
Africa’s Biggest Sector-specific Learning and Acceleration hub for Audio Creatives
Where we strengthen the African audio industry and transform audio skills into viable, flourishing ventures through structured learning, mentorship, and scalable resources tailored to African realities.

Learning Tracks
Choose your path. Build your voice. Shape your future.
Each track is a specialized journey designed to help African audio creatives at different levels grow their craft, build their brand, and earn from their voice.
PODCASTING
VOICE ACTING
AUDIO BUSINESS
PERFORMING ARTS
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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Our Learning Pillars
Our Academy is built on five interconnected pillars:
- Craft – Building technical excellence, performance depth, and narrative skill.
- Commerce – Teaching monetization, brand positioning, and deal-making.
- Community – Encouraging peer learning, accountability, and mentorship.
- Culture – Centering African language, heritage, and identity in content creation.
- Credibility – Fostering professionalism, ethics, leadership, and global readiness.
Who It’s For
- Aspiring creatives looking for structured support
- Mid-level audio talents ready to scale and monetize
- Industry experts seeking to pass on knowledge
- Creative hubs and studios looking to host or integrate courses
- NGOs, brands, and institutions looking to co-create or fund impact programs
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What Our Students Have To Say About APVA Academy
“Joining the APVA Fellowship was a game-changer. The mentorship sessions helped me refine my voice and confidently take on podcasting as a tool for advocacy. I now run a weekly mental health show with over 10,000 listeners!”
Adaobi Nkemdilim
Nigeria“The Masterclass on storytelling and content design was pure gold. I’ve attended many workshops before, but none matched the depth and quality I experienced here. I left with not just skills, but a whole new mindset.”
Thabo Mokoena
South Africa“The Accelerator program taught me how to structure my creative project like a real business. Within six months, I launched my own storytelling platform and secured two brand partnerships. The support was unmatched.”
Aissatou Diallo
Guinea“What stood out the most was the one-on-one coaching. My coach understood my journey and helped me map out my growth strategy. It felt personal, intentional, and deeply empowering.”
Kwame Boateng
GhanaJoin Us
There are many ways to plug into the Academy:
- Become an Instructor
- Host a Partner Course
- Co-design a Fellowship
- Sponsor a Scholarship
- Submit a Pilot or Learning Model
- Volunteer as a Mentor
- Contribute Course Materials
- Refer Students or Amplify the Work
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