African Digital Creator Academy

Do you want to move from UNEMPLOYED to FUNemployed?

Join Africa's Premier Academy for Social Media Innovators and Transform Your Passion into a Thriving Career

About ADCA

The African Digital Creator Academy is an educational program focused on empowering creative African youth to succeed in social media. The curriculum is designed with a deep understanding of the unique challenges young Africans face, including limited access to digital skills, business and monetization knowledge, and the need to create content that resonates globally. The academy serves as a gateway for young Africans to overcome these challenges and reach their full potential in digital creativity, specifically targeting the next generation of social media influencers from the African continent.

What to expect

Elevate your digital presence with ADCA. Gain essential skills, expert insights, and hands-on experience to thrive in the world of online content creation.

Tailored Curriculum

Our courses cover essential skills for social media success, including storytelling, brand building, and content monetization.

Localized Resources

We provide access to a culturally relevant repository of resources ranging between real life success stories, case studies, hacks and tips.

Industry Mentorship

Gain insights and personalized guidance from leading African influencers and industry experts.

Infrastructural Access

Experience hands-on learning at our state-of-the-art facilities in Accra’s Jambo Spaces.

Blended Learning

Combining online resources with on-site sessions, our program ensures a comprehensive learning experience.

What is the Curriculum?

This curriculum contains courses that have encompassed a mix of technical skills, strategic knowledge and local and global industry insight which are crucial for success in the digital landscape.

Course 1

Creative Storytelling

On completion of this course, you will be able to understand the fundamentals that are required to create social media content that captivates, connects and communicates in a compelling and memorable way. You will understand basic storytelling principles to drive engagement and resonate with people online. It will also break down complex ideas and messages into simple narratives.And lastly it will enable you to make a global impact by using storytelling to transcend borders and break cultural and linguistic barrier

Course 2

Brand Building

On completion of this course, you will be able to understand basic brand principles which are required to build a unique and hard to replicate identity in an extremely cluttered digital space. This course will touch on personal branding , brand identity and brand loyalty and guide you in building and arriving at clear differentiation and brand value online.

Course 3

Photo and Video for Creators

Simplify your customer relationship management with our lightweight CRM solution. Organize contacts, track interactions, and manage customer data effectively, all in one place. Stay informed and responsive to your customers' needs with ease.

Course 4

Monetizing Your Content

A very essential component of digital content creation is knowing how to make sustainable income from your content. On completion of this course you will be able to diversify your income streams and create tailor made monetisation strategies per platform. From ad revenue offerings from YouTube ,Brand sponsorships, Affiliate marketing, Merchandising, Crowdfunding to E-commerce and content licensing. The possibilities are endless.

Course 5

Copyrights and Basic Law for Creatives

This course empowers digital content creators and is one of the key things African creators need to know. On completion, you will be able to protect your work, make informed decisions about collaborations, monetise effectively, and navigate the digital landscape responsibly. This course is fundamental in navigating the creator ecosystem ethically as you will require it in collaborations, contract negotiations and infringement and licensing.

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ADCA Guest Tutors

Elevate your digital presence with ADCA. Gain essential skills, expert insights, and hands-on experience to thrive in the world of online content creation.

David Nicol-Sey
Awarded Filmmaker and CEO of North productions
Mpumi Nompumelelo
RoSeasoned Brand Marketing expert, South Africale
Lina El Kadi
Digital Creative Director, Studious UK
Oyinkasola Fawehinmi
Music and Entertainment Lawyer
Molly Akosua Jensen
CEO of Afripods, Podcast Distribution Platform
Kwadwo Sheldon
Youtuber and Content Creator
Elozonam
Digital Content Creator and Former Big Brother Participant

Who is Eligible?

This course is open to all however to effectively benefit from it one might need to have some specific skills.

  • Proficiency in basic digital skills, such as using computers, internet browsers, and common software tools.

  • Should be 18 years and above and legally of age to enter the African labor market

  • Demonstrating a genuine interest or passion in the subject matter is a plus

  • Currently all courses are taught in English, so basic understanding of the English language will be ideal.

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Employability

You'll graduate prepared to tackle the world with a range of professional options at your disposal.

  • Copywriter

  • Digital Marketer

  • Youtuber / Tiktoker ( Video content creator )

  • Podcaster

  • Blogger

  • Content strategist/Editor

  • Film maker

  • Curator

  • Brand Ambassador

Fees

Students are required to make a payment of GHS xxx for the entire course. This comes with the below offerings.

  • Branded stationery

  • Textbooks and handouts

  • Video reference material

  • Jambo Spaces membership and access to all facilities for the duration

  • Off-site practical trips

  • Access to equipment for practical use

Built for Your Comfort and Luxury

Ideally we hope for this to be a free programme where people will be enrolled only through eligible application. The fees are meant to cover the below.

Ready to Transform Your Digital Journey?

Join ADCA today and start unlocking your potential as Africa's next digital creator. Apply now and take the first step towards a thriving career in social media!

Ready to Transform Your Digital Journey?

Join ADCA today and start unlocking your potential as Africa's next digital creator. Apply now and take the first step towards a thriving career in social media!