2022 Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund for Contents Creators

Deadline: July 29, 2022.

Are you an emerging artist or storyteller on the pulse of entrepreneurship in Africa? Apply for the Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund.

The Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund calls for application from emerging artists, journalists and content creators including bloggers, bloggers, and podcasters whose work offers a more contemporary and authentic narrative of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs in Africa.

Celebrating and sharing stories of entrepreneurs come in many forms; a photo, drawing or painting of an inspirational figure can tell a thousand stories and transcend a thousand languages. Just like a great entrepreneur takes an idea and turns it into a profitable business, a great artist finds a muse and turns it into something relatable, intriguing, and timeless – Africa No Filter wants to support you to create this work.

CATEGORIES

The Fund is awarded to content creators in two categories: Media and Arts.

  • Media includes Bloggers, Vloggers and Journalists. Examples of projects: A series of published articles identifying innovative tech entrepreneurs, a vlog that showcases entrepreneurs in underrepresented areas, a blog that shines the light on new African innovation.
  • Arts grants will be made to photographers, filmmakers, sketch artists, painters, and digital artists. Example of projects: A lighthearted, comedic short film telling the story of an 11-year old budding entrepreneur, a photography series of Africa’s Top entrepreneurs etc.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicant must be aged between 18 and 35 years and living on the continent or in Diaspora;
  • They must have a platform or portfolio of work that shifts stereotypical narratives about youth and entrepreneurship in Africa.

FUNDING

The Fund will award grants worth between $500 and $2,000 to each selected participant.

APPLICATION

All candidates must apply only once, using your best idea to apply. All recipients of the Tony Elumelu Fund must complete their projects by October 2022.

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