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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Mbabane, Swaziland

In operation since:

2017

Contact person:

Ace Julz

BIO

Originating from the dynamic nation of Eswatini,Andzile Mabuza better known as Ace Julz is a forerunner in the hip-hop industry, particularly within the contemporary Hip Hop subgenre. He has captivated audiences with his distinct blend of infectious beats, brilliant wordplay, and thought-provoking lyrics. He is an indisputable talent with a compelling stage presence.

From the first note on, his music captivates listeners with an irresistible intensity that is hard to ignore. Ace Julz skilfully navigates the complex melodies and rhythms of hip hop, adding a palpable feeling of sincerity and unadulterated emotion to his tunes.

Ace Julz takes listeners on a poetic journey from the minute the beat drops, covering a wide range of subjects like love, overcoming obstacles in life, and pursuing one's aspirations. His songs provoke thinking and inspire listeners to embrace their uniqueness by reflecting both his own experiences and the realities of the world around him.

Ace Julz becomes a great inventor in a genre that is always changing. He stands out from the crowd thanks to his skilful fusion of classic Hip Hop components with modern sounds and production methods. Ace Julz's flexibility as an artist comes through, whether he's rapping over an upbeat trap beat or a soulful sample, which keeps his music interesting and new.

He is one of the most promising Hip Hop performers in Eswatini because of his indisputable talent, compelling stage presence, and uncompromising dedication to his craft. His work is evidence of the strength of individual expression and the cross-cultural nature of music. He is certain to make a lasting impression in the music business for years to come as he keeps pushing the Qqenvelope in hip-hop.

 

DISCOGRAPHY 

Ace Julz, has gained attention with his most recent album, "Outta My System (2023)." His distinctive style and lyrical skill are on full display in this eagerly awaited release. The tunes caught waves on airplays like EBIS 2, Ligwalagwala FM, Mkhondo FM, & Metro FM to name a few. His most recent single, “Say It (2025),“ which features Emalangeni’s Nino The G, Nugget$ da Blxck Shepard, Shandu Shandu & Ghoct 700 is a compelling song that showcases his production skills for fusing african sounds & melodies with meaningful words. It stands out in the Hip Hop music industry thanks to the contagious sounds and seamless flow.

Father We Need You Pt.2 (2024)' is one of Ace Julz's other standout singles. His range as a musician is demonstrated by this song's reflective lyrics and captivating production. ‘For The Kulture (2024) is Wassabee & Ace Julz's latest breakthrough track. It will undoubtedly get listeners moving and dancing with its contagious energy.

Last but not least, Ace Julz's soulful song “Timphendvulo (2024)" demonstrates how he can make people feel things through his music. It is a fan favorite due to the moving lyrics and catchy chorus.

Ace Julz is continuing to push boundaries and solidify his position as a major player in the Hip Hop genre by releasing new music monthly & forming a rap group called Emalangeni. His distinctive tone and tremendous talent will enthrall audiences everywhere.

The Rapper, amongst numerous others, has performed at the following:

 

•The MTN Bushfire Festival (Firefly Stage) - 2025

•The MTN Bushfire Firefly & Became Top 3( Amphitheater stage) - 2025

•Spirit Of Hip Hop (Solanis) - 2024

•The Bush Fire Festival (Bring Your Fire Zone Stage) - 2023

•The Francophonie Festival(Alliance Francaise de Mbabane) - 2023

•Spirit Of Hip Hop (Rap Battle) - 2023

•Tedx Talk (Tedx GwamileStreet) - 2023

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Music

Bholoja (feat. Lyrikal Busta & Jay La Dess)

Ace Julz
04:06

Cold

Ace Julz
02:26

Mama Tsemba Mine

Ace Julz
03:14

Direction

Ace Julz
04:23

FADED

Ace Julz
04:00

Brand New (Feat. Flow T)

Ace Julz
03:51

Texas

Ace Julz
03:17

Awesome

Ace Julz
03:25

Double Up

Ace Julz
03:07
Ace Julz

Ace Julz

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