Expert-led AI mentorship

Create with AI.Learn from the pros.

The Africa AI Creators Initiative is a 60-day mentorship for storytellers, musicians, filmmakers and entrepreneurs, in Busia Town or live online.

Apply now → Start with KES 2,500
Applications open now Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM Scholarships available
60 daysMasterclass + capstone with mentors
5Certification tracks
25+Video lessons
100+Creative AI tools
Why MAICAT is different

Not just a course. A mentorship.

You learn side by side with two industry experts. Every week you make something, get feedback and improve it. You finish with real work and a portfolio.

  • Weekly hands-on projects, reviewed by your mentors
  • Small in-person classes of 15 per slot, or live online
  • A capstone you build and screen publicly
Your mentors
Kenneth Ambani

Kenneth Ambani

Actor, storytelling & film
Edison Marindich

Edison Marindich

AI & technology expert

Co-founders of Mafiga Africa. Every masterclass is led by one of them.

Six modules. One project that's yours.

Each module ends with something you made, not a test you sat.

01

AI Video Production

Turn a text brief into a professional video.

02

AI Audio & Music

Produce an original track and a voiceover.

03

AI Design & Digital Art

Design brand visuals ready for clients.

04

Film & Media Production

Run a full production, concept to final cut.

05

Digital Entrepreneurship

Launch and market your creative business.

06

AI Avatars & Presenters

Build AI presenters for brand campaigns.

Africa AI Creators Initiative

Pick the track that fits your craft.

Graduate with a Mafiga Africa certificate in your track.

A

AI Video Creator

AI video, avatars and editing for social and TV.

B

AI Music Producer

Original songs, from lyrics to release-ready track.

C

AI Audio Producer

Podcasts, voiceovers and sound design.

D

AI Film Producer

Script, storyboard, shoot and edit with AI, from concept to screening.

E

AI Creative Entrepreneur

Turn creativity into income with AI marketing and a business plan.

Meet your mentors

Co-founders, Mafiga Africa
Kenneth Ambani

Kenneth Ambani

Storytelling & film

Celebrated Kenyan actor, "Baraza" in Tausi, and Africa Movie Academy Award winner for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Credits include Makutano Junction, Shuga, Kovu and From a Whisper. Leads scriptwriting and film.

Edison Marindich

Edison Marindich

AI & technology

AI expert with over 17 years in ICT and digital transformation, specialising in artificial intelligence, content platforms and community-based digital solutions. Leads every AI tool and workflow masterclass.

How the 60 days work

Four weeks of guided masterclasses, then a month to build your own project with your mentors.

Week 1

Foundations

AI basics, Africa's creative economy, prompt craft. Pick your story.

Milestone: your community story
Week 2

Planning

Script, music idea, storyboard and a production plan.

Milestone: screenplay & storyboard
Week 3

Production

AI video, voice and music masterclasses. Your first AI short film.

Milestone: first AI short film
Week 4

Showcase

Edit, publish, earn. Ethics, copyright and your creative business.

Milestone: showcase & graduation
Days 31 to 60

Capstone

Build your own project with your mentors, then screen it publicly. Public ratings count toward your score, and the best capstone earns national recognition. Showcases start in Busia.

You walk away with

Real work, not just notes

  • An AI short film
  • An original music track
  • A podcast episode
  • Your own AI avatar presenter
  • A portfolio website
  • A business plan
  • A Mafiga Africa certificate
Classes
Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM
Five 2-hour slots. Pick the one that fits your day.
Where
Busia Town or online
Main Campus, Busia County, or live online from anywhere.
You need
A laptop & internet
Full onboarding when you join. Beginners welcome.
Support
Mentors + class community
A class WhatsApp group and the Mafiga Africa team.
Assessment
Weekly deliverables, then a capstone demo at the showcase
Mafiga Africa creative team at work
Who this is for

Filmmakers. Musicians. Marketers. First-time creators.

Content creators, upcoming musicians, filmmakers, digital marketers, journalists, creative entrepreneurs, production houses, and youth & community creative groups across Kenya and Africa.

Pay as you grow

Start with KES 2,500.
Grow week by week.

Pay a deposit, then top up as you go.

Total fee KES 10,000 Full 60 days, masterclass and capstone.
Option 1

Pay in full

KES 10,000
  • One payment, nothing to track
  • All four weeks open from Day 1
Most flexible Option 2

Pay by instalment

From KES 2,500
  • A deposit of KES 2,500 or more opens Week 1
  • Each extra KES 1,000 opens the next week
  • Clear KES 10,000 by Day 30 for your certificate

How the instalments add up

Day 1KES 2,500Opens Week 1
Week 2+ 1,000Opens Week 2
Week 3+ 1,000Opens Week 3
Week 4+ 1,000Opens Week 4
By Day 30+ 4,500Balance cleared. Certificate released.

Amounts in KES. You can pay more or clear early any time. Every payment gets an emailed receipt.

How to pay

1

Register online

Fill in the form below and pick full payment or instalments.

2

Pay by email link

M-Pesa, Airtel Money or bank card, secured by Pesapal.

3

Top up as you go

Pay each instalment from your student dashboard.

Talent should not wait for money. Scholarships are open.

For youth from rural and low-income homes. Mention it when you register.

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Or email sales@mafigafrica.com directly.
Total fee
KES 10,000
Masterclass + capstone included
Start with
KES 2,500 deposit
Then KES 1,000 opens each next week
Classes
Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM
East Africa Time
Where
Busia Town or online
Main Campus, Busia County, Kenya
Scholarships are open for youth from rural and low-income homes. Mention it in your message.

Good to know

How long is the programme?

60 days in total. A 30-day masterclass with your mentors, then a 30-day capstone where you build your own project with their support. Both are included in the KES 10,000 fee.

How does paying by instalment work?

Pay a deposit of KES 2,500 or more to open Week 1. Each extra KES 1,000 opens the next week. Clear the full KES 10,000 by Day 30 to receive your certificate. You can pay more or clear early at any time, and every payment gets an emailed receipt.

How do I pay?

After you register, we email you a secure Pesapal link. You can pay with M-Pesa, Airtel Money or a bank card. Instalments are paid from your student dashboard.

What do I need to join?

A laptop and an internet connection. Everything else, including onboarding and the class WhatsApp community, is provided when you join.

Do I need prior filmmaking or AI experience?

No. The mentorship is built for first-time creators as much as for working musicians, marketers and production houses. Week 1 starts from the fundamentals.

Can I join if I don't live near Busia?

Yes. Every cohort runs in person at Main Campus in Busia Town, Busia County, Kenya, and live online, so you can take part from anywhere.

Are scholarships really available?

Yes. Scholarships are prioritised for talented youth from rural and low-income homes. Mention your interest in the registration form and our team will follow up.

Ready to tell the next big African story? Apply now.

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