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Happy New Year from the APVA team!
Cheers to the year the world hears Africa louder and clearer than ever before.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Podcasthon
Podcasthon is back!
Join Podcasthon and use your podcast to make a difference.
Steps to join:-
Start by registering your podcast in 90 seconds (quick, simple, and free).
Next, select a charity you’d like to highlight through an interview or a solo episode.
Record your episode, including key phrases about Podcasthon (guidelines will be provided).
March 14 to 20, 2026: publish your special episode during Podcasthon week.
You don’t want to miss this opportunity to make a difference. Click on the link below to enter now!
Moore Audio is Hiring!
Moore Audio is looking for young, creative producers to collaborate on new projects.
If you are passionate about music production and have a portfolio of high-quality work, this is a great opportunity to scale your career.
Visit the link below to apply now!
WeTalkSound is Hiring!
Are you a podcaster with a voice that commands attention? WeTalkSound is on the hunt for a charismatic Podcast Host to bring the podcast to life.
Deadline: May 6th, 2025.
Visit the link below to apply!
WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES
SemaBOX: Podcast Academy Program
Application to the Podcast Academy Program, RUNWAY, is open now
The program is a free skilling course where you will learn extensively how to record a podcast in the masterclass.
This is open to storytellers & creators. If you don’t own a podcast and would like to start one, this is for you.
Visit the link below to register now!
Voiceover Workshop: Voice Acting for Beginners
Join the VO Beginner Class by Voiceover Workshop is here!
This is going to be a 6-day virtual intensive voice acting course, and you can master the art of voiceover from anywhere in the world.
Date: February 23rd-28th, 2026.
Fee: N30,000
Secure your spot now and get ready to make 2026 your best year yet.
Click on the link below to learn more and register.
Ghana Voiceover Community: Voiceover Launch Pad Training
VO LaunchPad GH 2026 is here!
This is a 6-week intensive voiceover training with international coaches.
Date: March 28-May 2, 2026.
Ticket: GHS 700/$67.
Registration is ongoing. Visit the link to register now!
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS/COMPETITIONS
Adinkra Poetry Prize 2026
The Adinkra Poetry Prize 2026 is here again!
This opportunity is open to all Ghanaian poets living in Ghana and the USA to showcase their creative skills.
With an extended deadline, this contest invites participants to write one poem inspired by the Aya Adinkra symbol; no collaboration poet wil be accepted.
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Click on the link below to submit now.
Call for Submission: Durban International Film Festival
Project submissions for the 47th 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).
Deadline: 27 February 2026.
Apply now via the link below.
British Podcast Awards Are Open For Entries!
The British Podcast Awards are here for the 10th Awards.
Whether you are part of a major studio or a solo podcaster, there is a category for you, including the brand new ‘Best Host(s)’ category. Other categories include Entertainment, Wellbeing, New Podcast, and the publicly voted Listeners’ Choice!
Deadline: 30th April, 2026.
Visit the link below for more details.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Sambaza Podcast
Episode: ICE 101: Detention, Deportation, and Survival
In this episode, Jen and Samba talk about ICE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They break down what ICE is, what’s happening right now, and why people are so concerned.
Don’t forget to stay plugged in.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
Call for Submission: Ngalabi Short Film | Competition | Deadline: February 28th, 2026. Click here
Kenya Film Commission: Call for Submission | Competition | Deadline: 13th February 2026. Click here
Yanga Vanguard: Call for Writers & Thinkers | Opportunity | Deadline: 14th February, 2026. Click here
Rough Cut Lab Africa: Call for Submission | Competition | Deadline: 3rd April, 2026. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.