Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund for Emerging African Artist or Storyteller 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 calls for application from emerging journalists, filmmakers, content producers, and visual and performing artists to submit multimedia creative ideas, that tell the stories of inspiring entrepreneurs and showcase the true and positive spirit of entrepreneurship in Africa.

The Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund is awarded to content creators in two categories : Media and Arts

Media includes Bloggers,Vloggers and Journalists. Examples of Project : A series of published articles identyfing 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. Examples of Project : A lighthearted,comedic short film telling the story of an 11 year old budding entrepreneur,a photography series of Africa's  top entrepreneur etc.

• Table of Content
• About Africa No Filter
• Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund
• Aim and Benefits of Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund
• Requirements for Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa No Filter

Africa No Filter is a donor collaborative that supports the development of nuanced and contemporary stories that shift stereotypical and harmful narratives within and about Africa.Through research, grant-making and advocacy we aim to build the field of narrative change-makers by supporting storytellers, investing in media platforms and driving disruption campaigns. ANF’s goal over time is to leave an empowered narrative change ecosystem and an informed community of storytellers who work more deliberately to change harmful narratives within and about Africa.... read more... continue reading

Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund

Aim and Benefits of Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund

• The fund will award grants worth between $500 and $2000 to each selected participants

Requirements for Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund Qualification

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

Interview date, Process and Venue for Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund

Timeline:

June 30, 2022 : Application Opens

July 29, 2022 : Application Deadline

August 31, 2022 : Shortlisted Candidates : Informed

September 23, 2022 : Successful Applicants Announcement

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit Africa no Filter website