As part of its efforts to equip future leaders in the African music landscape with the skills required for successful careers, Mavin Global is now accepting applications for the third cohort of its Executive Talent Accelerator, Mavin Future Five. 

Originally launched in 2021, the Mavin Future Five programme was envisioned to bridge the gap between ambition and practical experience. Two cohorts later, the results speak loudly: over 3,200 applications have been made that have led to 10 selected fellows gaining critical tutoring and mentorship across diverse aspects of the music business. 

“People always talk about ‘the next big artist,’ but rarely about the next great executive. That’s what we’re changing,” says Don Jazzy, Founder and CEO of Mavin Global. “Talent is Nigeria’s greatest export  and that includes the thinkers, builders, and strategists behind the music. Future Five is about giving those people the launchpad necessary to accelerate their development and build on the success we’re experiencing as an industry.”

Applications for the 2025 edition is open to young creatives and professionals aged 18 to 25, across five core pathways: Digital Intelligence Intern, New Business Intern, Content Licensing Intern, Audience Development Intern, and Artist Development Intern. Fellows will be embedded into Mavin’s team for a six-month immersive experience, working on live campaigns with access to mentorship from some of the continent’s top executives and creatives.

“Mavin Future Five is now part of how we recruit, how we innovate, and how we stay young at heart as a company,” says Tega Oghenejobo, President and COO of Mavin Global. “But more than that, it’s our way of investing in the future of the entire African music landscape. When we equip brilliant young minds with the right tools and exposure, the ripple effect goes beyond Mavin. It strengthens the ecosystem, raises the bar, and ensures the next generation of leaders are ready before the spotlight hits them.”

Applications can be made here.