Mafiga Africa Institute of Creative Arts & Technology

Learn to create, produce and earn with AI. Made for African creators.

MAICAT trains storytellers, musicians, filmmakers, marketers and entrepreneurs to build with AI. It all starts with our flagship 30-Day AI Creative Arts Masterclass, followed by a 30-day capstone project, across five certification tracks. Join us in person at Main Campus-Busia Town, Busia County, Kenya, or live online from anywhere.

30+30Days: learn, then build
25+Video lessons
100+Creative AI tools
5Certification tracks
🏫In-person at Main Campus-Busia Town
💻Live online, anywhere
🎓5 certification tracks
🤝Scholarships available
Traditional Film Making Digital Production Social Media Content AI-Assisted Production AI-Native Content Creation
Our programmes

Choose the track that fits your craft.

All five certification tracks run inside our flagship 30-Day AI Creative Arts Masterclass.

A

AI Video Creator

Generate professional video with AI, from prompt-to-screen production and avatar presenters to captions and modern editing workflows for social and broadcast.

30 days · Main Campus-Busia Town or live online · Mafiga Africa certificate
B

AI Music Producer

Compose and produce original tracks and scores with AI music generation, from concept and lyrics to a finished, release-ready song.

30 days · Main Campus-Busia Town or live online · Mafiga Africa certificate
C

AI Audio Producer

Create podcasts, voiceovers and sound design with AI voice and audio tools, including cloned voices, narration and broadcast-quality mixes.

30 days · Main Campus-Busia Town or live online · Mafiga Africa certificate
D

AI Film Producer

Run end-to-end film production enhanced by AI, covering scriptwriting, storyboarding, AI cinematography and post-production from concept to screening.

30 days · Main Campus-Busia Town or live online · Mafiga Africa certificate
E

AI Creative Entrepreneur

Turn creativity into income. Build and monetise a creative business with AI-driven marketing, content strategy and a commercialisation plan.

30 days · Main Campus-Busia Town or live online · Mafiga Africa certificate
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More programmes coming

Mafiga Africa is growing. New creative arts and technology programmes are in development. Register your interest and we'll keep you posted.

What you'll learn

Six modules. One capstone project that's actually yours.

01

AI Video Production

Generate professional video with AI tools, scriptwriting platforms and avatar technology.

By the end: produce a professional AI-generated video from a text brief.
02

AI Audio & Music

Produce original soundtracks, voiceovers and audio content with AI music generation.

By the end: create an original track and a studio-quality voiceover.
03

AI Design & Digital Art

Create branding, visuals and artwork using AI design and image platforms.

By the end: design brand visuals and artwork ready for clients.
04

Film & Media Production

End-to-end production workflows enhanced by AI, from concept to final cut.

By the end: run a full production workflow from concept to final cut.
05

Digital Entrepreneurship

Build and monetise a creative business using AI-driven marketing and content.

By the end: launch and market your own creative business online.
06

AI Spokesperson & Avatars

Create AI presenters and virtual spokesperson content for brands and campaigns.

By the end: build an AI presenter for brand campaigns.
The programme

A week-by-week path from idea to finished, screened project.

1
Week 1 · Days 1–7

Foundations

The evolution of AI media, the African creative economy, generative AI and prompt engineering fundamentals.

Milestone: select your community story
2
Week 2 · Days 8–14

Pre-Production

AI scriptwriting, music concepts, storyboarding, character creation and a full production plan.

Milestone: complete screenplay & storyboard
3
Week 3 · Days 15–21

Production

Hands-on masterclasses across AI video, voice and music tools, covering filming, voiceovers and original scoring.

Milestone: first AI-generated short film
4
Week 4 · Days 22–30

Showcase & Business

Advanced editing, distribution, monetisation, ethics & copyright, and building your creative business.

Milestone: final showcase & graduation
Days 31–60 · The Capstone

Then 30 more days to build your own project.

After the masterclass, you get a full month to build your capstone project with mentor support, included in your course fee. Capstone projects are showcased publicly, where ratings from the public form part of the final score. The best capstone earns national recognition. Showcases are held across Kenya, starting in Busia.

Walk away with

Eight real outcomes by Day 30.

  • 1 AI-generated short film
  • 1 original music track
  • 1 podcast episode
  • 1 AI avatar presenter
  • 1 community-impact capstone project
  • A portfolio website showcasing your work
  • A professional Mafiga Africa certificate
  • A business commercialisation plan
Certification tracks

Graduate with a credential that fits your craft.

AAI Video Creator
BAI Music Producer
CAI Audio Producer
DAI Film Producer
EAI Creative Entrepreneur
Course details

Everything you need to know before Day 1.

Duration

A 30-day masterclass followed by a 30-day capstone project. Both are included in the course fee.

Delivery

In-person at Main Campus-Busia Town, Busia County, Kenya, plus video-led lessons and live online sessions from anywhere.

Schedule

Monday to Saturday, five 2-hour class slots from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. You pick the slot that fits your day.

Requirements

A laptop and an internet connection. We provide full onboarding when you join, so beginners are welcome.

Support

A class WhatsApp community, mentor guidance throughout, and direct support from the Mafiga Africa team.

Assessment

Weekly deliverables through the masterclass, then a final capstone demo presented at the showcase.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you.

Roles you can pursue

  • AI video creator & editor
  • Music & audio producer
  • Film & media producer
  • Digital content marketer
  • Creative entrepreneur & freelancer

The portfolio you graduate with

  • A finished capstone project
  • Public showcase screenings across Kenya
  • A portfolio website of your work
  • A Mafiga Africa certificate in your track

Pathways after graduation

  • Attachment & internship opportunities
  • Collaborations with our partners
  • The alumni & creator community
Mafiga Africa creative team at work
Who this is for

Filmmakers. Musicians. Marketers. First-time creators.

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

Learn from

Meet Your Mentors

Kenneth Ambani

Kenneth Ambani

Co-Founder & CEO, Mafiga Africa · Storytelling & Film

Celebrated Kenyan actor, popularly known as "Baraza" from the hit TV drama Tausi, and winner of the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. His credits include Makutano Junction, Shuga, Kovu and From a Whisper. Kenneth leads the storytelling, scriptwriting and film production side of the programme with decades of creative-industry experience.

Edison Marindich

Edison Marindich

Co-Founder & Director of Digital Technology · AI & Tech

Tech innovator and AI expert with over 17 years in ICT and digital transformation. Edison specialises in artificial intelligence, content platforms and community-based digital solutions. He leads every AI tool, workflow and technology masterclass in the programme.

Admit one · Africa AI Creators Initiative

Register for the 30-Day Cohort

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Next Intake
1 August 2026
Limited cohort size
Schedule
Mon–Sat
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM EAT
Fee
KES 15,000
Masterclass + capstone included
Location
Main Campus-Busia Town
Busia County, Kenya · + live online option
🎓 Scholarships are open for rural & low-income youth. Mention this in your message above.
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How long is the programme?

60 days in total. A 30-day masterclass followed by a 30-day capstone project where you build your own work with mentor support. Both are included in the KES 15,000 fee.

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 programme is built for amateur content creators, musicians, marketers and complete beginners as much as for existing production houses. Week 1 starts from the fundamentals.

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

Yes. Every cohort runs in-person at Main Campus-Busia Town, Busia County, Kenya, and live online via our mobile-first platform, so you can participate from anywhere.

What do I actually leave with?

A finished AI-generated short film, an original music track, a podcast episode, an AI avatar presenter, a portfolio website, a business plan, a certificate in your chosen track, and a capstone project. Capstone projects are showcased publicly at events across Kenya, starting in Busia, and the best capstone earns national recognition.

Are scholarships really available?

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