About the Community
The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists (APVA) as a community is a vibrant creative ecosystem designed to foster connection, collaboration, and growth among African audio creatives. The Community is built on the principles of discovery, institutionalization, amplification, and celebration of African audio creativity.
Benefits of Joining Our Community
- Connect with like-minded professionals: Join a community of African audio creatives who share your passions and interests.
- Access exclusive resources and opportunities: Tap into our resource library, mentorship program, and collaboration hub to support your growth and development.
- Amplify your voice and work: Showcase your talents and achievements through our events, workshops, and showcase platforms.
- Contribute to the growth of the African audio-creative industry: Be part of a community that is shaping the future of African audio creativity.
If you’re an African audio creative looking to connect, collaborate, and grow with like-minded audio-creatives, join the APVA community today!
Community Based Initiatives
At APVA, we believe that a strong community is the backbone of a thriving African audio-creative industry. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for our members to connect, collaborate, and grow together.
Member Moment
What is the Member Moment all about?
Member Moment is our way of spotlighting APVA’s Community Members in a creative way to bring exposure to each member and to the community at large.
Why Member Moment?
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Member Moment Showcase
AI Challenge
About the AI Challenge
The APVA AI Challenge is a weekly contest where our community members are invited to create eye-catching, innovative visuals using AI-powered tools like Bing Image Creator. This challenge aims to highlight the artistic and creative prowess of African audio creatives, from podcasters and voice artists to spoken word artists, by leveraging the power of AI to generate visuals that complement their audio work.
Goals
GOAL 1
GOAL 3
Objectives
Discover and Amplify
Strengthen Community Bonds
How Will This Challenge Run Every Week?
Theme Announcement
Every week, a theme will be announced to guide the creation of visuals. African narratives, cultures, or any topic relevant to our industry will inspire themes.
Submission Window
Members submit their visuals on Mondays using the designated AI tool(s).
Community Voting
Submissions will be showcased on our platform where the community can vote for their favorites. Members will vote on which of the submissions they like most, the winning entry is entirely in the hands of our members/community
Winner Announcement
The winning entry will be announced at the end of the week, receiving a special feature in our newsletter and social media shoutouts.
The APVA AI Challenge is a true, simple yet excellent celebration of creativity, innovation, and community spirit. It represents a step towards embracing new technologies that can amplify our voices and stories.
We invite every member of our community to join in, experiment, and showcase their talents. Together, we create a mosaic of visuals that reflect the richness of African audio creativity.
Contact Us
Have a question about our community activities or want to get involved? Contact us at community@apva.africa