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Recap From January to March

Opportunities Recap For Debutants and Emerging Creatives

“The Amplify Bootcamp”  For music artists & managers 

Are you a music artist looking to leverage your capacities and build up your career? Apply for “The Amplify Bootcamp”, a 5-day professional boot-camp mentored by top experts in the Nigerian music industry

Register Here https://www.creationafricanigeria.org/the-amplify-bootcamp-opencall


  • Become part of a vibrant community of storytellers in film, TV, and the Creator Economy
  • Access fully-equipped media labs with podcast studios, editing suites, filming areas with green screens, and workspaces
  • Take advantage of workshops, masterclasses, and grant opportunities designed to elevate your skills and impact.

Click on this link to join community and register https://entertainmentandmediahubs.cchubcreativeeconomy.africa


Apply now for H.E.R 4-day Creative Bootcamp! Dive into music, poetry, photography, and project management while building hands-on skills, networking with industry professionals, and working on real projects. Enhance your creativity and career with expert-led sessions, collaborations, and valuable feedback.

Female Applicants  Only

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-xHCy8Q2Iin0MksDjsAvgpgmPL6vtAqW9CczI1brovhN2iw/viewform


Call for Short Animated Films! SUBMIT ENTRIES TO- Ladi@basementanimation.com DEADLINE – Saturday, March 15, 2025Are you an animator with a short film you’d love to showcase The Afro Women in Animation Festival 2025 is the perfect platform to share your work with industry experts, fellow creatives and a passionate audience.

Submit your short animated film for a chance to have it screened at the festival. This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, storytelling, and technical skills on a bigger stage. 

For enquiry call : +2349060002407

Festival Date : March 22nd

Free Event

https://tix.africa/discover/afrowiafest2025?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabmuKxyQdRzuUnL3x_u1e8jDLT9qySQiHCPZrm2r_RwXxn2PUHkx2YO6Qk_aem_oLfZNGHXjYLE6edqupECTA

Lagos Fringe

Pawstudios Africa Calls For Creative Participants at Lagos Fringe.

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Open Call for Hybrid Identities: Merging Boundaries

Are you are an emerging creative? Participate in Lagos Fringe’s open call for theatre, dance , comedy , spoken words and visual arts organized by Pawstudios Africa. This is a multi-disciplinary arts festival showcase opportunity for debutant and emerging creatives

Submission

Deadline : May 18TH, 2025

Registration

Visit https://lagosfringe.com/participant-registration/

Event Date

Lagos Fringe is a 6-day festival showcase which will be taking place from November 18TH through to November 23RD 2025.

2025 Disney Television Discovers Talent Showcase

Disney Television Discovers Talent Showcase Casting Call by ABC Casting.

Actors Apply for Disney Discovers Talent Showcase

Emerging and debutant actors can apply for Disney Discovers Talent Showcase using this ABC casting link : https://linktr.ee/abccasting?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=949fc889-d887-4c62-976f-5b557a69fc81

Submission Deadline is April 16th, 2025 at 8:59 PM / 11:59 PM ET

XA Model Management and Rara Avis Collaborate for Jules’ Debut

The highly anticipated Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (LCCI) 2nd Annual Symposium Easter Festival Parade is just around the corner, and excitement is building. Scheduled for Thursday, April 17th 2025, at Movenpick hotel, Ikoyi, this year’s event, themed “Celebrating and Embracing Impactful Positive Change: Consolidating the Creative, Entertainment and Cultural Ecosystem against a Challenging Socio-Economic Environment – The Way Forward,” promises to be an unforgettable experience.

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XA Model Management: Shaping the Careers of Nigerian Models

Under the creative direction of Ovo Ogufere, XA Model Management has been instrumental in shaping the careers of Nigerian models, both locally and internationally. With a keen eye for talent and a deep understanding of the industry, Ovo has helped numerous models achieve success and recognition.

Rara Avis Model Jules Set to Slay the Runway

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One such talent is Jules, a stunning model from Rara Avis, who is also a dancer and theatre arts graduate, who will make her debut on the runway at the LCCI Symposium Easter Festival Parade. Standing at an impressive 5’8″, with a rich toffee coloured skin, Jules is poised to make a lasting impression. With XA Model Management’s expertise and guidance, Jules is set to benefit from the partnership, gaining valuable experience and exposure in the industry.

A Star-Studded Lineup

The LCCI Symposium Easter Festival Parade will feature a star-studded lineup of guest speakers and panelists, including Alibaba, Ovo Ogufere, Dr. Yetty Ogunnubi, Aduke Gomez, Dr. Ngozi Omambala, Toki Mabogunje, Dr. Chinyere Almona and many more. It is hosted by the chairman of council and President of LCCI, Mr Gabriel Idahosa FCA. The event aims to explore ways to consolidate the creative, entertainment, and cultural ecosystem in the face of socio-economic challenges.

What to Expect

The LCCI Symposium Easter Festival Parade promises to be an exciting event, with:

  • Fashion Showcase: Witness Jules and other models sashay down the runway, showcasing the latest fashion trends.
  • Insightful Discussions: Engage with industry experts and thought leaders as they discuss ways to drive positive change in the creative, entertainment, and cultural ecosystem.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, industry professionals, and potential collaborators.
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Rara Avis: Nurturing Talent

Rara Avis, the renowned entertainment company, has been instrumental in nurturing talent and providing a platform for aspiring models and multihyphenate creatives to shine. With Jules’ debut, Rara Avis is set to make a significant impact on the fashion scene, solidifying its reputation as a hub for creative expression.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the fusion of fashion, entertainment, and culture. Mark your calendars for the LCCI Symposium Easter Festival Parade and get ready to be wowed by Jules’ debut on the runway!