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Many spoken word artists, podcasters, voice talents, and other audio creatives pour their hearts into their craft but often struggle to figure out how to earn from it. For those just starting out, the idea of making money from creative work can feel distant or confusing.Whether you're a podcaster, voiceover artist, or spoken word performer, this free community session will walk you through realistic, actionable steps to turn your audio skills into income.This is your opportunity to learn, connect, and move from passion to profit, one smart step at a time.

As a new podcaster or voiceover artist, navigating the audio industry can be daunting. With so many talented artists vying for attention, it's easy to make mistakes that can hinder your success. In this informative and engaging session, we'll explore the most common mistakes new podcasters and voiceover artists make, and provide practical tips and strategies for avoiding them.Whether you're struggling to find your unique voice, grappling with technical issues, or unsure how to grow your audience, this session will offer valuable insights and advice to help you overcome these challenges and achieve your goals. By the end of this session, you'll have a clear understanding of the mistakes to avoid and the strategies to implement in order to succeed in the creative audio industry.

In today's fast-paced and competitive spoken word industry, establishing a strong brand and marketing strategy is crucial for standing out and achieving success. As a spoken word artist, your brand is an extension of your artistry, values, and unique voice. It's what sets you apart from others, attracts new audiences, and helps you build a loyal following. However, building a powerful brand and marketing strategy can be overwhelming, especially for emerging artists.In this session, we'll explore the importance of branding and marketing for spoken word artists, and provide practical tips and strategies for building a strong online presence, growing your audience, and taking your spoken word career to the next level. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your existing brand, this session will provide valuable insights and advice to help you establish a powerful brand that showcases your unique voice and style..

Hangout with APVA as we discuss "The Business of Voice: Navigating Contracts, Rates, and Client Relationships."You'll learn the ins and outs of voiceover contracts, how to protect your interests, how to set competitive rates that reflect your worth as a voice artist, and strategies for building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with clients.

Hangout with APVA as we launch the African voices script repository and talk about the importance of utilizing script libraries for your voice portfolio.

Hangout with APVA is back! 🎉Understanding intellectual property (IP) is crucial for you as an audio creative to protect your work and ensure you receive recognition and compensation for your efforts, we will be talking about these things and more!💃

Did you know there's an incredible storytelling tool at your fingertips that remains largely untapped?In today's digital landscape, podcasts have emerged as a popular and influential medium for storytelling. Unfortunately, many nonprofits are missing out on this incredible opportunity or simply don't know where to begin.It's time to discover the power of podcasting and why your organization needs to jump on board.In this captivating session, Bidemi unveils the secrets to crafting compelling narratives that resonate with your audience, while exploring the unique opportunities podcasting presents for nonprofits. Learn how to connect with your community, raise awareness about your cause, and inspire action through the captivating medium of podcasting.

By using a creative viewpoint, APVA commemorates Africa Day on May 25, 2023 through it's maiden edition, dedicated to audio creatives.Utukufu presents an incredible opportunity to lead impact-driven conversations, strengthen the audio-creative sector, and have a fantastic relationship with host communities like ours, which will foster connections between youths across Africa and the world at large.Thought leaders, activists, campaigners, podcasters, and spoken word artists are a few examples of creative individuals and entities who push the envelope, challenging stereotypes and reimagining the African narrative for audiences around the world.APVA aspires to elevate African voices, highlight the admirable inventive efforts of its youth, and motivate us to own and be united in our accomplishments and challenges through the most exciting, educational, and engaging dialogues about Africa.The Utukufu initiative has achieved a significant milestone in promoting African poetry, fostering cultural exchange, and nurturing the next generation of literary talents by providing a platform that embraces and celebrates the diverse voices of African audio creatives.This collective action and engagement reflect the resounding success of the Utukufu contest, setting the stage for a bright future of African poetry appreciation and creativity.Visit https://utukufu.apva.africa/ to learn moreFind the winners of the poetry contest here: https://utukufu.apva.africa/winners/Subscribe here: https://apva.substack.com/subscribe?

Are you an audio creative, such as a voiceover artist or podcaster, looking to safeguard your intellectual property rights? Listen to this informative webinar on the importance of understanding intellectual property law in the audio industry.

Through the beauty and power of language, our guest has captured the essence of the human experience and brought it to life on the page.This is your chance to witness their talent first-hand and gain a deeper understanding of the world around us.Be prepared to be moved and inspired as our guest shares their insights on life, love, loss, and everything in between.

This event will explore how technology has changed the voiceover industry and the opportunities and challenges it presents for voiceover artists. It will cover topics such as the use of automation and AI in voiceover production, the rise of digital platforms for finding and booking voiceover work, and the impact of remote recording on the industry. Attendees will better understand the various technological advancements that have shaped the voiceover industry and how they can adapt to these changes to stay competitive. They will also learn about the pros and cons of working with these technologies and how to leverage them to their advantage. Additionally, the event will also provide an outlook on the future of the industry and what can be expected in terms of technological advancements.

The creative sector has been developing at an incredible rate, and nearly every day we are exposed to new trends and technological advancements that have satiated our want for more material and superior outcomes at various points during our development.We discussed and examined how to recognize and capitalize on the best trends and innovations.ABOUT THE GUESTSAyo MooreAyo Moore is clearly one of the gifted ideas and creative thinkers in town. He's an award-winning copywriter with over 10 years experience in delivering quality content andcampaigns.He's worked on brands like Quickteller, Interswitch, Close-up, Lipton, Bang & Olufsen,Johnnie Walker, Ciroc, Green Africa Airways, Dano and MTN, where he's one-thirdmember of the team that created the highly acclaimed #MTNManInTheBox Campaign.Ayo is also a radio guru; a walking bank of radio commercials and ideas. His passion forradio and the audio medium led him to create Moore Audio, an audio productioncompany that specialises in radio commercials, podcasts, audio drama, audiobooks andother audio content.He's written and produced audio dramas like Death by Scrabble, Eye Games and he's thecreator of the One Take Podcast. He was recently nominated as one of the judges for the9th Voice Arts Awards in Hollywood this year.With Moore Audio and his advertising background, he seeks to get people to see audiodifferently and usher brands into the bold world of audio.Find Ayo online; LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-moore-1360b228/ TWITTER@ayomoore INSTAGRAM @kunle_moore Desire AsonyeDesire Asonye is an Audio Engineer, Video Creation Expert and Web Analytics Enthusiast with more than a decade's experience revolving around Audio production, Sound design and Audio reinforcement.He currently handles the creative and operation processes for Resound Desire, a company that specializes in podcast production and other audio related work in Abuja, Nigeria.He Considers himself a lifelong learner and believes that Creativity in its simplest form can change our everyday life.Desire specializes in creating amazing records and music while being able to interpret visual ideas that can change lives and entertain everyone.He has also worked with A-list individuals and companies in the Entertainment which has helped him garner experience to work in whatever capacityFind Desire online:LINKEDINhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/desire-asonye-159970245/ TWITTER@desire_xyzINSTAGRAM @resounddesireGina TigereGina Margaret Tiger, is a young female entrepreneur, who is passionate about empowering previously disadvantaged individuals as well as alleviating poverty amongst the African community. She has established Bedigital Creative, a digital transformation boutique agency that focuses on accelerating small business.She has vast knowledge and experience of Digital Marketing, Sales, Filmmaking and TV Production. She currently hosts a Leading Self Help Podcast called A 1000 Voices Podcast.Find Gina OnlineLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginatigereTWITTER @thatafricangoldINSTAGRAM @thatafricangoldAnnouncements:Now available on our website on the APVA hub page are sector related global news and insights, articles written by the APVA team, opportunities, and events. Check it frequently for updates!APVA recently launched a podcast production program and this is the final week of applicationsWe would like to officially announce that applications have ended.Watch out for other opportunities on our websiteapva.africa/opportunities Closing remarksYou can find us online on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Or access our resources on apva.africa.

Quench gives content creators their independence back and reimagines the creator industry. Creators can expand and establish a continuous stream of income if they have the tools to manage fan engagement and the capacity to create their own video website.The company was founded in 2021, has had significant growth, and is constantly improving its offering to provide both creators and fans with the greatest possible user experience.Learn everything there is to know about Quench and how they are transforming the content industry while also giving creators their power back.

Meet the awe-mazing Stephanie Anene, a multi-talented, self-taught professional voice-over artist, TV presenter, scriptwriter, and content creator residing in Lagos, Nigeria who Offers voiceovers in British, American, Indian, Nigerian, and black American accents.Stephanie shares insights on growth and creativity as a voice-over artist.

Our stories are rarely told - and all too often they are by people with very little knowledge of what happens within this ecosystem.The purpose of APVA is to create a space for the African audio-creative to be heard and for us to be able to tell our own stories.We hope that this session will help to spark conversations in our communities and encourage us to share our own narratives, amplify our voices and celebrate our achievements.

Join industry experts Tony Doe and Fola Folayan as we discuss Community management, content creation, and growth strategies.Visit apva.africa to learn more about "The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists"

Being a voice actor comes with a lot of possibilities and challenges.If you are ready to put yourself out there and get to work, listen to this episode and learn what must be doneVisit apva.africa to learn more about us today.

According to the AU, the 2022 theme of the year will be a good opportunity for continued advocacy to ensure gains made over the years in eliminating malnutrition and all its forms are not reversed.APVA launched its indigenous member-centered event while commemorating Africa Day, engaging the continent's audio-creatives on their contribution toward Africa's sovereignty in terms of food security.Date:25th May 2022Time: 3pm GMT/4 pm WATVirtual venue: APVA Telegram channel/ORALVAULT radio