The APVA Awards are Africa’s premier audio event, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the remarkable talents of African podcasters, voice actors, and spoken-word artists. It's where the continent's audio creatives shine.
Our goal is to spotlight African voices, celebrate audio creativity, and foster a community where audio creatives can thrive, find support, and gain recognition for their contributions to the industry.
The next edition of the APVA Awards is set to light up the stage on the 27th-28th of September, 2024. Learn more here
Anyone from across the globe who appreciates African audio creativity! Whether you're an audio creative, a fan, or just curious, there's a place for you here.
Nominations open from April 21st to June 1st, 2024. Just visit our nominations page, fill out the form, and submit it to nominate your favorite African audio creatives.
APVA Week is a celebration leading up to the APVA Awards, featuring workshops, masterclasses, webinars, and more, hosted by industry experts, professionals, and enthusiasts from the audio sector.
If you're passionate about sharing your knowledge or story, you can apply to host a session. We welcome solo/duo sessions, workshops, webinars, masterclasses, panels, podcasts, and fireside chats.
Sessions will run during the week leading up to the APVA Awards in September 2024. Stay tuned for the exact schedule.
Members of the APVA community, award winners, finalists, and anyone eager to contribute meaningful content to the African audio creative scene.
Absolutely! While APVA celebrates African audio creativity, we welcome session proposals from around the world. Your global perspective can enrich the conversation and foster international collaboration.
APVA offers a toolkit and resources to help you plan, promote, and execute your session. This includes promotional materials, technical support for virtual sessions, and guidance on engaging your audience effectively.
We encourage sessions that explore the breadth of the audio industry, including podcasting, voice acting, and spoken word. We're particularly interested in sessions that align with our mission to promote African voices and foster innovation and creativity in the audio space.
We recommend planning for sessions that are between 45 minutes to 1 hour long. This duration allows for deep dives into topics without overwhelming the audience.
A watch party is an organized event where community leaders and enthusiasts gather people to watch and celebrate the APVA Awards ceremony live. It's designed to extend the excitement of the awards to various communities, promoting African voices and creative talents on a global scale.
Anyone with a passion for African audio creativity! Whether you're a community leader, a business owner, or simply an enthusiast looking to celebrate African talents, you can host a watch party. We especially encourage hosts in Africa where we focus on building strong communities of support.
As a host, you essentially become a Gold Sponsor of the APVA Awards, a sponsorship detail worth $2000, enjoying benefits like exclusive category sponsorship, brand exposure through our newsletters and insights page, and participation in the virtual awards ceremony. It's an excellent opportunity to showcase your support for African creativity and connect with the community.
Hosts are expected to provide a dedicated space with adequate seating and audio-visual equipment to ensure a great viewing experience. Additionally, you should manage the event logistics, like coordinating with attendees and, optionally, providing refreshments. We'll supply you with promotional materials to help spread the word.
Start by choosing a suitable venue, like a community center or park. Then, secure a large screen and projector, and ensure the audio quality is top-notch. Use our provided media assets for promotion across social media, newsletters, and online forums. Encourage a festive atmosphere with optional decorations and refreshments.
Yes! We provide media and promotional materials, such as posters and social media graphics, to help you attract attendees and create buzz around your watch party. Our team is also available to offer guidance and answer any questions you may have during the planning process.
Absolutely! The more, the merrier! we encourage watch parties globally. Hosting a watch party outside these regions is a fantastic way to spread awareness and appreciation for African audio creatives worldwide.
Attendees get the unique opportunity to experience the excitement of the APVA Awards in a communal setting, making connections with fellow enthusiasts who share their passion for creativity. It's a chance to celebrate African talents together and feel part of a larger community.
For more information on hosting a watch party and to get started, visit awards.apva.africa or contact us at awards@apva.africa. Let's celebrate the voices of the future together!
While experience is helpful, it's not a requirement. Enthusiasm for celebrating African audio creativity and the willingness to bring people together are the most important factors.
Please view this resource on “Hosting a Successful Watch Party” and send us a simple email outlining your interest, we are eager to meet you!
APVA means The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists (APVA), a community-focused organization that champions the growth, innovation, and celebration of African audio creatives.
Many people know APVA as an association, however, there are other aspects of APVA, such as
APVA - The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists
APVA - The African Podcast and Voice Awards
APVA - The African Podcast and Voice Academy
AVSR - The African Voices Script Repository
Utukufu - The Glory of Africa
APVA Sounds and Radio - coming soon!
APVA Match - coming soon!
APVA provides year-round support through awareness-raising events like the APVA Awards, One Minute Podcast Challenge, and Utukufu, also through Capacity-building efforts via the Academy, followed by networking opportunities, and homegrown resources designed to help audio creatives grow their skills, expand their audience, build viable businesses and connect with industry professionals.
Absolutely! APVA welcomes all audio creatives, enthusiasts, and supporters. You can join our community groups on WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook to stay connected. Click here to fill our membership form
We're open to partnerships and sponsorships from organizations, individuals, and anyone passionate about boosting African audio creativity. Reach out to us at partnerships@apva.africa for collaboration opportunities.
APVA welcomes volunteers who want to contribute their time and skills to support African audio creatives. Volunteering with APVA is a fantastic way to give back to the community and gain valuable experience in the audio and event industries. Click here to volunteer and Click here to lead APVA in your country
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