mmaadd institute · soundlab

sound for modern
storytelling.

music, scoring, sonic identity, and audio storytelling for a new generation of african and diaspora creators.

the work

what fellows
build.

fellows create original soundtracks, ambient soundscapes, cinematic scores, podcast audio, and sonic systems for animation, film, brands, and digital experiences. built around active creation, not passive tutorials.

what fellows explore
  • ambient african soundscape production
  • cinematic scoring
  • sound design for animation
  • podcast and voice production
  • ai-assisted music workflows
  • sampling, layering, and texture
  • sonic branding and identity
  • field recording and atmosphere building
  • sync-ready soundtrack development
current tools
suno udio ableton live fl studio logic pro splice kits ai elevenlabs native instruments rc-20
live work

real projects
from day one.

fellows contribute to live projects across the mmaadd ecosystem — animated shorts, trailers, podcasts, ambient installations, and cultural storytelling connected to birthright and distant cousins.

  • soundtracks for animated shorts and visual stories
  • ambient loops for galleries, cafés, and wellness spaces
  • audio branding for startups and social ventures
  • youtube and podcast intro packages
  • african, diaspora, and jazz-inspired sound experiments
  • voice and narration systems for digital media

"from rooftop jazz textures in lagos to cinematic ambient worlds for animation, soundlab explores the emotional architecture of modern african storytelling."

01
create

build original soundtracks, loops, and sonic environments rooted in story, mood, and cultural texture.

02
collaborate

work alongside designers, animators, writers, and storytellers across mmaadd projects and productions.

03
commercialize

package sound assets, licensing opportunities, and creator-ready audio products for global audiences.

a birthright project venture · 100% of profits → community impact