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INDUSTRY UPDATES
Call for Submissions: Join The Creators’ Rolodex!
Africa’s largest and fastest-growing catalogue of audio creatives, studios, hubs, and agencies is here, and you’re invited to be part of it.
Whether you’re a voice artist, sound engineer, studio owner, agency, or creative hub, The Creators’ Rolodex is designed to put you on the map. This isn’t just a list. It’s a game-changer, connecting Africa’s audio industry to opportunities across the continent and around the world.
Submit your details today and become part of the future of Africa’s creative audio ecosystem.
What Do Podcasters Need To Know About SEO For Podcast Growth?
In this episode, we have Tony Doe, a Podcast & Media Strategist, answering your questions!
This episode tackles one of the biggest challenges for podcast creators: discoverability. If you’re creating great content but struggling to grow your audience, SEO might be the missing link.
Tony breaks down what SEO means for podcasters and shares simple, actionable tips to boost your show’s visibility without getting overwhelmed.
Click on the link below to listen to the latest episode.
How to Skyrocket Your Podcast Views on YouTube
Taking your podcast to YouTube can be a game-changer, but achieving success requires more than just uploading videos.
Creators face unique challenges that can make or break their channel. From optimizing for search to crafting engaging thumbnails, the journey can be daunting. But with the right tactics, you can overcome these obstacles and build a massive following.
In this article, you’ll learn 7 must-know rules to explode your podcast growth on YouTube.
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PODCAST UPDATE
The Economics of African Podcasting: From Studio Conversations to Touring Media Business
Communiqué has published a detailed analysis of what it actually costs to build a sustainable podcast business in Africa, using I Said What I Said’s newly expanded 12-city international tour as its case study.
The piece breaks down real per-episode production costs, sound engineering, scriptwriting, video production, alongside how season sponsorships, ad placements, paid guest appearances, YouTube revenue and live events combine into sustainable income, and examines why most shows self-fund a first season before attracting sponsors.
For more information, read the full article at the link below.
Podcasting is Becoming Internet Television: Here’s What That Means For Creators
In a recent industry interview, podcast executive Chris Balfe argues that traditional podcasts and internet video talk shows have effectively merged, pointing to Netflix’s exclusive podcast deals and the rise of “clipping.”
He raises a key concern: creators often earn nothing from clips reposted to TikTok or Instagram, even as those same clips drive most new audience discovery. A useful read for podcasters weighing their audio, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram strategy.
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VOICEOVER UPDATES
GVAC Voice Bank: A Dedicated Directory of Professional African Voice Talent
The Ghana Voice Actors Community’s Voice Bank connects buyers with trained, professional voice actors ready for commercials, audiobooks, animation, e-learning, documentaries and more.
For producers, brands and agencies seeking authentic African voices, it offers a credible, dedicated alternative to generic freelance platforms — and for voice actors in our Academy and Match network, it’s worth exploring as a place to be discoverable.
Visit the link below for more information.
AIR and Radio Workshop Launch the 2026 New Voices Africa Fellowship
AIR, in partnership with Radio Workshop, has launched the 2026 New Voices Africa Fellowship as part of the RESONATE Story Lab.
Centred on the theme “Africa Otherwise,” the fellowship empowers storytellers to challenge stereotypes and share fresh, community-rooted stories reflecting Africa’s creativity, resilience and future. This round’s applications have already closed, but it’s a fully funded, six-month residency worth knowing about for future cycles.
For more information, visit the link below to read more.
Voice Actors Worldwide Form Coalition Against Unregulated AI Voice Cloning
Voice actors around the world are mobilising against the unregulated use of AI to generate and clone human voices, warning it threatens their livelihoods.
Members represent narrators and voiceover artists across commercials, movies, audiobooks and video games, and are pushing for legal protections against unauthorised use of their voices in AI training, alongside quotas for human voiceover work.
Visit the link below for more insight.
MEDIA
South Africa’s Media Industry Faces a Reckoning; What It Means for African Audio
BusinessDay South Africa has published an analysis examining the structural and economic pressure facing the country’s media and journalism sector, asking whether the current media system can continue in its present form as audiences and advertising continue shifting online.
This connects directly to a broader question our community should be asking: as traditional African media organisations face this same reckoning, how do podcasts, voice work and independent audio production position themselves for what comes next?
Visit the link below to read more.
APVA CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Taleabong B Alemnge (Pen Boy)
Pen Boy is a poet, spoken word artist & youth activist with a bachelor’s degree in English law. He has graced many stages with his poems, won many awards, and has been featured multiple times on reputable news outlets, websites & magazines.
PenBoy is known for his unique style of storytelling.
Check him out on IG @penboy_official
Visit his YouTube channel for samples of live performances.
OTHERS
Here are more articles you can check out for further developments and insights:
RESPOND with Bonny Kibuuka; The Ugandan Boy. Download here
A & A Podcast: How Do You Balance Creativity, Health, and Stress as an Audio Creative? Listen here
Africa Podcast Network Launches the Continent’s First ‘Affinity Audiences’. Click here
Spotify Is Testing an Ad-Skipping Tool for Podcasts; What Creators Need to Know. Click here
Voices Launches Voices for Agencies, Extending Branded AI Voice to Creative Agencies. Click here
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