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talent is everywhere. access is not.

the mmaadd institute gives emerging creatives across africa and the americas access to modern creative tools so they can learn, earn, build, and own.

the stack matters.

access is infrastructure
what mmaadd institute does

modern tools. hands-on learning. real briefs. real ownership.

the academy

creative technology. portfolio building. entrepreneurial paths.

programs

mmaaddyoung

next class nov 1

creative technology tracks for young makers to learn, make + earn.

PROGRAM LENGTH3 / 6 / 12 weeks

SUPPORTstipend available for eligible participants

FORMATremote · live sessions + independent and group studio work

program details

A creative technology program for young creatives. Choose a 3, 6, or 12 week track. Learn with modern creative and AI tools, work on real briefs, build portfolio-ready work, test ideas, and develop practical ways to earn from your skills.

INCLUDEScreative tools · AI tools · real briefs · portfolio building · paid work pathways · venture testing

OUTCOMEnew skills · finished work · stronger portfolio · practical pathways to earn + build

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mmaaddwomen

applications open

creative technology tracks for women to learn, make + earn from what they create.

PROGRAM LENGTH2 / 4 weeks

SUPPORTstipend available for eligible participants

FORMATremote · live sessions + independent

program details

A creative technology program for emerging women creatives across Africa. Choose a 2 or 4 week track. Learn modern creative and AI workflows, work through practical briefs, build portfolio-ready work, and develop ways to earn from what you create.

INCLUDEScreative tools · AI workflows · portfolio building · enterprise development.

OUTCOMEnew creative capability · finished work · stronger portfolio · work you own · new earning pathways

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mmaaddbuild

in session

guided build tracks for turning ideas into working things.

PROGRAM LENGTH2 / 4 / 8 weeks

FORMATremote · guided builds + independent and group studio work

program details

MMAADD Build is for emerging creatives and builders who want to turn an idea into something real. Choose a 2, 4, or 8 week program and a primary build option. Use modern creative and AI tools to move from idea to working output.

soundaudio, voice, music, sound design + sound-led work
3d3D objects, environments, visual concepts + digital assets
prototypesworking concepts people can see, use + test
appssimple digital products, tools + applications
venturetestable businesses + social enterprises

Projects can combine options where useful. An app can use sound. A venture can begin as a prototype. A 3D concept can become part of a larger product.

2 WEEKSmake the first working version
4 WEEKSbuild, test + improve
8 WEEKSdevelop a more complete product, experience or venture

INCLUDESmodern creative tools · AI tools · build briefs · feedback · testing · portfolio-ready output

OUTCOMEsomething working, testable or sellable that you can keep building + own

apply to mmaadd build →
the studio

real world briefs. real world opportunities.

mmaadd studio turns real briefs into brands, stories, websites, campaigns, and digital products. fellows learn through production; clients get finished work.

explore the studio
mmaadd librarëtte

modern creative tools should be reachable.

ai tools, creative software, guides, templates, and learning packs for schools and community programs.

for schools · youth programs · women's programs · nonprofits · creative communities

works

the work has somewhere to go.

selected work moves into portfolios, releases, campaigns, and further development.

selected works · mmaadd haus · drop 001
jump before fear
jump before fearmmaadd haus · drop 001
she turned before they called
she turned before they calledmmaadd haus · drop 001
oba no dey hurry
oba no dey hurrymmaadd haus · drop 001
the room was listening
the room was listeningmmaadd haus · drop 001
sisters in bloom
sisters in bloommmaadd haus · drop 001
carla from unilag
carla from unilagmmaadd haus · drop 001
spirit don enter
spirit don entermmaadd haus · drop 001
festac 77
festac 77mmaadd haus · drop 001

selected works from mmaadd haus — the public-facing home for digital works, experiments, and collective output connected to the institute.

partnership

partner with the institute. expand the room.

schools + communities, technology, creative briefs, paid opportunities.

school + community

bring mmaadd librarëtte, tools, and creative technology resources to students and communities.

software + technology

support access to creative software, ai tools, credits, licenses, and implementation.

creative + brand

bring real briefs fellows can learn from, produce against, and build portfolio-ready work.

paid pathways

connect fellows to paid briefs, apprenticeships, studio opportunities, and business support.

the mmaadd faculty

the people behind the room.

provost · faculty · product + tech · advisors.

provost

oo munis

board of deans

max banjo, tolu odunuga, eric yeh, bash aria, alysha english, ade ajay

product & tech

kash finnih, femi munis, jay soon, maxx hleb

advisory

bolade atitebi, neeraj sharma, mel nasser, shereka evans

apply

the next wave is forming.

apply to join an upcoming mmaadd young, mmaadd women, or caribbean cohort. we're looking for curiosity, consistency, taste, and the willingness to build in community.

nysc pilot details

these fields only apply if you selected the nysc pilot. they help us confirm eligibility, placement context, and cohort fit.

no formal portfolio yet? share anything that shows your work, style, taste, or curiosity.
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rolling applications - apply anytime and join the next available wave.

application received - thank you. we'll be in touch.

no perfect portfolio required. start with what you have. show us what you want to build.