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Looking to stay ahead and make the most of every opportunity this year?
Our annual calendar is your go-to guide for everything happening in our ecosystem, from hands-on workshops and creative labs to insightful webinars, conferences, and special community events.
Align your schedule and stay connected with everything happening at APVA.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Hitlabzz Studio is Hiring!
Hitlabzz Studio is recruiting talented creatives to join its production team.
The studio is hiring cinematographers, videographers, graphic designers, photographers, and editors to support visual storytelling and content creation projects.
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Location: Kilimani, Nairobi
Visit the link below for more information.
Casting Call: Theatre Actresses for A Play by Tarahh
Tarahh is holding a casting call for theatre actresses for an upcoming stage production.
The call is open to actresses aged 18–30 who are based in or around Ibadan. Applicants are expected to audition for roles in a new theatrical project by the writer and producer of Only Fools Love and gOD IS NOW DEAD.
Deadline: 25 June 2026
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Visit the link below for more information.
Ogilvy Africa Ghana Voice-Over Talent Auditions
Ogilvy Africa Ghana is auditioning for fresh voice-over talent across multiple languages, including English, Ewe, Dagbani, Hausa, Ga, Fante, Twi, and French.
The audition invites individuals with strong voice presence, energy, and storytelling ability to step into the booth and showcase their talent for professional voice-over opportunities.
Voice-over auditions: 8–18 June 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ogilvy Africa Ghana
Visit the link below for more details.
WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Virtual Storytelling Masterclass with Dayana
This virtual masterclass designed for poets and creatives looking to move beyond writing and develop powerful storytelling through performance and emotional expression.
The session explores writing with depth, performing with intention, self-producing as an independent artist, and building a strong stage presence that captures and holds audience attention.
Date: 12 June, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (WAT)
Location: Virtual
Fee: 15,000 naira
Visit the link below for more information.
Ngalabi Short Film Festival: Book-to-Film Adaptation Masterclass
The Ngalabi Short Film Festival will host a book-to-film adaptation masterclass with Amil Shivji.
The session is designed for filmmakers, writers, and creatives interested in storytelling, screen adaptation, and cinematic interpretation.
Date: 25 June, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Goethe Zentrum Kampala, Uganda
Visit the link below for more details.
Book Bunk Free Photography Workshop
Book Bunk is hosting a free photography workshop at Eastlands Library, designed for both amateur and practising photographers looking to improve their skills and creative approach.
The workshop will cover practical photography training and creative development sessions, with registration open to the public across Eastlands, Kaloleni, and McMillan Memorial Libraries.
Date: 25–26 June 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Eastlands Library, Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline: 18th June 2026
Visit the link below to register.
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS/COMPETITIONS
The 2nd Annual South African Voiceover Awards 2026
The 2nd Annual South African Voiceover Awards 2026 is now open for entries, inviting voice artists across different categories to submit their work and be recognised for their talent.
It’s a chance to showcase your voice, gain visibility in the industry, and celebrate excellence in voice-over.
Deadline: 3rd July 2026.
Click on the link for more details.
Yemipoet June Poetry Contest is Now Open
The Yemipoet June Poetry Contest invites poets to explore identity through the theme “Who Am I?” by writing an acrostic poem using their real name, with a minimum of six letters.
Interested individuals are required to post their poem on Instagram alongside a personal or representative image and collaborate with @yacsofoundation only.
Five winners will share a cash prize of ₦100,000.
Deadline: June 10, 2026
Click on the link below for more details.
ZODML Poetry Prize 2026 Call for Submissions
The ZODML Poetry Prize 2026 is now open to public university students in Nigeria, inviting emerging poets to submit original work under the theme “Stories We Carry.”
Participants stand a chance to win over ₦1,000,000 in cash prizes, publication in the ZODML anthology, an all-expenses-paid trip to Lagos, 3 days’ accommodation for the award ceremony, sightseeing experiences, and a one-year paid internship with ZODML.
Submissions Deadline: 15 August 2026
Visit the link below for more details.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Richie’s Talk Zone
Episode: The Friendship Recession: Are We Growing Up or Growing Apart?
In this episode of Richie’s Talk Zone with Richie Coleman, we talk about the reality many people are quietly experiencing: the gradual fading of friendships without conflict, drama, or closure.
Richie reflects on what he calls the “friendship recession”, examining how adulthood, career pressures, financial responsibilities, and the demands of everyday life are changing the way we connect. He also discusses the role of social media in shaping our perceptions, the loneliness that can exist in a hyper-connected world, and why friends' silence does not always mean a lack of care.
This is a must-listen. 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!
Monday Design Co is Hiring! | Job | Click here
92 Degrees Studios is Hiring! | Job | Click here
Reffa Awards x Uchenna Mbunabo Casting Call for Ghanaian Actors. | Opportunity | Deadline: 13 June 2026. Click here
Broadcast Media Pro Course Applications Open | Course | Date: July 6th, 2026. Click here
Voice Arts Awards 2027 is Now Open! | Competition. Click here
Poetry Africa Chalkboard Slammers Competition | Competition | Deadline: July 31st, 2026. Click here
CANEX Shorts 2026 Film Competition Call for Entries | Competition | Deadline: June 30, 2026. Click here
The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry is Now Open! | Grant | Deadline: October 1st, 2026. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.