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JOIN THE FIRST KENYA COHORT
Starts June 2025
Launch: June 28, 2025
Weekly Monday Trainings: June 30-July 28 | 5pm-6pm EAT
Virtual trainings.
Cost: 10,000 KES
Scholarships available!
All are welcomed!
Where the Future of the Kenyan Creative Economy Meets the Power of AI
Join Kenya's first cohort, powered by POSH I.T in partnership with ArtsEnvoy.ai!
The Africa AI Creator's Academy is a first-of-its-kind ongoing AI training program built for African creators, schools, and innovation hubs. Founded by Emmy-winning filmmaker, Lisa Russell, the Academy uses AI teaching avators to help students, artists and creatives turn ideas into income and employment, with storytelling at the center.
The training program includes:
Access to 25+ AI avatar-led video modules
Downloadable guidebooks and study guides
100+ Creative AI apps to explode your creative possibilities
5,000 AI credits for image & video generation
(e.g. up to 666 AI images, 200 60-sec videos, 500 avatars, 142 AI spokesperson videos, or any custom mix)Weekly live virtual office hours with the ArtsEnvoy.ai team
Certificate of completion
🔐 No prior tech experience required
🌍 Multi-country, multi-language (English now, French coming soon)
📱 100% mobile-accessible
“At ArtsEnvoy.ai, we believe a music video can spark a coding career. A poem can lead to climate tech. A film can open the door to ethical AI. Creative AI isn’t just art - it’s an invitation to imagine, build, and lead.”
- Lisa Russell, CEO/Founder
MEET YOUR
AI TEACHING ARTISTS
Tobi Blaze
With spiritual swagger and studio-born fire, Tobi Blaze brings the beat of Africa to life. He teaches creators how to move people - body, mind, and soul - through sound and story.
Wangari Mrembo
A poetic force rooted in earth and justice, Wangari Mrembo blends lyrical beauty with environmental truth. Her words grow gardens of change, one verse at a time.
Awa Sarr
Awa Sarr paints with rhythm and purpose, blending bold color with cultural memory. Her brushstrokes tell stories of resistance, joy, and identity. She guides creators to turn blank canvases into vibrant declarations - where every shade speaks, and every line disrupts.
Gebre Zenawi
Gebre Zenawi is a seasoned writer whose pen carries the weight of generations. With roots in ancient proverbs and a mind attuned to modern change, he teaches creators how to craft stories that bridge wisdom and imagination - blending memory, metaphor, and meaning with every line.
Aisha Okoye
Aisha Okoye tells stories that cut through the noise and light up the screen. Bold behind the lens and sharp in the edit room, she shows creators how to turn everyday struggles into cinematic power - framing truth, culture, and resilience in every shot.
Zola Dlamini
Camera in hand and truth on his tongue, Zola Dlamini captures real stories from the pavement to the people. He turns everyday moments into cinematic resistance.
SAMPLE MODULE
Here’s a sneak peek inside one of our beginner modules - hosted by Zola Dlamini, a street filmmaker from South Africa and one of our AI Teaching Artists. In this short tutorial, Zola walks you through how to use the Film Idea Generator App - a tool on the ArtsEnvoy.ai platform designed to help you spark new ideas or overcome writer’s block.
WHO'S THIS COURSE FOR?
Emerging and Professional Creatives Interested in AI
Filmmakers, musicians, poets, designers, content creators, and digital storytellers who want to integrate AI into their creative practice.
Educational Institutions & Creative Programs
Universities, technical schools, media academies, and youth innovation hubs seeking to integrate AI literacy and future-ready skills into their curriculum.
Digital Tech & Youth Employment Programs
Nonprofits, youth empowerment groups, and cultural centers looking to equip the next generation of African creatives with tools for expression, storytelling, and sustainable income.
YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY
Join satisfied customers around the world who have already been introduced to ArtsEnvoy.ai
What you're building with ArtsEnvoy.ai is not just innovative, it’s inspiring. It speaks directly to what I believe the creative future of the Global South can look like, one where we’re not just catching up, but designing the future ourselves.
Daniel
Theater and Film Student, Nigeria
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Before you dive into industry-level tools like Runway or Midjourney - or explore careers in data science, digital storytelling, or creative tech - your journey begins inside the ArtsEnvoy.ai platform: your all-in-one creative launchpad.
Our built-in AI tools are designed specifically for emerging African creatives. No extra software. No steep learning curve. Just log in and start creating.
From Idea to Impact
Learn how to develop powerful creative concepts rooted in your personal story, community experiences, or social themes. This module helps you turn inspiration into a clear, purpose-driven project.
Visualize Your Vision
Design moodboards, storyboards, and visual assets that bring your ideas to life. You'll explore how images, color, and cultural references can be used to shape your creative identity.
Create to Be Seen
Learn how to format and publish your work for social media. From reels to caption writing, this module covers content strategy that helps you build an audience and stay visible online.
Bring It All to Life
Turn your ideas into dynamic short videos, story reels, or audio-visual content. You’ll combine voice, visuals, and music to produce a piece that’s ready to share with the world.
Fund Your Creativity
Develop essential skills to pitch your work — from writing simple proposals to creating budgets. Learn how to position yourself for grants, partnerships, and other funding opportunities.
MEET THE TEAM
Oscar Mwai
With over 20 years of experience in security and intelligence, Oscar Mwai brings deep expertise in fleet management, satellite communications, drone technology, and digital transformation. Since 2017, he has led the development of strategic partnerships and innovative technology initiatives as the founder of several ventures, including Osta Tech Limited, Agrvision, POSH I.T Ltd, and Parqour Kenya. Oscar holds a degree in IT Management and Administration and has consistently driven solutions at the intersection of security, technology, and business transformation.
Posh I.T, a leading information and communication technology (ICT) company that is committed to delivering high-quality, customized solutions to businesses across diverse sectors. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Hurlingham Park, Nairobi, Kenya, we take pride in bridging the gap between business needs and cutting-edge technology, fostering growth and efficiency for our clients.
Lisa Russell
Lisa Russell is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, AI artist, and the Founder/CEO of ArtsEnvoy.ai, a creative tech platform empowering artists, storytellers, and youth through AI-powered storytelling tools and training. A passionate advocate for ethical and inclusive AI, Lisa serves as a Women in AI Ambassador and is recognized globally for her pioneering work at the intersection of technology, culture, and social impact. Her AI filmmaking project Moving On - co-created with Nigerian artist AkayCentric - marked Africa’s first AI-generated climate change music video and premiered at COP29, cementing her role as a leader in climate storytelling through emerging technologies.
Based in Mombasa, Kenya, Lisa’s work has been featured by UN News, unDAVOS, Art Basel, and leading international AI film festivals, highlighting her as a powerful voice in the creative AI movement. With over 20 years of experience as a UN-contracted filmmaker and arts curator, she continues to push the boundaries of representation, equity, and cultural authorship in digital innovation. Through ArtsEnvoy.ai and her broader body of work, she champions a future where artists are not just content creators - but leaders, educators, and architects of ethical, inclusive AI.
ARTSENVOY.AI 100+ AI APPS INCLUDING
ARTIFY AI APPS
The Artify AI Apps suite helps you integrate art into all aspects of your life, from your job, your wardrobe, your home, your community, your travels and even your body. Spark creativity and reimagine the ordinary!
ARTS AI CREATORS
Create AI-generated content across illustrations, poetry, illustration, photography, and more using powerful AI tools and creative prompts—all powered by responsible AI models trained by industry professionals.
CLIMATE STORYTELLER
The Climate AI Storyteller helps you turn climate facts, data, and reports into compelling narratives, scripts, or social media posts. Use the power of storytelling to inspire action and bring global attention to pressing environmental issues.
ARTIFY THE GOALS
This AI-powered tool enables you to transform each SDG into compelling visuals, enhancing your advocacy and storytelling efforts. Ideal for artists, educators, and activists dedicated to promoting global sustainability.
LANDING PAID GIGS
Enhance your freelance career with our AI-driven app, Landing Paid Gigs. Receive gig recommendations, craft compelling proposals, and manage client communications seamlessly, empowering you to secure more opportunities and grow your income.
REPORT TRANSLATOR
Don't have time to read that 500 page report or brochure? Let our AI Report Translator summarize it in less than a few minutes and spit out either a general or artistic summary. Then feed that into one of our art creation apps to get a poem, illustration, or more!
...AND MORE!
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Lisa Russell is an Emmy-winning filmmaker and pioneering AI storyteller who has been at the forefront of the creative AI movement since 2023.
She launched her first AI film on International Women’s Day 2023, marking a bold new chapter in her 20-year career at the intersection of arts, storytelling, and social impact.
Since then, Lisa has gained international recognition for her AI-driven creative work, with notable achievements including:
* Becoming a Women in AI Ambassador, representing creative AI and AI for Good
* Winning top honors in global AI art competitions such as Project Odyssey 2 and AI for Good's Art Showcase.
* Co-creating Africa’s first AI-generated music video on climate change with Nigerian musician, AkayCentric, which premiered at COP29 and was featured on UN News
* Being invited to Entertainment Week Lagos to present her groundbreaking AI music video
* Serving as a judge for the 2025 AI for Good Film Festival.
* Founding ArtsEnvoy.ai, a platform designed to support artists and storytellers as they explore and thrive in the new era of creative AI
Lisa is not only a creator but also an advocate for ethical, inclusive, and impactful storytelling in the age of artificial intelligence. Her workshops are known for blending technical training with a deep understanding of narrative power, creative integrity, and global relevance.
Whether you're just stepping into the world of AI or you're looking to take your filmmaking to the next level, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and practical tools to help you succeed.
LISA RUSSELL SAMPLE AI WORK
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
Develop original creative projects using AI — from ideation to final output
Produce visual and video content that reflects your voice and culture
Build and manage your online presence across social media platforms
Create basic proposals, budgets, and pitch materials for funding opportunities
Gain confidence using AI as a creative partner — not just a tool
Receive a certificate of completion and a digital portfolio ready to share with collaborators, funders, or festivals
Bonus 1:
LIVE OFFICE HOURS
Get direct feedback, ask questions, and connect with other creators during weekly live sessions.
Bonus 2:
ACCESS TO PRIVATE CREATOR COMMUNITY
Access to a Private Creator Community.
Bonus 3:
FESTIVAL OPPORTUNITIES
Get a chance to share your work on a global stapge!
SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT COHORT
Still have questions? No problem!
This course is for Kenya-based creative, curious, and impact-driven individuals who want to use AI to tell powerful stories, build skills for the future, and explore new career opportunities. No prior experience in AI or coding is needed. If you’ve got a story to tell or a burning desire to learn creative AI - this Academy will help you bring it to life.
No! This course is designed for creatives of all skill levels. You don’t need any coding or tech background but you do need access to a computer and stable wifi.
Your enrollment includes: 25+ short AI avatar-led training videos, Guidebooks and study guides, Access to 100+ creative AI tools via the ArtsEnvoy.ai platform, 5000 AI credits, Live group office hours, Certificate of completion, Access to a private creator community, Bonus discounts for future programs
This is a monthly course with new courses added frequently. The first cohort starts on June 30th with a launch event on June 28th.
We offer low-cost access to make the program as inclusive as possible with discounted scholarships available for those in need. You’ll get full platform access and weekly live sessions as part of your subscription.
Yes! We offer institutional licenses and group enrollments for schools, youth programs, and creative hubs. Reach out to us directly for customized packages and onboarding support.
Yes! It’s currently offered in English, with a French version launching soon. More language options are in development to make the program accessible across Africa.
With a single pool of 5,000 AI credits, you can mix and match content generation however you like: up to 666 AI images (≈7.5 credits each), 200 60-second AI videos (≈25 credits each), 400 music tracks (≈12.5 credits each), 400 voice clones (≈12.5 credits each), 500 avatars (≈10 credits each), or 142 AI spokesperson videos (≈35 credits each).
The curriculum was created by Lisa Russell, Emmy-winning filmmaker and founder of ArtsEnvoy.ai, in consultation with African creatives, educators, and cultural leaders. It is delivered by a diverse group of African AI Teaching Artists - avatars representing different African countries and creative disciplines. These digital mentors bring cultural relevance, artistic insight, and storytelling wisdom to every module.
We’re here to help! If you have questions about enrollment, partnerships, or using the platform, please reach out to us directly at hello@artsenvoy.ai or use the contact form at the bottom of this page. You can also connect with us through our social channels.
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