Creative education for a new generation
Africa's creative future starts here.
Industry-led training, real-world mentorship and a community that turns talent into opportunity.
Who we are
Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity should be too.
Terra Academy for the Arts is building a stronger creative economy by giving young people the technical skills, business confidence and industry access they need to thrive.
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Online access. Physical centres. Practical experience.
Our programmes
Learn the craft.
Build the career.
Flexible, expert-led programmes designed around the realities of today's creative industries.
Script Writing
Shape unforgettable stories for stage, screen and the creative economy.
02Sound Design
Build rich sonic worlds for film, theatre, music and live experiences.
03Stage Lighting
Learn the technical craft that transforms performances and physical spaces.
04Animation
Bring ideas to life through movement, character and digital storytelling.
05Art Business
Turn creative ability into a sustainable, professionally managed career.
Our impact
65K+Creative lives transformed.
From first lessons to new careers, TAFTA creates pathways for young people to participate meaningfully in Africa's creative economy.
Alumni stories
Proof of what's possible.
Meet the creatives who found their voice, sharpened their craft and took the next step with TAFTA.
Learning centres
World-class learning, closer to home.
Our centres provide internet access, equipment, mentorship and a safe environment for learners who need more than an online classroom.
Find your centre →Lagos
Victoria Island & Yaba
↗Ogun
Abeokuta & Mowe
↗Kano
Kano State
↗Our ecosystem
Progress is a team effort.
TAFTA grows through partners who believe that creative talent deserves access, opportunity and a clear path into meaningful work.
Proudly sponsored by Mastercard Foundation.
Together, we are expanding access to practical creative education and helping more young Africans turn potential into possibility.
Supporting partners
Education · Finance · Industry · Opportunity
Your next chapter
Make your talent
impossible to ignore.
Join the next TAFTA cohort and begin building a creative career with purpose.
Start your application ↗