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Happy New Year from the APVA team!
As we begin a new year, we're excited to share new opportunities and updates with you.
Stay Up-to-Date with APVA's Annual Calendar!
We're excited to announce that our annual calendar is now available! This calendar will keep you informed about our upcoming events, workshops, and conferences. Stay connected and never miss an update!
Submit Your Events At APVA Calendar
We invite our partners and members to add their events to our calendar free of charge! This will increase your event's visibility and reach a broader audience.
If you're a partner or member, simply email us at events@apva.africa with your event details.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Pop Culture Lagos is hiring
Pop Culture is looking for talented, creative, and passionate individuals to join their team!
Open positions:
Social Media Manager
Event Curator & Manager
Community Programs & Content Manager
Sponsorship Manager
Ready to join the team? Click on the link to learn more and apply!
Scripture Haven Co. is hiring
Scripture Haven Co. is looking for a sales rep/bookshop assistant, logistic manager, and content creator.
Do you fit into any of these roles? Then click on the link below to apply now!
Ready to join the team? Click on the link to learn more and apply!
WEBINARS/WORKSHOP/COURSES/OPPORTUNITIES
Voiceover Acting Beginners Course
Join the Voiceover Acting Beginners Course with King E and discover the possibilities of making money as a voiceover artist.
The course highlights professional insights into voiceover artistry, character analysis, and interpretation, how to monetize your voice, certificate, and many more.
Date: January 27th-31st, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM (WAT)
Format: Virtual Sessions
Click on the link below to learn more and register.
Voiceover Mentorship with TCode
Join TCode on this 8-week voiceover mentorship program. Registration is ongoing. stand the chance to understand voiceover fundamentals, land clients and creating professional recordings, setting up a home studio, and much more.
Dates: Feb 10 - April 5, 2025
Venue: Zoom
Fee: ₦120,000 (Early Bird: ₦100,000 till Jan 31)
Only 10 slots are available—you don’t want to miss this!
Click on the link below for more info and to register.
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS/COMPETITIONS
Micro-Grants for Podcasters by Content is Queen
Micro-grant applications are now open for podcasters 18 years and older! This amazing opportunity offers:
Up to £1,000 in cash grants, production support, including studio access and professional resources, and a chance to pitch your show to Audible for commissioning and development.
Deadline: January 17th, 2025
Click on the link below to apply now.
Open Poetry Competition 2025
The Kent & Sussex Poetry Society invites you to enter the open poetry competition 2025.
Submission Guidelines:
Poems must be original, written in English, and no longer than 40 lines.
Open to poets aged 16+, from anywhere in the world.
Any subject, any style.
Entries must be unpublished.
Deadline: 31st January 2025.
Click on the link below for more information and submit your work.
Gen Z Kenyan National Poetry Competition
The GEN Z National Poetry Competition is now open!
Share your voice and speak out on the ongoing protests in Kenya and youth issues today.
Prizes:
1st Prize: $100
2nd Prize: $75
3rd Prize: $50
Eligibility: Open to Kenyans and Gen Z observers worldwide.
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Click on the link below to register now.
Africa Poetry Magazine: Poetry Contest
Africa Poetry Magazine invites all African residents to participate in the poetry contest. Submit your poem by January 14th, 2025, for a chance to be published in Africa Poetry Magazine.
Winners will be announced on the 15th of March, 2025.
To learn more and submit, click on the link below.
16th Durban FilmMart
Project submissions for the 16th Durban FilmMart are now open!
Showcase your feature films, documentaries, or series projects with Africans in one of the three key creative roles (writers, directors, and producers). Winners will be announced in May 2025.
Deadline: January 19, 2025.
Apply now via the link below.
Adinkra Poetry Prize 2025
The Adinkra Poetry Prize 2025 is offering an exciting opportunity for Ghanaian poets living in Ghana or North America to showcase their creative skills.
This contest invites participants to write one poem inspired by the Aya Adinkra symbol, representing endurance and resourcefulness.
Price: $500
Deadline: 31st January, 2025
Click on the link below to submit now.
NewComma Creative Fund
You stand a chance to win £100 at the January cycle for the NewComma Creative Fund! Apply for a monthly microgrant to support your creative projects with no strings attached. You stand a chance to win £200!
Deadline: January 31st at 6 PM (GMT).
Visit the link below for more information and to apply.
MEDIA
Africa Media Festival 2025
Africa Media Festival 2025 is set to bring together media, creative, and tech innovators to explore storytelling and innovation.
Them: Building Gaps, Connecting Media Future
Date: 26th-27th February 2025.
Location: Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi, Kenya
Click on the link below to get your ticket at a 25% discount price!
The 2025 ATW Media Awards
The Africa Travel Week Media Awards are back for their second year!
This award will honour writers, journalists, photographers, and filmmakers who bring Africa's incredible travel stories to life.
Kindly note that nominations are on and will end on the 30th of January 2025.
Click on the link below to learn more.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Into The Podverse
Episode: Unlocking New Opportunities: Transform Your Podcasting Skills into Career Gold
In this episode, Tony explores the booming African podcasting scene and how brands are eager for skilled creators like you. Learn about key roles, from content strategist to community manager, and actionable steps to build your portfolio. Listen now to seize the moment and grow your podcasting career.
Don’t forget to stay plugged in.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
Colorado Prize for Poetry. | Competition | Deadline: 14th January 2025. Click here
Open Call for Artist | Job | Deadline: 26th January, 2025. Click here
Calibre Essay Prize | Competition | Deadline: 28th January 2025. Click here
Gen Z Kenyan National Poetry Competition | Competition | Deadline: 31st January 2025. Click here
The Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Unpublished Books. Register here
Tabula Rasa Review. Deadline: 31 December 2025. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.