Bidemi Adedire, founder of the Associaiton of African Podcasters & Voice Artists (APVA), shares how the APVA Awards 2023 celebrate African audio creatives and boost visibility, partnerships, and industry growth. She explains award categories, the selection process, and APVA’s initiatives to support long-term development for podcasters, voice artists, and spoken word creators. Learn how African audio storytelling is expanding globally and what opportunities exist for creators. Originally published on September 18, 2023.