Swift Academy

Empowering the next generation of African talent

Curated by Africa House

Application for Accra coming soon.

A new class of African creators, curated by Africa House.

Swift ACADEMY brings together mentors, masterclasses and a community of builders shaping the continent’s next wave of cultural output — music, brand, business and beyond.

The programme

Built for the makers

  • Mentorship

    Real relationships, not a lecture series.

    One-on-one and small-group sessions with working creatives, managers and founders across the industry — paired by discipline and goals.

    Ongoing throughout the cohort
  • Masterclass

    Business-first, taught by people doing it.

    Practical sessions on brand partnerships, artist development, commercial strategy and building a career that lasts.

    Led by industry practitioners
  • Community

    Access that outlasts the cohort.

    A peer network building alongside you, plus long-term access to the wider Africa House community across the continent.

    For life, not just the programme
Coming to a city near you

Built across Africa

The Academy moves with the culture — each city becomes its own cohort, its own context, its own moment.

  • Nairobi - 2026

  • Accra - 2026

  • Joburg - 2027

  • Lagos - 2027

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Join the Swift Academy

Application for Nairobi now closed.

Application for Accra coming soon.