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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Nyumbani Marketing is Hiring!
Nyumbani Marketing is seeking a creative videographer / photographer to join its team in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The role requires strong storytelling skills, a solid portfolio across corporate, product, lifestyle, and event projects, and proficiency in DSLR/mirrorless camera operation, drone filming, and video editing using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut.
Deadline: 28 June 2026
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Full-Time (9AM–5PM)
Visit the link below to apply.
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.
Noise Streets Studio is Hiring!
Noise Streets Studio is hiring a Podcast Production Intern under its NYSC program in Lagos.
The role involves audio editing and mixing, short-form video editing for social media, scriptwriting and episode planning, guest coordination, and creating show notes and promotional content.
Location: Hybrid (Lagos)
Visit the link below for more details.
WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Storytelling and Character Development: Creating a Comic Story IP
Alliance Française de Nairobi is hosting a masterclass on storytelling and character development with Kyanjimire ‘Zordfiles’ Oroni, creator of The Big Sad Nairobi.
The session offers aspiring comic creators and storytellers an opportunity to explore the creative process behind building compelling narratives, memorable characters, and comic intellectual property with global potential.
Date: 20 June 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EAT
Location: Alliance Française de Nairobi Library, Kenya
Visit the link below for more details.+
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.
Audio Sound Design Masterclass with King E
King E is hosting a hands-on Audio Sound Design Masterclass designed to help creatives master the art of creating immersive and impactful sound.
The session focuses on transforming participants from audio listeners into skilled creators who can design audio that informs, inspires, and engages audiences across different platforms.
Date: 27 June 2026
Location: Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Fee: ₦50,000
Visit the link below for more details.
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.
Sabi Arts Monologue Challenge 2026 is Now Open
Sabi Arts presents The Monologue Challenge, inviting performers to step into the spotlight and bring selected monologues to life through their own interpretation.
You will compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to feature in a future Sabi Arts production. The challenge includes both judges’ choice and people’s choice categories, with winners determined through performance quality and audience engagement.
Prizes:
N50,000 (Judges’ Choice)
N40,000 (People’s Choice)
Deadline: 23 June 2026
Visit the link below for more information.
Poetry Africa Slam Jam Competition 2026
Poetry Africa Festival is inviting South African poets to enter the 30th Poetry Africa Slam Jam Competition under the theme “Every Word a Street, Every Voice a City.”
The competition is open to poets aged 18–35 currently residing in South Africa and offers a platform to showcase original work on one of Africa’s leading poetry stages. The winning poet will receive a R20,000 cash prize, along with the opportunity to represent both Poetry Africa and South Africa at the Continental Slam Poetry Competition, with a pathway to the World Slam Poetry Competition.
Deadline: 13 July 2026
Visit the link below for more details.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Mindfully With ‘Tunmise: The Podcast
Episode: Unpacking Language and Stigma in Mental Health
In this episode of Mindfully With ’Tunmise: The Podcast, Dr Emmanuel Abayomi joins ’Tunmise as a guest to explore mental health within the Nigerian context and how language shapes the way we understand mental wellbeing.
The conversation breaks down the difference between mental health and mental illness while challenging stigma and encouraging more mindful ways of speaking about emotional struggles.
It also examines the high suicide rates among men, linking them to societal pressure, emotional suppression, and the expectation to equate worth with success.
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!
Omoluabi FM Ibadan is Hiring! | Job | Click here
Creative Studio Academy is Hiring! | Job | Click here
BON Storytelling Agency is Hiring! | Job | Click here
Ogilvy Africa Ghana Voice-Over Talent Auditions | Opportunity | Date: Voice-over auditions: 8–18 June 2026. Click here
Broadcast Media Pro Course Applications Open | Course | Date: July 6th, 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.