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⏺ Cinetie Co-Production Fund

Deadline 30.09.2023 :: Africa

Cinetie is inviting filmmakers from across Africa to apply for financial support for their projects. This call is open to projects in all genres, but priority will be given to producers who have previously produced some content, have demonstrated the ability to complete the projects on time, and have previously worked with Cinetie.

Apply here.

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⏺ Building Beyond Membership Programme

Deadline 15.06.2023 :: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal

The Prince Claud Fund & the Creative Industries Fund NL has opened applications to participate in the Building Beyond Mentorship Programme, a year-long program for mid-career artists, designers, and creatives from Africa who are dedicated to (re)imagining the future of their cities. The program includes peer group sessions, guest speaker sessions, and two in-person intensives. Participants receive €10,000 and guidance from mentors to work on a body of work that is outlined in their application.

Apply here.

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⏺ Amazon Kindle Storyteller Award

Deadline 31.08.2023 :: Anywhere

The Kindle Storyteller Award is a £20,000 literary prize recognising outstanding writing. It is open to writers publishing in English in any genre, who publish their work through Kindle Direct Publishing. Readers play a significant role in selecting the winner, helped by a panel of judges including various book industry experts.

More details here.

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⏺ Join the Idozi Collective

Africa

Idozi is looking for African fashion and lifestyle designers to join their collective. They're offering shop space, business resources, and promotional opportunities, and they're open to designers of apparel, accessories, skincare, wellness, and home decor items.

Details here.

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⏺ Content Writer Job at Young and Cerebral

Lagos, Nigeria

Young and Cerebral is looking for a content writer to co-develop and edit content for a range of communications projects on print, audiovisual, and digital platforms. The role will also involve managing and running ads on the brand's social media channels.

Application details here.

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⏺ Write for the Pearl Muslimah Network

Anywhere

The Pearl Muslimah Network app is looking for female Muslim writers interested in contributing to a growing international virtual community of Muslim women. If you'd like to write about Deen and Spirituality, Lifestyle, Relationships, Business and Finance, Health and Wellness, and/or Self Development, get in touch with them.

Click here to register interest.

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⏺ Kuda is Hiring a Copywriter

Lagos, Nigeria

Kuda Technologies Ltd. is looking for a creative Copywriter to write clear and concise copy for ads, publications and websites. The ideal candidate is a team-spirited, skilled and imaginative writer with an eye for detail and an ability to quickly understand project requirements.

Apply.

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⏺ Open Call: Rele Arts Foundation Young Contemporaries Bootcamp

Deadline 12.05.2023 :: Africa

Rele Arts Foundation has opened applications for this year’s Young Contemporaries Bootcamp and Residency programme.

The bootcamp is an intensive workshop program designed to guide and educate emerging artists, as well as identifying and harnessing their talent. Successful bootcamp participants will then move on to be part of a one-month long residency program led by a notable international art critic and mentor.

Get more info.

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⏺ GOMYCODE is Hiring for Multiple Roles

Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Senegal, and other African Countries

GOMYCODE is hiring hackerspace managers, instructors, designers, content creators, and sales reps to support the company's mission to make technology training available to everyone.

Apply here.

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⏺ Climate Change Photo Essay Prize 2023

Deadline 30.04.2023 :: Africa & African Diaspora

Africa Soft Power is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Climate Change Photo Essay Prize. They are inviting young people between 18 and 30 to submit photo essays that address the theme Climate change and your community. Winning submissions will be shown at a curated exhibition later this year.

More details here.

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⏺ Lohn is Hiring Candle Bar Instructors

Lagos, Nigeria

Lohn, a premier scents company, is looking for creative, energetic, and outgoing Candle Bar instructors to help create a memorable candle-making experience for their customers. You should be outgoing, positive, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and love candles!

Apply here.

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⏺ Call for Proposals: Africa Writes Festival 2023

Deadline 28.04.2023 :: Africa

The Royal African Society is inviting writers from Africa and the diaspora to submit programming ideas for the 2023 Africa Writes Festival. They are accepting submissions for book launches, readings, author appearances, panel discussions, youth and children’s workshops, and other activities, which will take place at the British Library in September and October 2023.

Submit your proposal here.

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⏺ Event: Collective Action - Women, African Music, and Open Knowledge

29.04.2023 & 06.05.2023 :: Lagos, Nigeria

Afrosounds is hosting a meet-up to celebrate women in African music. The focus of the event is to promote the stories of women in African music, and encourage storytelling and documentation on free knowledge platforms. The meet-up will include a panel session, an editing training session, as well as an edit-a-thon.

Register.

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⏺ Exhibit at the Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead

11.05.2023 -14.05.2023 :: London, UK

Camden Black Creatives has launched an open call for Black artists & photographers to showcase their work at the Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead from May 11th to 14th 2023, as part of the CBC booth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for underrepresented artists to showcase and sell their work to a wider audience.

Apply here.

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⏺ Ellipse Prize

Deadline 30.04.2023 :: Togo

ellipse art projects is inviting Togolese artists and artists living in Togo to apply for the ellipse prize, a visual art competition aimed at highlighting art from French-speaking territories. Winners gain access to international networks, the opportunity to exhibit at AKAA - ALSO KNOWN AS AFRICA international art fair in France, media campaigns, and professional support.

Get details and apply.

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⏺ Free Writing Courses from Brittle Paper

Online

Brittle Paper has put together a series of writing courses in collaboration with some of Africa's most successful writers. Topics covered include: theme, setting, plot, language and style, and character development.

Access the courses here.

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⏺ Africa No Filter Comedy Lab

Deadline 05.06.2023 :: Africa

The Africa No Filter Comedy Lab is seeking talented African comedians to create fresh and unique content that positively portrays Africa or challenges existing African stereotypes. Comedians who join the lab will receive up to $3,000 in grants to create new 10-minute skits and will be supported through mentorship, masterclasses, and marketing support.

Apply here.