An African creative institution

The Black Beret
Media Academy

Shaping Africa's Creative Future

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Stories worth telling.
Voices worth hearing.

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01 / The Academy

Talent is universal, but opportunity is not.

A home for dreamers, creatives, storytellers, artists, and culture-shapers.

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02 / Creative practice

Find your creative discipline.

Acting, storytelling, dance, film, music, media and more.

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03 / Our identity

More than an academy. A movement.

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The Black Beret

Enrollment

Your creative journey starts here.

Prospective Academy Creatives can contact the Academy directly for enrollment information.

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