TAFTA

Impacts & Achievements

TAFTA Blog

42,000+

TAFTA Graduates since 2022

20,000+

Women trained

50,000+

Men & women impacted through TAFTA

90%

Graduate satisfaction score

Terra Academy For The Arts (TAFTA) has emerged as a transformative force in the landscape of creative education in Nigeria. Established with a clear mission to drive social change, TAFTA believes—through both experience and evidence—that the creative arts present a powerful and largely untapped opportunity to empower Nigerian youth and reshape communities.

Since its inception, TAFTA has remained steadfast in its commitment to nurturing talent, promoting digital arts education, and fostering inclusive learning environments across the country. Its impact extends far beyond the classroom, reaching into the heart of society and influencing real change.

Below is a comprehensive overview of the key impacts and achievements TAFTA has recorded:

Educational Impact

Over 42,000 Learners Trained: TAFTA has successfully trained tens of thousands of students in animation, writing, sound, production, and digital creativity through its accessible online platform.
Statewide Presence: Operating in Lagos, Ogun, and Kano states, TAFTA has provided safe learning centers equipped with laptops and internet access, allowing participants to engage with the Learning Management System (LMS) regardless of their background.
Digital Inclusion: Special efforts have been made to include learners with disabilities through tailored animation programs and assistive learning materials, promoting inclusivity in the arts.

Social Empowerment

Society is often influenced by the creative output of the nation, largely influencing fashion, language, culture and social interactions. With this TAFTA is increasing participation with vulnerable groups who are typically sidelined when it comes to the creatives industry.

Personal Empowerment

The skills our students study will enable them to gain financial independence, either as entrepreneurs or as part of a fast-growing sector that is already a major employer of youth in the country.

Community Empowerment

Youth Engagement Programs: TAFTA has organized learning trains, community roadshows, and interactive workshops that reach underserved communities and help young people gain creative and technical skills.
Employment & Entrepreneurship: Many graduates of the program have gone on to start their own creative businesses, freelance careers, or secure employment in media, advertising, and entertainment industries.
Alumni Network & Mentorship: A growing alumni network continues to support new learners, with TAFTA connecting graduates to industry mentors and professional opportunities.

How do we measure progress?

Numbers are a key component of TAFTA’s monitoring and evaluation efforts. The amount of students we train, support, and jobs we help create are all transparent markers of what a project delivered and to how many people. But numbers, while useful, offer only a limited portrait of how our work positively changes the lives of millions of people in vulnerable situations.

Our impact is also measured by the individuals themselves. TAFTA actively seeks out students’ feedback, both positive and negative, throughout their learning cycle to ensure that our impact is of the highest standard to all students. This feedback helps to define the lasting effects of our intervention. Students’ voices improve us and our work, positioning us to better serve both our current and future community partners.

Stories of Impact

We believe that real change begins with stories—stories that inspire, stories that ignite action, and stories that showcase the incredible impact we can make together. We are thrilled to share some remarkable “Stories of Impact” that highlight the positive changes our collective efforts in TAFTA have brought to the lives of individuals and our community as a whole.