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The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists (APVA) is excited to announce the winners of its inaugural podcast production program. With the support of its partners, APVA is set to provide three months’ worth of podcast production services to African audio creatives.
The program is designed to provide free series production for up to five episodes to three lucky African podcasters to support the growth and development of the podcasting industry in Africa. Surprisingly, APVA made room for one more winner, the chosen candidates are from Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria, respectively.
Our first winner from Kenya, Kimani Maina of the “A Taste of Africa” podcast, will be producing a podcast series called “Folk Africa” which explores the rich and diverse culture of African Indigenous Music, also known as folk songs, and the role they play in preserving the true spirit of African music.
Our second winner from South Africa is [Name] of the Anne Chisa Podcast, who will be producing a podcast series covering African Scientists, which explores the world of science through the eyes and voices of African scientists from around the globe; this show aims to shift the narrative of what scientists look like and provide visible role models for the young generation, while also educating the public on exciting scientific topics done by Africans.
Our third winner from Nigeria, Hiqmat Ahuoyiza of the “Sweet and Sour Podcast”, who will be producing a podcast series called “Med School Realities,” which explores the journey of becoming a doctor in Nigeria through the eyes of Medical students from the University of Abuja, Nigeria. From the mental breakdowns to the joy of passing, this series will give you an inside look at the realities of medical school and help prepare future aspiring doctors.
Our fourth winner from Kenya is Awino Awiti of the Unspoken Podcast, who will be producing a podcast series called “Unspoken,” which explores the rich and diverse culture of African Indigenous Music, also known as folk songs, and the role they play in preserving the true spirit of African music.
“We are thrilled to have received such a wide range of applications from African audio creatives and are excited to support the growth and development of the podcasting industry in Africa,” said [Bidemi Adedire], APVA’s founder. “We believe that these chosen candidates will bring a unique and valuable perspective to the industry and we look forward to seeing their ideas come to life.”
Bidemi Adedire, Founder APVA
APVA hopes to continue this program in the future and is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the African podcasting industry.
About APVA
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.
