News and Insights Board: #29
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PODCAST
Find Industry Updates: Shorts by APVA
Get the latest updates about the sector in our weekly news bulletin podcast.
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and find out about upcoming conferences, workshops, webinars, and masterclasses to enhance your skills and network. Click here to listen to the latest episode.
The Role of Podcasts in Modern Journalism
The rise of podcasting has transformed the journalism landscape, providing new avenues for storytelling, audience engagement, and innovation.
The enormous popularity of audio narrative experiences has created opportunities for journalists to reimagine their work. As the news industry continues to evolve, gaining podcasting skills has become crucial for young reporters looking to make their mark.
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Africa's Most Listened Podcast Topic in 2024
In 2024, listeners in Africa devoured 4 billion minutes of podcast goodness, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya leading the pack. Motivational, spiritual, and conversational content ruled the airwaves.
The real game-changers are women creators killing it in the comedic podcast space!
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Africa’s Storytelling Evolution: How Podcasting Boosts Minority Voices and Can Reinvigorate Newsrooms
by Lucinda Jordaan
Africa's podcast scene has grown from a tiny 22% awareness in 2019 to a thriving industry in 2024.
Young creators are driving this wave, craving authentic, personal stories. Women are leading the charge, breaking barriers, and pushing boundaries.
But with growth comes the challenge: distribution and monetization. Creators are innovating, and newsrooms are taking note.
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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.
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The Rise of Podcasting’[ in Kenya Enables Creators to Tell Untold Stories to Locals and the World
By Jean Pierre Afadhali
Kenya is experiencing rapid growth in podcasting, driven by high internet access, oral tradition, and creators' freedom to tell stories.
According to a report by Africa Podfest, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa are the most developed podcasting markets in Africa. Local creators are using podcasts to share experiences, build communities, and discuss issues overlooked by mainstream media.
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Game-Changing Podcast Tool by Vernon Ross
Be one of the first to experience the future of podcasting. Vernon Ross is excited to introduce a brand-new assessment tool that will revolutionize the way you approach podcasting!
Try out this innovative tool, designed to help you determine whether an Internal or Private podcast is right for your organization.
Click on the link below to try it out now!
VOICEOVER
Chilu Lemba Wins Best African Voice-Over Award
Johannesburg, South Africa - Brand South Africa's Play Your Part Ambassador, Chilu Lemba, has taken home the Outstanding Performance – TV or Streaming – Best African Voice Over Award at the 2024 Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) Voice Arts Awards.
This milestone marks Lemba's third SOVAS Award win, solidifying his position as a pioneer in the voiceover industry.
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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.
Intentional Growth as a Voiceover Artist, Especially in Africa
Voiceover is much more than just lending your voice to commercials—it’s a journey of building confidence, mastering clarity in speech, and painting clear, vivid images with just your voice.
In the simplest terms, voiceover is the bridge between a message being clear or completely misunderstood.
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SPOKENWORD
Young Francophone Africans Pack Out Poetry Slams as Region’s Woes Pile Up
In Ivory Coast, a thriving slam poetry scene has given voice to a generation of disillusioned youth. At a recent slam in Abidjan, some poets delivered a searing performance about jihadism and women's resilience.
From Ivory Coast to Mali, young people are using spoken word to express their anger, hopes, and dreams.
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The Rise Of Spoken Word Poetry In Nigeria
Spoken word poetry is gaining momentum in Nigeria's entertainment industry, with a growing community of poets and events.
Olumide Holloway, promoter of WordUp, Nigeria's biggest spoken word event, says the art form is getting bigger by the day, but needs funding and awareness to reach its full potential.
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CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Alternative Convos
Episode: The Future of Artivism: Trends and Innovations in Social Change
In this interesting episode of Alternative Convos, Charles talks to Kim Poole, Soul-Fusion Performing Artivist and Founding Fellow of the Teaching Artist Institute (TAI), about her life as an activist and the future of artivism.
Click on the link below to grab the full gist.
OTHERS
Here are more articles you can check out for further developments and insights:
Podcast Hall of Fame Announces Eleven 2025 Inductees. Click here
ElevenLabs Introduces AI-Powered Podcast Creation Tool. Click here
Podcast Show London 2025 Tickets are Now on Sale. Click here
How to Set Up a Makeshift Recording Space as an Audio Creative on a Budget. See here
2025 Voice & Audio Trends Report. Click here
Why Infusing Context Before Voicing a Script is Essential? See here
With Love,
APVA Editor.