Voices in MotiON
Rolling Stone Africa, in collaboration with On, presents a Kenya-focused youth media and creative development initiative. Together, we are premiumizing and democratizing African storytelling—empowering the next generation of creators to bring authentic African voices to the world of sports, music, and youth culture through world-class storytelling, content development and creation.
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The Process
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The National Open Call
Writers, Videographers, Photographers and Digital Story Tellers aged 18-30 from across Kenya are invited to apply – with active support for applicants outside Nairobi.
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The In-Person Training
With 50 participants selected to participate in an immersive in-person training programme taking place in August in Nairobi, led by Rolling Stone Africa Editor-In-Chief, Gwen Madiba alongside senior editors, industry experts and platform partners.
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The Winners
Three Winners – One per discipline. The Standout Commission an Editorial Shoot with an A-Lister, Published across ON and Rolling Stone Africa Platfroms.
The Opportunity
More than a competition — a launchpad. Winners receive industry access, global reach, and the mentorship to build a lasting creative career.
Industry Experience
Paid
Gig
3-month paid industry experience with On Africa — working alongside the team shaping the future of sport and storytelling on the continent.
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Platform Reach
Regional Distribution
Multi-market amplification of your output across On and Rolling Stone Africa platforms — audiences across the continent and beyond.
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Exclusive Network
Talent Roster
Graduates join an exclusive RSA × On talent roster, unlocking future collaborative opportunities with both brands long after the competition ends.
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Direct Access
Mentorship
Direct editorial mentorship from Gwen Madiba and Rolling Stone Africa’s senior team — hands-on guidance from the people defining African culture journalism.
Inside the 5-day course
Editorial Storytelling
Storytelling in Sport & Music
Digital Content Creation
Ethics & Representation
Brand Collaboration
from training to published work
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The Writer
The strongest written editorial – feature, profile, essay or long-form on Kenyan sport, music or youth culture.
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The Photographer
The strongest written editorial – feature, profile, essay or long-form on Kenyan sport, music or youth culture.
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The Videographer
Defining a mission involves gathering input from stakeholders and evaluating the organization’s strengths and weaknesses.
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Digital Storytellers & Art Director
Storytellers
Premiumising & DEMOCRATIZING STORYTELLING IN AFRICA
Ready to turn your passion for storytelling into a career through professional training, mentorship, industry exposure, and opportunities to showcase Kenyan voices in sport, music, and youth culture?
