NEFCISA
NEFCISA

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) is proud of its partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) as a Strategic Implementing Partner (SIP) for its Social Employment Fund (SEF). Through this collaboration, MIAF is running a national programme that is creating jobs, addressing skills gaps, and strengthening South Africa's creative industries — in line with the SEF's overarching goal to generate work for the common good and build community value through employment, social contribution, and inclusive economic participation. Operating under the banner NEFCISA (National Employment Facility for Creative Industries in South Africa), the initiative is recruiting and training participants, matching them with host organisations, and has already placed 1 500 workers across the country — surpassing its original target of 1 000. NEFCISA is delivered through a network of 20 host organisations spanning five provinces, who are actively hosting participants and contributing to work for the common good across South Africa's creative and cultural industries. Key Objectives: Support employment and entrepreneurship in the creative industries. Offer skills development and training programmes. Foster partnerships between public and private creative sectors. Promote South African creativity at both provincial and national levels Foster community development through social contribution.

ACCES
ACCES

ACCES Conference and Showcase Festival is Africa's leading music industry gathering, bringing together the people shaping the future of the continent's music business. Artists, entrepreneurs, executives, investors, policymakers and cultural leaders from across Africa and around the world come to ACCES to build partnerships, exchange ideas, discover talent and create new business opportunities. Since its launch in 2017, ACCES has become the continent's premier platform for professional exchange and music market development. Combining a high-level conference with a curated showcase festival, networking, exhibitions and industry programmes, ACCES offers a unique space where creativity meets business and where African music connects with the global industry.

Gender@Work
Gender@Work

Music In Africa Gender @ Work is a three-year training programme aimed at upskilling and increasing the participation of female professionals in the African music sector. Launched by the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) in April 2019, the programme is connected to the MIAF’s ACCES music conference – a pan-African event held in a different African country every year. This connection enables the programme to reach new participants in a different African country every year. The programme marks the beginning of a more concerted effort by the Foundation to support the participation and inclusion of women in all facets of its programmes and the music sector in Africa as a whole. Over the three years, the programme will aim to address gender imbalances in the sector through training, lobbying, facilitating knowledge exchange and dialogues that foster the interest of women. The broader objectives of the programme are to: Provide industry training for women on critical music industry skills, focusing on: Stage management Electronic music production and recording Music business management Technical knowledge Provide an opportunity for both professional and aspiring women to benefit from the Music In Africa network and its broad range of activities in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Provide a solution-based platform in the form of a round table at ACCES with a view to identify challenges, discuss opportunities and lobby for the interests of female practitioners. Offer participants the opportunity to benefit from programmes offered by MIAF’s partners. Increase access to educational materials. Integrate participants in the broader ACCES programme to maximise experience and exposure to the industry. Record and present training materials on the www.musicinafrica.net, including but not limited to tutorials, templates and other best-practice materials. Communicate women-based themes that support the initiatives and messages of the programme. MAIN TRAINING ACTIVITIES Training in first country (Ghana): In the first year, participants will be trained on all aspects of stage management by a team of experienced stage managers from 10 to 17 November 2019. The programme will offer robust classroom training as well as practical, hands-on training in which participants will also be given the opportunity to manage various aspects of the ACCES performance programme. Training in second country: The second training iteration will take place at ACCES 2020 when the programme will diversify its course to include music production lessons and training on other music business topics. A round-table platform will also be introduced to coincide with the ACCES programme. Training in third country: The third training iteration will take place at ACCES 2021 in a different country, offering an advanced course. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED?  As a participant, facilitator or trainer: The programme enrolls up to 12 trainees every year. All opportunities are advertised publicly on this website, and will be added to this page. Please keep checking this page for new calls (below under UPDATES & CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES). As a partner Please contact Claire Metais at [email protected]. APPLY The call for applications for 2020 will be announced soon. The Music In Africa Gender @ Work programme is made possible with the support of the Prince Claus Fund, Siemens Stiftung and Goethe-Institut.

Sound Connects Fund
Sound Connects Fund

For cultural and creative practitioners and organisations operating in southern Africa, access to funding remains a major challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a massive impact on government policy, spending and the economy in general, and has seen spending on culture being moved further down the list of priorities. Further, the cultural and creative industries repeatedly cite four main areas where investment is needed for growth, which are increased visibility, mobility including access to new markets, finance and support structures.

Instrument Building And Repair Project
Instrument Building And Repair Project

Experience the Vibrations African Instruments Exhibition online in 3D

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Nairobi, Kenya

In operation since:

2025

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Hezborn Saya

BIO

Meet A-zee Coptel Baba Taifa, an exemplary and experienced curator, song writter,recording and live performing Urban Sheng Hiphop artist with a distinctive vocal technique,whose unique blend of personal experiences,social commentary who has been making waves in the Outcasts of Nairobi Embakasi area.
Background
Hailing from Embakasi Mukuru Kwa Njenga,A-zee Coptel Baba Taifa's musical journey began in his early years. Raised in the second largest slum in Nairobi he developed a profound connection to music. His formative years were marked by poverty,police brutality,self doubt,mockery and conformity laying the foundation for the unique musical voice that defines A-zee's artistry today.
Artistic Style and Technique
Through his distinctive style, energy and charisma,A-zee commands the stage with an electrifying presence that captivates audiences.He encompasses live instruments during studio recordings and live band perfomances.From his dynamic stage movements to his magnetic connection with the crowd, every performance becomes a visceral experience. The stage is his canvas, and he paint it with an infectious energy, leaving an indelible imprint on the audience's memory.A-zee captivates audiences with his thought-provoking and visually stunning creations.
Collaborations.
He has collobaratively worked with artists like Juliani,Teardops,Eric Wainaina.He fuses different African tastes and other genre of music like afro,zouk,RnB giving his music a different touch and sensation which in essence,his musical style has evolved over time indicating his musical growth and adaptability.
A-zee Coptel Baba Taifa's inspiration is a tapestry woven from diverse sources. Rooted in hip hop cultural and personal aspects.He draw creative energy from real life term experiences, his surroundings,emotions and social injustices.This fusion of his unique perspective and a deep appreciation for love,police abuse of power,nature,and social-economical rights shapes his music, creating a sonic journey that resonates with authenticity and emotional depth.
Perfomances.
A-zee Coptel has performed in a number of stages and noteworthy concerts and festivals.
Mukuru Festival,Pawa Cafe,Form Ni Gani Concert,Mashujaa Festival and Good Governance Festival.
Awards And Accolades.
1.Nominated Artist of the Year Mukuru Awards 2014
2..Music of the Year Award Form Gani 2021
3..Naajibika Awards Winner 2022
https://youtu.be/7B75uW9Py-4
Current Projects.
A-zee Coptel just finished working on a 13 track Album project that is set to be launced on 19th October 2025.In this album he speaks about his full-time experience as an upcoming and both established artists.He shares his ups and downs through his lyrics,benefits of self belief, mental health,artistic lifestyle,artists challenges,youth challenges among other topics.He has fused a number of genres and styles in his new album just to prove his adaptability and flexibility when it comes to music and showbiz.
On his album launch he plans to execute an electric live band perfomance that has never been seen before in his musical journey.He intends to feature and collaborte more than 15 artists from within and outside Nairobi during this launch.
Social Media Presence
To find information about A-zee Coptel Baba Taifa on social media, you can search for the musician's official profiles on platforms such as:
1. Instagram:Look for photos, updates, and insights shared by A-zee on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/azeecoptel?igsh=MWl4Z2F6NGZhZHRqZA==
2. Twitter: check for tweets, announcements, and interactions on A-zee's official Twitter account.
https://x.com/azeecoptel?t=skfeBYhuQ7OSeq6qLa7IYw&s=09
3. Facebook: Explore the musician's official Facebook page for posts, events, and community engagement.
https://www.facebook.com/KatoiKaEmba?mibextid=ZbWKwL
4. YouTube: Find official music videos, interviews, and other content on A-zee's YouTube channel.
https://youtube.com/channel/UC-Rw2s4cwdbxxpSgYENvq-w
5. HustleSasa.If A-zee shares music independently, check their Hustlesasa profile for tracks and playlists.
https://azeecoptelbabataifa.hustlesasa.shop/?product=35991
Visit the artist's official website for comprehensive information, tour dates, and announcements.
Publications and Media Features
To find publications featuring A-zee Coptel Baba Taifa, you can explore various sources:

1.Music Magazines: check popular music magazines for articles, interviews, or reviews featuring A-zee's work.
https://www.boell.de/en/2023/11/12/sad-state-affairs-young-politically-minded-artists-kenya
2.Youtube Blogs:
https://youtu.be/PhindPZdrFg?si=dOYRPKbLwPua6g7M
3.Online Blogs:Explore music blogs or online publications that focus on emerging artists and independent music.
https://youtu.be/ZWVVMdArysc?si=_wDf4ZQl0e0rBGfU
Fun Fact.
A-zee Coptel is the Embakasi Music Nation President that why he is known with his name BABA TAIFA to mean President!

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