About Up Africa
Who We Are
UP Africa is a creative learning and talent-development platform dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and amplifying African potential through skills, creativity, and practical education.
We exist to help young people move beyond theory into real-world competence, confidence, and visibility. Through structured training, mentorship, creative exposure, and opportunity-driven programs, UP Africa empowers individuals to turn their talents and ideas into valuable skills and sustainable pathways.
Our Vision
To raise a generation of skilled and creative African entrepreneurs who turn knowledge into value and skills into sustainable businesses.
Our Mission
To provide accessible, hands-on learning opportunities that equip individuals with relevant skills, creative tools, and entrepreneurial thinking — enabling them to grow, create, and contribute meaningfully to society.
What We Do
UP Africa operates at the intersection of education, creativity, and opportunity. We do this through:
Skills & Creative Training
We offer structured courses designed to help learners acquire practical, in-demand skills across creative, digital, and vocational fields.
Our training focuses on:
Learning by doing
Project-based practice
Real-world relevance
Skill confidence, not just certificates
Talent Discovery & Promotion
We identify and spotlight talents in areas such as:
Music
Film & media
Creative arts
Digital skills
Innovation & entrepreneurship
Through features, showcases, and storytelling, we give creatives visibility and a platform to grow.
The Pitch Zone
The Pitch Zone is one of UP Africa’s unique initiatives. It is a space where learners and creatives can present ideas, projects, or concepts for feedback, mentorship, and growth.
Rather than promising instant funding, Pitch Zone focuses on:
- Idea clarity
- Structure and feasibility
- Presentation skills
- Creative confidence
- Readiness for opportunities
It prepares individuals to pitch effectively anywhere
Community & Creative Ecosystem
UP Africa is a growing community of learners, creators, mentors, and innovators. We believe growth happens faster when people learn together, share knowledge, and support one another.
Through features, content, and engagement, we build an ecosystem that celebrates African creativity, foster business collaborations, and practical intelligence.
Who Can Join Us?
UP Africa is open to:
- Students
- Creatives
- Beginners exploring new skills
- Aspiring professionals
- Innovators and idea-builders
- Anyone ready to learn, grow, and create
No prior experience is required — just willingness to learn.
Get Featured on Up Africa
UP Africa is building a future where skills meet opportunity and creativity finds direction.
Whether you want to learn, create, showcase your talent, or grow an idea — there is a place for you here.
👉 Explore our courses
👉 Discover talents
👉 Visit the Pitch Zone
👉 Be part of the UP Africa journey
We Showcase Africa's Creativity
We profile artiste, actors, entrepreneurs, professionals, organisations, products, services, etc.
This opportunity makes creatives to expand their reach and scale globally.