Afrivision Collective was founded in response to a growing gap between creative talent and economic opportunity in Africa’s digital space. With a background in visual design, short-form video production, and social storytelling, our core team recognized the need for a scalable system that connects skilled youth with real, paid creative work, not just training or exposure.
We designed Afrivision as an initiative, structured to deliver two key outcomes: upskilling and income generation. At the center of this system is Squad; a gig-matching platform that assembles remote-ready creatives and connects them with content needs from small businesses, entrepreneurs, and digital campaigns. Alongside Squad, we develop targeted digital training, brand support for SMEs, and collaborative projects that allow emerging talent to build a strong creative portfolio.
Currently in our launch phase, our preliminary focus is on Kenyan Youths, we’ve completed foundational work: early community building, creative collaborations, pilot support for SMEs, and curriculum development. We’re actively onboarding contributors and creatives, building public infrastructure, and preparing for regional scale through partnerships and microgrant support.
Afrivision is fully remote(for now), creator-led, and built for scale. With our foundation in place, we’re now focused on activating our network, running our first Squad pilots, and positioning ourselves as a key player in Africa’s growing digital creative economy.
Creative Equity; Everyone deserves access to tools, skills, and income from their creativity no matter where they’re from.
Youth Empowerment; We don’t just train talent, we educate, build confidence, leadership, and vision in young people.
Practical Opportunity; We focus on real-world projects, real income, and measurable impact.
Community over Competition;. Collaboration and mentorship are at the heart of our work.
African Narratives First; We prioritize local stories, local brands, and creators who reflect and uplift their cultures.
Underserved Youth Creatives; Especially those with limited access to formal training or equipment
Self-taught Digital Talent; Young people with raw skills in design, editing, content, and social media
Early-Stage Creators & Hustlers; Young freelancers, influencers, and creators looking to turn passion into income
Local Small Businesses (SMEs); Entrepreneurs who need affordable creative support to grow their brand online
Afrivision Collective is in its foundation phase, actively building systems, partnerships, and a creative community in kenya and later scale to East Africa and later the rest of Africa. While still early-stage, we’ve taken key steps toward our vision. We are collaborating with like minded organizations to spotlight societal issues affecting Kenyan youths. Our peer to peer skill sharing program has so far equipped 5+ Kenyan youth with digital skills like design, video, and content creation, they have been able to monetize these skills and we are developing a flexible training curriculum. We are designing our Squad platform to connect creatives with paid gigs. We've also supported a few local entrepreneurs with capacity building in digital content, Social Media strategy and management and branding.
Currently, we’re, curating a waitlist of creatives, and preparing to launch pilot projects through Squad, testing internal workflows, and laying the groundwork for strategic partnerships. Afrivision is 100% grassroots and creator-led, operating remotely with a base in Kenya and a pan-African outlook. Though self-funded, we’re actively seeking collaborators, mentors, and microgrants to accelerate our work. With the right support, we’re ready to grow fast and make a tangible impact in Africa’s digital creative economy.
Hankins Muhanji is a visual storyteller and digital media specialist with extensive experience in design, photography, short-form video content, social media strategy and a strong background in Sociology. Hankins founded AfriVision Collective to create pathways for emerging African talent while serving the growing creative needs of local businesses and spotlight societal issues affecting Kenyan youths.