Category: Global Insights

AIR has unveiled the 2025 cohort of fellows for its prestigious New Voices Public Radio Program. Since its inception in 2009, the program has championed underrepresented voices in audio by providing space, opportunity, and community for emerging talent. This year’s...

Ever wondered why some videos just hit differently? Spoiler alert: it’s all in the voice. In a move to elevate the quality of video content, industry experts are stressing the importance of investing in professional voiceover talent. According to insiders,...

Moments with Nderru Season 8 has officially launched and is now available for streaming on NW Plus TV. After an extended hiatus, fans of the podcast can finally access the new episodes they’ve been eagerly anticipating. This season launch represents...

The 8th edition film festival opens its call for submissions on September 29th, 2025, for the 2026 festival. Independent filmmakers worldwide are invited to submit their work for consideration. This marks the festival’s eighth consecutive year showcasing independent cinema from...

Workspace Global has announced a strategic partnership with Village Capital to provide comprehensive brand development support for entrepreneurs in Africa’s sustainability sector. Through this collaboration, founders participating in the Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa (ESEA) and Greentech Africa programs will...

The 2025 Afros & Audio Podcast Festival has officially revealed its speaker lineup! Marking its 7th and final multi-day conference, the festival will once again unite podcasters, creators, and audio professionals from across the globe. Taking place October 16–19, 2025...

The 2025 Seed Award cohort has been announced, celebrating 100 emerging artists from 66 countries who are shaping the future of culture through bold, experimental practices. This year marks a milestone, as the Seed Award proudly welcomes its first-ever awardee...

The Africa Media Festival is set to return for its fourth edition on 25–26 February 2026, continuing its role as a key gathering point for media professionals, creatives, and innovators across the continent and beyond. The 2026 edition promises an...

The organizers of the New Voices Poetry Contest have unveiled the longlist for the 2025 edition, featuring 30 emerging poets from across Ghana. Launched in May 2025, the contest is dedicated to spotlighting new literary voices and providing a platform...

The Spoken Words Contest has concluded its 21st edition, with winners officially announced. The long-running contest continues to provide a stage for powerful performances and fresh voices in the spoken word community. Organized under the platform Sage at Words, the...