§ The Fellowship
Fellowship
programs.
19 tracks across film, AI, technology, and the creative economy — built for Africans who are ready to shape what comes next.
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Active fellows
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Track types
- Bootcamp15 Jan 2025
Media Storytelling Lab
A hands-on lab for the next generation of African storytellers — reporting, photography, audio and the craft of stories that travel.
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Civic Innovation Initiative
Research into technology for civic life — open data, public interest tools and the systems that make institutions work for people.
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AI & Technology Fellowship
A flagship fellowship for builders at the frontier of AI and technology in Africa — mentorship, funding and a cohort that ships.
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DevOps Engineering
Master the tools that make modern software reliable and secure. Learn CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and the practices that power world-class engineering teams.
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Social Media Marketing
Master the art of positioning and storytelling across social platforms. Learn content calendars, community management, analytics, paid social, and how to grow engaged audiences.
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Project Management
Master the skills to plan and lead cross-functional teams. Learn Agile, Scrum, stakeholder management, risk planning, and how to deliver complex projects on time and on budget.
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Graphics Design
Create compelling visuals for brands, businesses, and platforms. Master Adobe Suite, brand identity, typography, colour theory, and the principles behind design that communicates.
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Software Development
Go from beginner to full-stack developer. Cover the complete software development lifecycle — frontend, backend, databases, version control, and deploying production applications.
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Content Creation
Monetize your passion — turn your voice and ideas into a profitable career. Learn scripting, video production, platform strategy, and how to build an audience that converts.
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Data Analytics
Turn raw data into million-dollar insights and tell stories with data. Master Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau to help businesses make faster, smarter decisions.
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Virtual Assistant
Work from anywhere while supporting businesses. Learn remote operations, executive support, tools like Notion and Asana, and how to build a sustainable remote career.
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Product & Digital Marketing
Master the art of positioning and storytelling. Learn growth strategy, SEO, paid media, email marketing, and how to build campaigns that convert at every stage of the funnel.
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AI & Automation
Learn to build smart systems, from chatbots to predictive models. Understand large language models, workflow automation, and how to integrate AI into real-world products.
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Backend Development
Power the systems behind every app. Learn server architecture, APIs, databases, authentication, and how to build the infrastructure that keeps products running reliably.
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Data Science
Build predictive models that drive business decisions. Learn Python, machine learning, statistical modelling, and how to turn complex datasets into strategic advantage.
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Front End Development
Designs with code to create websites and apps. Master HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks to build pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces that perform at scale.
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Cybersecurity
Protect businesses from cyber threats. Learn ethical hacking, network security, penetration testing, and the frameworks organisations use to defend against attacks.
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Product Design (UI/UX)
Learn user-centered design and create digital products. Master Figma, design systems, user research, and the craft of turning complex problems into intuitive experiences.
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Product Management
Master the art of building products people love. From discovery to launch, learn how to define strategy, write PRDs, work with engineers, and ship products that users actually want.
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Apply to the Fellowship →§ Mentors
Learn from the best.
Our mentors are practitioners — actively working at the frontier of media, film, AI, and technology across Africa and globally.
Featured mentors
- AO
Adaeze Okafor
FeaturedHead of AI Research · Google DeepMind Africa
Pioneering AI safety research for African language models. PhD MIT.
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNLP - CO
Chioma Osei
FeaturedExecutive Producer · Netflix Africa
Greenlit over 30 African original productions in 5 years.
Film ProductionMedia BusinessContent Strategy - EE
Emeka Eze
FeaturedAward-winning Filmmaker · Independent
Cannes-selected director known for documentary work across 14 African countries.
Film DirectionDocumentaryStorytelling - NA
Nkechi Adeyemi
FeaturedVP Product · Flutterwave
Built payment products used by 500,000+ businesses across Africa.
Product ManagementFintechGrowth - SB
Seun Bankole
FeaturedCreative Director · 72andSunny Amsterdam
Award-winning creative who has led campaigns for Nike, Apple, and Netflix.
Brand StrategyCreative DirectionMedia
All mentors
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Dr. Fatima Al-Hassan
Tech Policy Advisor · African Union
Shaping continental AI policy and digital governance frameworks.
PolicyAI EthicsGovernance - ID
Ibrahim Diallo
Full-Stack Architect · Andela
Trained 3,000+ African developers. Open source contributor.
Software EngineeringEducationDevOps - TL
Tunde Lawal
Founder & CEO · BuildAfrica VC
Invested in 40+ African startups. Former Goldman Sachs.
Venture CapitalEntrepreneurshipTech