YPC set to take Abuja by storm at Connect Conference 2023 organized by Joseph Etim to empower and educate changemakers and creators!
The Connect Conference will bring together influential thought leaders, tech experts, industry professionals, and budding entrepreneurs, providing a unique opportunity for participants to engage in meaningful discussions, gain invaluable insights, and forge long-lasting connections.
BlankPaperz Media in 2022: impact and highlights
At BlankPaperz we support and amplify the voices and stories of young writers, artivists, social entrepreneurs and advocates who use their words, projects and initiatives to address/proffer solutions to the societal issues they’ve noted. We’re thankful for the support of our community and in 2022, here’s a highlight of our impact. 80,000+ webviews + 7 spotlight interviews of young Africans doing awesome stuff. 1,000+ downloads of Z’axis Magazine. We reminded young African changemakers & social entrepreneurs that in failure or in success, WE aren’t alone in OUR changemaking journeys. 602 entries for the April 2022 Short Piece Contest. We selected 4 winners and 5 runners up. ₦850,000 of GC Funds support given to 4 organisations. 826+ beneficiaries were impacted via partner organisations including: Educational support of women and girls in Kuchingoro IDP Camp, Abuja, through the Wadi Ben-Hirki Foundation. Tickets supported to Ibom Art & Book Festival in Uyo. Stilt NG Children’s Mental…
BlankPaperz partners with the first Ibom International Art & Book Festival as sponsor
This year, we’re proud to be part of the Ibom International Art and Book Festival as one of the sponsors of the event. IBOM International Art and Book Festival will bring more than 2000 writers
Winners and long list of BlankPaperz Short Piece Contest announced
Congratulations to the winners of the BlankPaperz Short Piece Contest. We shared the prompt: “In 100-200 words only, write a short piece on ‘the person I go love be‘,” and in just over 2 weeks we received 602 entries! The contest was open to any young person living in Nigeria, as we hoped to see how creative young people can be in coming up with provocative writing of 200 words or less, while also putting thoughts into their own lives and future aspirations. Following this, all participants are invited to an exclusive morning session on the 2nd of April, 10 AM GMT+1 with renowned author and changemaker, Hammed Kayode Alabi, who is featured in Z’axis Magazine and will be sharing the lessons life has taught him in 5 years. The session will be facilitated by the inspiring young changemaker, Jemimah Jones, and is supported by Teens Going for Gold Network. Meet…
Our Z’axis Creation Story: BlankPaperz Media Launches Z’axis Magazine
The road might be long and hard, you might fail somewhere but at Z’axis Magazine, we are here to remind you that you are not alone in your changemaking journey!
Exclusive Press Release: iKapture Centre for Development Holds Its First-Ever Virtual YLEAD Fellowship
The YLEAD Fellowship as the flagship program of iKapture Centre for Development has impacted young people in the South-South region of Nigeria over the last 9 years.
EXCLUSIVE: ikapture Centre for Development announces 25 under 25 young awardees changing the game in Africa!
Young people are taking the lead and iKapture Networks has just released the exclusive list of 25 under 25 African leaders to watch out for
BlankPaperz Media Wins The 2020 Media Innovators Award: eMagazine of the Year 2020 – Nigeria
We support and amplify the voices and stories of young writers, artivists, social entrepreneurs and advocates who use their words, projects and initiatives to address/proffer solutions to the societal issues they’ve noted.
Ekho Media is more than a streaming platform!!
Have you heard about Ekho Media yet? This is a streaming and collaborative mobile and web app for Short Content Creators (Short Films, Short Documentaries, and Short Animations) in Africa.
Nigerian author Onyekachi Peter Onuoha set to release 2 new books
Nigerian author Onyekachi Peter Onuoha set to release 2 new, exciting books: Practical Approaches to Creative Writing and Onion Cells.
Nominate Now: iKapture 25 Under 25 Award for Leaders Changing the Game!
The search is on and it’s time to think of all the amazing Under 25 people you know! iKapture Center for Development is now accepting nominations for the 25 Under 25 Leaders Changing the Game award.
BlankPaperz celebrates the 16 young people who have volunteered their best selves on #IYD2020
As we celebrate International Youth Day 2020, BlankPaperz Media is also celebrating a set of young people who have given their time, energy, and hard work one way or the other, to make magic happen at BlankPaperz Media
Common Futures Conversations: Join the Community
Tired of feeling disconnected from politics? Feel that you have views to share on the major issues shaping our world? Chatham House is building a diverse community of young people from across Africa and Europe to join an international exchange with policymakers. Common Futures Conversations is a new initiative developed by Chatham House and was made possible by the Robert Bosch Stiftung. Its goal is to deliver innovative ways for young people in Africa and Europe to engage with politics. Through an online platform and a series of local events, the project will provide young people with a ‘seat at the table’ in major policy discussions. The online platform was created with a network of 27 young people from 13 countries across Africa and Europe. It builds on the results of a survey of African and European youth conducted in January 2019. Read more about the project and the survey. What Does a…