The FourthMainland Academy

Who we are

The FourthMainland Academy leverages the extraordinary power, influence and track record of our content network to train and develop superstar media, content and storytelling professionals and leaders.

Learners train inside a living content ecosystem — the same platforms, formats and standards that shape contemporary culture across Africa — so craft is sharpened against real audiences, not classroom theory alone.

Through structured programmes, mentorship and practice, we develop writers, producers, presenters and leaders who can tell stories that matter and move culture forward.

Chude Jideonwo speaking with women in a remote village
The GEST Story — a FourthMainland and Joy Inc. gatheringCamera crew filming a FourthMainland production
Chude Jideonwo in the field during a documentary shoot
Where is Chijioke? — a FourthMainland immersive film projectYNaija — What the smartest young people read