Call for applications: Talku Talku grant for Nigerian creatives

Talku Talku empowers multidisciplinary creative storytellers who leverage the power of digital media technology to create immersive experiences for various audiences while opening channels for thought, resonance and call to action.

The grant is being rolled out in partnership with record label Incredible Music, the TASCK agency, and digital company The Newspaper Stand. 

Rapper and entrepreneur MI Abaga has been named as an ambassador and judge for the grant this year.

The initiative provides a channel for upcoming and underserved Nigerian creatives to access much-needed resources to enhance their journey. The programme will see four emerging creatives receive $1 000 every quarter, with the goal of enhancing their craft.

Interested creatives can complete the online application form here. 

Important dates

• Application deadline: 6 April.
• Quarter-final: 18th April. The top 10 most compelling and feasible projects will be selected to this stage, where they’ll make their case through social voting.
• Social voting: 18 to 21 April. Social voting allows the top 10 applicants to make their case and gain public support. Selected applicants are expected to create a one-minute video pitch.
• Semi-final: 25 April. The top 3 applicants with the most likes from the social voting will be presented to the grant’s independent panellists for scrutiny and selection of a winner.
• Winner announcement: 30 April. 

“As a creative company, we are focused on providing solutions that allow creatives and brands to think differently in their market space while delivering compelling results that drive key outcomes,” Talku Talku said. 

View the original call here.