A winner at PodFest Naija, new shows from Nigeria and South Africa, and the milestone behind Edgar Eriakha's next podcast. Five stories worth your time.
PodFest Naija names its Next Big Podcaster
Clement Akintade was named the winner of The Next Big Podcaster at PodFest Naija's second edition in Lagos on 25 September. The talent initiative is run by festival organiser The Muvmnt Studio.
The Guardian Nigeria reports more than 3,000 attendees, with live recordings, monetisation masterclasses and sessions across six themed stages. Lagos Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat described creators' work reaching overseas listeners as an export.
“That is not just content. That is export.”
A faith grant backs youth podcast SAY IT HERE
Above World Studios has announced a 10-episode YouTube mini-podcast for people aged 15 to 21. SAY IT HERE is powered by CcHUB in partnership with Africa No Filter and supported by the Gates Foundation through the Faith Storyteller Grant. Its creator, Eboselume Okedeji, was one of 20 creatives chosen.
Khosi Ngema launches Speak and Heal
The Blood and Water actress has shared the first episode of her podcast on YouTube. She told TshisaLIVE that the idea grew out of a casual moment between friends. “When you start a podcast, you really must commit,” she said.
Alliad launches Empowering Africa
The integrated services company, present in seven African countries, has launched season one of its business podcast. Each episode is hosted by a different senior Alliad executive, with guests including AFEX Group chief executive Ayodeji Balogun and Allison Worldwide Africa's Claudine Moore.
Edgar Eriakha's reported milestone. And the trigger for a second show.
The Nigerian storyteller and TV host says Why Am I Still Single? reached 250,000 downloads in September, fulfilling the promise he made himself before starting another podcast. Why Am I Still Awake? is a late-night storytelling show for people who cannot sleep. He plans to release the first episode later this October.