The most dangerous lie in Africa’s creative economy is: “If the work is good, the money will come.” It won’t. Because money does not follow talent or skills. It follows business models. This is why Africa has world-class filmmakers, photographers, designers, digital creators and musicians, yet 6 in 10 creators still earn less than USD100 […]
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Applying for grants can be hectic and vigorous. Over the last couple of years, I have seen a couple of errors occur repeatedly that prevent great ideas/projects/programs from getting the financial support they deserve. Here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them: 1. Not using provided templates Templates are designed to ensure
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Most performers think in single revenue streams. The creators building sustainable careers think in ecosystems. Today, you have got more tools than ever to build a solid income from your art such as: 1.Voice over work Your performance training already gave you the skills. Animations and video games need character voices. Brands need commercial narrators.
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What used to take months now happens in minutes. What used to require teams now needs just one person and the right tools. Here are 5 emerging trends changing how we create, collaborate, connect and make money: 1. AI as creative partner AI is becoming creators’ best collaborator. Film writers use AI to write scripts,
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