conference empowering African voice talents to shine on the global stage!
Date: 13th-15th September, 2024. Click on the link below to register now!
Industry Updates
Shorts by APVA
Get the latest updates about the sector in our weekly news bulletin podcast and YouTube Channel.
Go Shopping!
As you know, we are constantly curating resources that are useful to you.
Visit our shop occasionally to get some of these valuable resources today.
You can start by downloading, The Rookie Guide (Podcasting for Beginners)
Resources Station
[Ebook]: Spoken Word Poetry Simplified by PenBoy. Download Here!
[Insight]: The Power of Podcasting. Read more!
[Event]: The Social Impact Marketing Summit & Awards 2024. Register here
[Event]: First Annual Women in Podcasting Awards. Click here
[Opportunity]: Loeries Creative Awards. Click here
With Love
APVA Editor.