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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...

Fresh updates are now available on the actors’ app (Red) as its beta testing phase gradually comes to a close. The beta testing for the producers’ version of the app (Black) is set to begin soon. The creators expresses excitement...

Need to turn your great recording into great content? Riverside’s new Co-Creator is an AI tool that does the heavy lifting. Just tell it what you need and watch it instantly transform your recordings into a full suite of promotional...

Describing a significant shift in African poetry, Chris Albani explains how the genre has moved away from its early focus on nationalism and the formation of the nation-state. Arguing that while early African literature was often constrained by the need...

Whether you’re editing alone or with a team, this guide will help you create a consistent routine, save time, and produce a more professional-sounding show. This guide provides a clear and effective workflow for editing a podcast. From raw audio...

The voiceover industry in Nigeria is experiencing significant growth. This recent boom can be attributed to several key factors, including the increased demand for digital content, the rise of Nollywood, and a surge in advertising and marketing spending. Moreso, technological...

The 29th annual Poetry Africa Festival announced that South African artist Angela Thandizwe Mthembu, also known as Angelyric, will be a featured performer. A versatile artist, writer, and cultural advocate, Mthembu is known for her work in poetry, music, and...

For years, creators have asked the same question: should I start a podcast or a YouTube channel? As content consumption evolves and monetisation shifts, the debate feels sharper than ever. Podcasts are winning on trust and community. YouTube leads in...

The Podcast Academy has officially opened submissions for the 2026 Ambies® Awards, the premier celebration of excellence in podcasting. The Ambies honour outstanding shows, hosts, and creators who are shaping the future of the medium. Podcasters across genres are invited...