Opportunity Board: #39
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Call for Creative Contributions to APVA
The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists (APVA) invites you to share your opportunities, events, and updates shaping Africa's audio-creative industry.
Whether you're connected to podcasting, spoken word, voiceover, or the broader audio space, we want to hear from you!
Submit your work today!
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Join the Largest African Directory for Audio Creatives, Studios, Brands, and Hubs!
Africa’s largest and fastest-growing catalogue of audio creatives, studios, hubs, and agencies is here, and you’re invited to be part of it.
Whether you're a voice artist, sound engineer, studio owner, agency, or creative hub, The Creators’ Rolodex is designed to put you on the map. This isn’t just a list. It’s a game-changer, connecting Africa’s audio industry to opportunities across the continent and around the world.
Submit your details today and become part of the future of Africa’s creative audio ecosystem.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Pop Culture Lagos is Hiring!
Pop Culture is looking for talented, creative, and passionate individuals to join their team!
Open positions:
Content Strategist & Manager
Social Media Manager
Ready to join the team? Click on the link to learn more and apply!
UMP Festival: Call for Creatives
The 2025 UMP Festival in Malawi is now open for applications!
Join a vibrant community of artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, poets, and performers from around the world for an unforgettable week-long celebration.
You stand a chance to perform on a global stage, collaborate with creatives, and and showcase your talent to top industry leaders.
Click below to apply now.
Call for Interns – Deeds Magazine
Deeds Magazine is calling on talented individuals to join their team as interns! They're looking for skilled creatives in the following areas:
- Copywriters
- Operations Managers
- Partnership Coordinators
If you're passionate about contributing to innovative projects and collaborating with a dynamic team, don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and take your career to the next level!
Visit the link below to apply.
WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Podcasting Webinar-Proving Strategies for Earning Through Podcast.
Seeking out ways to make money as a podcaster? Join Wokpa for this insightful webinar, which promises to dive deep into actionable techniques to help you earn and grow your audio creations.
At this webinar, you’ll learn how to create an engaging podcast, craft content that keeps listeners hooked, master podcast marketing, and much more.
Date: May 23rd, 2025
Visit the link below to register.
Africa Day Webinar 2025
The Africa Day webinar is here! This is where Africa’s science stories are told.
It’s going to be a live conversation with African science podcasters and communicators on the role of African-led podcasts in science communication and research dissemination.
Date: May 26, 2025
Click on the link below to register.
Voiceover Academy: Pro Course Bootcamp
Join the Pro Course weekend, an intensive voiceover training programme, and learn how to use your voice effectively and professionally.
Date: May 24th - June 14th, 2025.
Course Fees:
Early Bird: ₦150,000 (deadline until May 22, 2025)
Standard: ₦170,000
Click on the link below to learn more and register.
SCHOLARSHIPS/COMPETITIONS/GRANTS
Chrysalis Poetry Competition
The Chrysalis poetry is calling writers to participate in a rewarding writing competition. This will give you an opportunity to share your voice/thoughts with the world.
Selected participants will be notified on Instagram
Deadline: May 20th, 2025
Entry Fee: 1000 Naira per submission (written or video)
Visit the link to apply.
SA Voiceover Awards 2025
The first-ever South African Voiceover Awards are finally here!
The South African Voiceover Awards have been developed to help celebrate and honour the tapestry of voice artists across different cultures and languages.
Deadline: August 8, 2025.
Visit the link below to register.
Kekere Storytellers Fund
This initiative supports African storytellers in creating innovative and impactful stories that showcase the beauty and diversity of the continent.
The fund provides financial support, mentorship, and resources to help storytellers bring their projects to life.
If you're an African storyteller with a unique voice and vision, don't miss this opportunity!
Click on the link below to apply now for the Kekere Storytellers Fund!
MEDIA
The Intra-African Trade Fair 2025
The Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, African Union Youth startup program for young African Innovators
This program supports young African innovators by giving them a platform to grow and connect with key players across the continent.
Eligibility:
- The programme is open to young Africans building solutions with potential to grow across the continent.
- Applicant must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application
- Be a citizen of an AU member state or part of the African Diaspora
- Own or co-own a registered startup or have a working prototype solving health, education, and food security challenges in Africa.
Deadline: May 30, 2025
Click on the link below to register.
Blavity Creator Collective
The Blavity Creator Collective Fellowship is now open for applications!
This incredible opportunity is designed to amplify Black voices in the creator economy, providing a platform for passionate storytellers to share their expertise and spread Black joy.
Apply now via the link below!
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Colours of Social Media Podcast
Episode: Building an African Brand in the Digital Age
On this episode of the Listen to Your Footsteps podcast, Kojo sits down with renowned designer, stylist, and creative director Shaldon Kopman for a conversation titled, ‘Wearing wisdom, stitching memory.
This episode weaves together the threads of personal identity, cultural heritage, global exposure, and the purpose of creativity in a constantly shifting world.
Click on the link below to listen to the full episode.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
Voiceover JumpStart: Mastering the Basics of Voiceover and Owning the Mic | Webinar | Date: May 22nd - 24th, 2025. Click here
2025 Button Poetry First Book Contest | Competition | Deadline: May 30th, 2025. Click here
The 2025 Voice Arts: Open for Entries | Competition | Deadline: October 9, 2025. Click here
SOVAS and Source Elements Scholarship | Competition. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.