Hangout with APVA

How to Turn Your Audio Skills into a Source of Income -APVA

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:22:00 GMT

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.

Mistakes New Podcasters and Voice Artists Make and How to Avoid Them-APVA

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:30:00 GMT

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.

Branding and Marketing As A Spoken Word Artist -APVA

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:24:00 GMT

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.

The Business of Voice: Navigating Contracts, Rates, and Client Relationships

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:41:00 GMT

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.

Utilizing Scripts Libraries to Build a Sound Portfolio | APVA's Script Repository Launch - APVA

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:25:00 GMT

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

Understanding Intellectual Property for Audio Creatives

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:06:00 GMT

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!💃

Podcasting for Nonprofits: Leveraging the Power of Audio for Storytelling-APVA

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:28:49 GMT

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.

UTUKUFU; THE GLORY OF AFRICA - [Virtual Ceremony of AfricaDay Commemoration] - APVA

Tue, 30 May 2023 21:50:00 GMT

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 more

Find the winners of the poetry contest here: https://utukufu.apva.africa/winners/

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Protecting Your Voice: Understanding Intellectual Property Law for Audio Creatives

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:09:00 GMT

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.

Exploring the Human Experience and the Power of Poetry

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:07:00 GMT

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.

The Impact of Technology on the Voiceover Industry

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 22:43:00 GMT

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 Latest Trends and Innovation in the Creative Industry

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:14:00 GMT

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 of the gifted ideas and creative thinkers in town. He's an award-

winning copywriter with over 10 years experience in delivering quality content and

campaigns.

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-third

member 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 for

radio and the audio medium led him to create Moore Audio, an audio production

company that specialises in radio commercials, podcasts, audio drama, audiobooks and

Announcements:

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 applications

We would like to officially announce that applications have ended.

Watch out for other opportunities on our website

apva.africa/opportunities

Closing remarks

You can find us online on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Or access our resources on apva.africa.

The Value of video content alongside podcasting with QUENCH

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:46:31 GMT

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.

Secrets to Becoming a Creative Voice-over Artist

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:35:25 GMT

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.

Telling our own stories as African creatives

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 23:57:24 GMT

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.

Community Management and Content Creation as an Audio Creative

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:31:36 GMT

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"

How to Standout as an African Voice Talent

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:22:52 GMT

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.

Conversations Around Food Security in Africa; The Audio Creative Contribution

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:09:43 GMT

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 2022

Time: 3pm GMT/4 pm WAT

Virtual venue: APVA Telegram channel/ORALVAULT radio