Open call: Oroko Radio 2024 residency in Ghana

The not-for-profit internet radio station was founded in 2021 to provide a platform for African and diasporic creative communities while amplifying emerging talent outside of the mainstream.

Since its establishment, Oroko Radio has featured high-profile residents including DJ and academic Kobby Ankomah Graham, rapper and activist Wanlov and Afro-folk artist Tommy WÁ.

Selected applicants will get the opportunity to present their own show on Oroko Radio.

“We aim to reclaim and recentre narratives from the African and diasporic artistic communities, with a particular focus on local perspectives in Accra, in addition to cultivating and nurturing relationships with like-minded projects across the globe,” the station said. “Oroko Radio will shine a spotlight on alternative sounds and thoughts coming from and influenced by the continent.”

Eligibility

• Anyone is eligible to apply. However, priority will be given to Africans and the diaspora, particularly applicants based in Accra.
• Applications can be made in English or French.
• Interested participants must include detailed descriptions of the format of the show that they would like to create, as well as the themes or topics.
• The show doesn’t need to be a DJ mix. Applicants can play full songs without transitions, talk in between, host a talk show, or put together sound collages.
• Preference will be given to shows that are different from the station’s current show list, or present new perspectives.

Interested persons may apply for free here.

The deadline for applications is 8 January.

All questions regarding this opportunity should be sent to [email protected]

View the original call here.