Cohort 03 — Applications Open

The12-weekAccelerator.

A structured programme that rebrands African talent end-to-end — socials, content, growth, story, voice — and connects them to partners who fund the work. In return, graduates lift the next cohort. That's the loop.

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BoxOut Africa Accelerator
Cohort 03 Live

Cohort Three

Sports · Music · Fashion · Tech · Art & more

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Starts September 2025Apply now →

24

Spots per cohort

Selected from open applications across all disciplines.

12

Weeks of structured support

Identity, growth, and launch — in three clear phases.

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Equity taken

Funded by partners. You keep everything you build.

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Disciplines welcomed

Sports, music, fashion, tech, art, and beyond.

The rebrand

Six pillars of a complete identity rebuild

We don't just improve your social media. We rebuild the entire way the world finds, reads, and remembers you.

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Social Identity

We rebuild your online presence from the ground up — handle, bio, visual identity, link-in-bio. First impressions that last.

InstagramTwitter/XTikTokLinkedIn
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Content Strategy

A 12-week content calendar built around your discipline, audience, and growth goals. No more guessing what to post.

EditorialVideoDrops
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Growth Engine

Community building, collabs, and algorithmic tactics that compound over time — not vanity metrics.

AudienceEngagementSEO
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4

Brand Direction

A clear brand book: your palette, tone, visual story, and category positioning so every touchpoint is consistent.

Brand bookPositioning
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5

Visual Story

Photography direction, video treatment, and art direction aligned to your brand identity and target market.

PhotographyArt direction
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Narrative & Voice

The words that define you. Bio, press kit copy, interview prep, and the story that makes people remember your name.

Press kitCopyInterviews
The 12 weeks

A structured curriculum

Phase 01 Weeks 1–4

Foundation & Identitywho you are

Onboarding, brand audit, social identity rebuild, content calendar foundations, and your first week of weekly 1:1 coaching sessions.

WK 01

Brand Audit

Full audit of your current digital presence

WK 02

Identity Build

New visual identity, handle strategy, bio rewrite

WK 03

Content Map

12-week content calendar scoped and approved

WK 04

Voice Workshop

Press kit, narrative, and interview prep session

Brand book delivered
Phase 02 Weeks 5–8

Growth & Amplificationwho hears you

Content goes live. Growth tactics activate. Community building, partner introductions, and weekly accountability check-ins.

WK 05

Content Launch

First 4 pieces of premium content go live

WK 06

Community Push

Engagement sprints and audience activation

WK 07

Collab Week

Peer-to-peer collab with another cohort talent

WK 08

Mid-point Review

Metrics review, strategy refinement, pivot if needed

First 5,000 engagements reached
Phase 03 Weeks 9–12

Launch & Graduatethe world finds you

Public launch. Partner amplification budget unlocks. Press, paid, collabs, drops. Every talent leaves with a Spotlight feature and a give-back commitment.

WK 09

Campaign Prep

Media kit, video, pricing. Pre-launch to alumni

WK 10

Partner Pitch

Introductions to partner brands and investor LPs

WK 11

Public Launch

Campaign live on the platform. Daily coaching

WK 12

Demo Day

Live showcase + streamed globally. LP room follows

Spotlight feature + give-back signed
The coaches

Meet our coaches

Experienced mentors guiding every cohort through the 12-week programme.

Collins Nnaji

Collins Nnaji

Founder and coach focused on transparency, global access, and helping talent break into international markets on fair terms.

Joshua Omoraiyewa

Joshua Omoraiyewa

Entrepreneur and coach building the pipeline from local discovery to global scale — eliminating gatekeepers along the way.

Aito Joseph

Aito Joseph

Successful founder and coach helping talent sharpen brand identity, professional positioning, and long-term career direction.

Hammed Adebiyi

Hammed Adebiyi

Brand and marketing expert helping talent build visibility, craft compelling narratives, and grow audiences that convert.

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Partners & funders

Backed by serious partners

Funding

Access Bank

Providing financial backing and resources to support talent growth across all disciplines.

Technology

Microsoft

Equipping programme participants with tools, platforms, and mentorship from one of the world's leading tech companies.

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The give-back

We lift as we rise.

Every graduate signs a give-back commitment. It's not charity — it's the system. The alumni who came before you opened the door. You open it for the next class.

“When you win, you reach back.”

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Mentor the next cohort

Every graduate commits to 4 sessions with the incoming cohort in their discipline.

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Collaborate on a release

Co-create one piece of content with an emerging BoxOut talent within 6 months of graduating.

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Get featured, give visibility

Your Spotlight feature drives attention to your name — you share that light with the next class.

Past cohorts

The alumni network

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Coming soon

Alumni profiles will be published here

Once our first cohort graduates, their stories, disciplines, and outcomes will live on this page.

Before you apply

Got an idea? Run it through our validation engine first.

Porter's Five Forces · PESTLE · Lean Canvas · go / no-go verdict. Takes about 5 minutes.

Ready?

Three ways to get involved

Whether you're a talent, a partner brand, or a supporter — there's a way in for you.

Talent

I want to be rebranded

Apply for one of 24 spots in the next cohort. Rolling review, 7-day response.

Partner

I want to fund the work

Co-fund a cohort place, run a partner programme, or sponsor the Demo Day.

Supporter

I want to follow the journey

Sign up for cohort updates, alumni spotlights, and Demo Day invites.

Or drop your details and we'll reach out

Got questions?

Frequently asked.