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EKYOTO University

Our first course is the 12 week Mentorship for African creators of every discipline. Learn, practice and grow together, live every Thursday on VIVEX.

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Next live session

Thursday, 19 November 2026

6:00 PM East Africa Time. Your time:

Watch on VIVEX

How it works

  1. Join

    Create your account and send a short application. Beginners are welcome.

  2. Register on VIVEX

    Thursday sessions stream on VIVEX. Use the EKYOTO link when you sign up.

  3. Show up on Thursdays

    Every Thursday at 6:00 PM East Africa Time, about 90 minutes.

  4. Do the weekly challenge

    One achievable task each week builds your portfolio.

  5. Get mentor feedback

    Private, practical feedback on your work.

  6. Complete and showcase

    Finish the 12 weeks and present your work at the cohort showcase.

Your 12 week journey

Each week has a lesson, a live conversation and one practical challenge.

    Course library

    Everything a student needs, open to read before you join.

    SyllabusAims, schedule, expectations and how completion works. Lessons and modulesFour modules, twelve weekly lessons, each with a challenge. Reading listAfrican writers, artists and leaders, chosen for each week. Course materialsWorksheets and templates you can print or copy.

    Hosts

    Andre Roberson

    Andre Roberson

    Lead host and mentor

    Sets the overall creative direction of EKYOTO LIVE and leads the weekly mentorship conversation. Andre also leads the Power of One Foundation.

    Visit the Power of One Foundation

    Adji Axis

    Host, storytelling and community

    Leads storytelling and community engagement, and keeps every creator connected to the group.

    Invited guests may host an entire episode from time to time.

    Mentors

    Experienced creators and professionals can apply to mentor a cohort. Every mentor application is reviewed by the program team.

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    Good to know

    • Watching the Thursday broadcast is free for everyone. Enrolling in a cohort adds lessons, challenges and mentor feedback.
    • Participants complete or finish the program. EKYOTO University is a learning program, not an accredited school.
    • Completing the program can make you eligible to apply for GET NOTICED consideration. It never guarantees selection, payment or a contract.