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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 realis...

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 strug...

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 ma...

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 need...

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 larg...

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 variou...

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 GUESTS Ayo Moore Ayo Moore is clearly one...

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...

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...

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 done Visit 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. D...