Griots Fellowship – Funding African Storytellers and Cultural Leaders
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The Griots Fellowship is a program by the LéO Africa Institute that supports African journalists, writers, filmmakers, artists, and cultural practitioners who are telling Africa’s stories on a global stage.
Named after the traditional West African griots — historians and oral storytellers who preserved African history and culture for generations — the fellowship carries that legacy forward by equipping modern-day narrators with skills, platforms, and networks to shape authentic African narratives.
What the Fellowship Covers
Fellows are trained across three tracks:
- Journalism & Media — for reporters and media professionals
- Creative Arts — for writers, filmmakers, and artists
- Cultural Heritage — for practitioners preserving African culture and identity
Training is delivered through in-person residencies, online workshops, and independent creative projects, with a focus on narrative strategy, media production, and cultural leadership.
Who Should Apply
This fellowship is for African storytellers at any level — journalists, writers, filmmakers, artists, or anyone working to define and preserve African culture. If you create content that speaks to Africa’s present or future, this fellowship was built for you.
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