FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[27-06-2024]
The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists (APVA) is thrilled to announce South Africa Podcasters Guild as its newest watch party host for the African Podcast and Voice Awards 2024.
The mission of the South African Podcasters Guild is to foster a vibrant and thriving podcasting community in South Africa. With a vision to build the largest, most engaged podcasting community in the country, the guild is dedicated to enhancing the quality of South African podcasts, making podcasting more accessible to creators and listeners, increasing visibility for South African podcasts, and fostering trust by connecting podcasting industries with other sectors for mutual benefit.
We are super excited to have the South Africa Podcasters Guild on board as a co-creation hub and strategic partner for the African Podcast and Voice Awards,” said Bidemi Adedire, Founder of APVA. “Their steadfast dedication to fostering collaboration and driving innovation perfectly complements our mission of celebrating and amplifying diverse voices across the African continent. With their expertise and commitment, we are confident that this partnership will further elevate the recognition and appreciation of talented individuals and content creators in the podcasting and voice industry.
Bidemi Adedire, Founder of APVA
As a strategic partner, South Africa Podcasters Guild will play a pivotal role in supporting the APVA awards by hosting watch parties, providing valuable industry insights, and collaborating on initiatives to empower African content creators. Their extensive network and expertise will contribute to the overall success and growth of the awards.
I’m delighted that African podcasting is rising together, supporting each other as we bring new voices, stories, opinions, wisdom, and inspiration to each of the corners of our continent. If there’s anything that can improve our local and worldwide culture, it’s better conversations.
Jonathan Warncke – MD of the South African Podcasters Guild
The APVA team extends their warm appreciation to South Africa Podcasters Guild for their commitment and enthusiasm in driving the mission of celebrating and empowering African content creators. This partnership marks an exciting chapter in the journey of APVA, opening doors to greater collaboration and opportunities for the African podcasting and voice community.
About South Africa Podcasters Guild :
The South Africa Podcasters Guild involves a group of South African podcasters who all agree that it’s time for the industry to grow up and take its place next to other media channels. They are passionate about creating great shows, and many amongst the guild are professional podcast producers, creating branded shows, building valuable audiences, and creating communities.
With a goal to help to grow the entire podcast scene in South Africa, from hobbyists to amateurs who want to turn pro, to networks and studios who want to make a big impact on the SA media scene, the South African Podcasters Guild was birthed to grow, improve, and professionalize the industry in South Africa.
For more information about The South Africa Podcasters Guild , please visit
Press Contact:
[Jonathan Warncke ]
[MD of the South African Podcasters Guild]
About the Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists
The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists is a community-driven organization that seeks to discover, amplify, and celebrate African voice/audio creatives.
We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the audio-creative industry in Africa.
Our Objectives:
- Discover Africa’s Unique voices that are telling and retelling the African narrative.
- Amplify the excellent works of African audio creatives via the African Podcast and Voice Awards and other industry-specific events
- Strengthen the African audio industry by providing home-grown resources that cater to the needs of audio creatives
- Transform audio skills into viable businesses via the APVA Academy
- Lead conversations with international organizations (prospect partners) and mediate to provide tools and facilities easily accessed by African audio creatives.
- Partner with and support communities and organizations looking to support the African audio industry.
Press Contact:
[Gracie Imo]
[Programs and Communications Officer]
[The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists]
[awards@apva.africa]
