The UR4Africa Residency Program is a Pan-African exchange experience designed for creatives, educators, researchers, organizers, and culture workers of African descent—from the diaspora and from the continent—who want to live, work, and learn within a community-centered environment in Nigeria and across West Africa.

This program is as much about contribution as it is about exploration. Residents collaborate on youth programs, cultural projects, research, documentation, and community initiatives while being immersed in everyday life, history, and contemporary culture.

We welcome:

• Africans from the diaspora returning to the continent

• Africans living on the continent who want to explore other regions of Africa

• Creatives, educators, facilitators, writers, filmmakers, researchers, and cultural workers

• Individuals interested in youth development, cultural exchange, storytelling, agriculture, or community-based work

Whether you are based in the U.S., Europe, the Caribbean, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, or elsewhere on the continent—you are welcome here.

Residents typically:

• Stay between 1–8 weeks (flexible)

• Participate in hands-on community projects, workshops, research, or creative documentation

• Collaborate with UR4Africa staff, local mentors, youth participants, and fellow residents

• Balance structured workdays with cultural exploration and rest

A typical workday runs 9am–2/3pm, leaving space for reflection, personal projects, and cultural experiences.

We believe in clarity upfront to save everyone time and stress.

Residency Fee

• USD $12 per day

• Covers:

  • Accommodation

  • Food Provisions (eggs, milk, tea, bread, noodles, etc.)

  • Power (generator + solar)

  • Internet access

  • Program coordination & support

Length-Based Discounts

• 2 weeks or more → discounted daily rate

• 1 month or more → further reduced rate
  (Exact amounts are shared upon acceptance so residents can plan realistically.)

What the Fee Does Not Cover

• International or domestic flights

• Visa fees

• Personal transportation outside program activities

• Lunch (residents often eat out together or cook communally)

Residents participate through a variety of funding pathways:

• Self-funded

• Partially funded (combining personal funds + grants)

• Sponsored through a partner organization

• Externally funded via grants, fellowships, or institutions

UR4Africa provides letters of support for residents applying for external funding once they pass the interview stage.

1. Online Application

2. Short Interview with our Program Manager

3. Final Decision Email

4. Acceptance Confirmation

   • A confirmation payment is required within one week to secure your spot

If payment is not received within that time, the space is offered to the next applicant.