UP AFRICA
Discovering Talents.
Teaching Skills.
Amplifying African Creativity.
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New songs, talents, and stories shaping African creativity.
The Forge Music
Galaxy Solomon
Mc Inwek Jnr
Skills We Teach
Web Designing
Learn to build professional websites and start earning online.
Digital Advertising
Learn how to run professional Facebook & Google ads that convert.
Film Making
Learn practical/professional movie script writing, acting, directing, & production.
Computer Repairs
Learn how to Fix laptops, desktops & systems professionally.
How UP Africa Academy Works
At UP Africa, learning is not abstract.
We combine classroom understanding with hands-on practice, real projects, and guided mentorship so students don’t just learn, they become skilled.
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Learn the Basics
Classroom Foundation
Students learn core concepts, tools, and mindset before hands-on training begins.
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Practice Hands-On
Workshop Training
Learning moves quickly into supervised practice using real tools and equipment.
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Build Real Projects
Applied Learning
Students work on real-world projects that build confidence and usable portfolios.
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Launch, Pitch & Grow
Business Phase
Learners turn their skills into businesses through guided building, pitching, and growth.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
We celebrate creatives, entrepreneurs, and organisations doing meaningful work across Africa — within and beyond UP Africa. We also publish music, stories, and creative works from across Africa
Inclusion in Community Spotlight does not imply endorsement or affiliation with UP Africa’s training programs.
MC Inwek Jnr
MC Inwek Jnr (given name: IkoAbasi Essien) is a Nigerian Master of Ceremony and professional event host, widely recognized for becoming Nigeria’s youngest professional MC between 2020 and 2024. His emergence into an industry traditionally dominated by …
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Galaxy Solomon
Galaxy Solomon is a Nigerian music minister, worship leader, and creative director whose work centers on faith-driven creativity, African expression, and purpose-led talent development.
At the core of his calling is music ministry…
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The Forge Music
The Forge Music is a worship and music ministry platform dedicated to identifying, nurturing, and raising music ministers. It provides a safe, collaborative space where singers, instrumentalists, and worship leaders are spiritually nourished, mentored, and equipped to grow in calling, character, and expression.
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Why Skill Matters
Education Alone Is Not Enough
Many young people finish school without practical skills they can use in the real world.
No Child Should Leave School Without a Skill
Every young person deserves at least one practical, income-generating skill before adulthood.
From Skills to Sustainable Futures
We help learners turn practical skills into viable businesses and long-term opportunities.
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How it Works
Submit an Idea
Learners propose business ideas based on acquired skills.Refine with Guidance
Mentors help sharpen clarity, structure, and viability.Get Projected
Standout ideas gain visibility for partnerships and future opportunities.