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

BIO

FimFim, born Isaac Adu Buxton, is a Ghanaian musician, rapper and producer whose work brings together Hiplife, Highlife, hip-hop and traditional Ghanaian sounds. Known for his versatility both behind the production desk and in front of the microphone, he has developed an artistic identity rooted in Ghanaian culture while embracing contemporary approaches to music-making.

FimFim began his career as a rapper and singer before establishing himself as a producer. His production credits include work with notable Ghanaian artists such as Tulenkey, Strongman, Mzbel, Kofi Mole, Bogo Blay, Afro Moses, Dobble, Luta and Edoh Yat, among others. His experience as a producer has played an important role in shaping his own approach to songwriting, arrangement and sound.

As a recording artist, FimFim has released songs including “Koloma”, “Forces” and “IGP”. He formally introduced his artistic vision with his debut EP, Boasiako, released in September 2023. The project presented him as a rapper, singer and producer and featured collaborations with Strongman, Kofi Mole, ZyGee, Tee Rhyme, Pure Akan, Edem and QORA. The EP demonstrated his ability to move between Hiplife, hip-hop and Ghanaian-rooted sounds while maintaining a distinct contemporary identity.

Boasiako subsequently attracted attention across Ghana's music awards circuit. The project received consideration in the Best Rap Performance category at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Ghana Music Awards USA, Ghana Music Awards UK and 3Music Awards. FimFim's work was further recognised at the Ghana Music Awards Europe in 2024, where he won Best Rapper of the Year.

A significant milestone in his career came in October 2023 when FimFim collaborated with the Ghana National Symphony Orchestra. His song “Boasiako”, the title track from his debut EP, was reimagined through a full orchestral arrangement and performed live at the National Theatre in Accra. The collaboration brought together the energy and rhythms of contemporary Hiplife with classical orchestration, highlighting FimFim's willingness to experiment beyond conventional genre boundaries.

In September 2025, FimFim expanded his catalogue with his debut studio album, Abusua. The 12-track project takes its title from the Akan word for family and explores themes including family, relationships, migration, masculinity, community, nostalgia and Ghanaian identity. Through the album, FimFim uses music as a platform for storytelling, drawing from both personal experiences and wider observations of Ghanaian society.

The album moves between different facets of everyday life. The title track reflects on family, while “Kwabena Taboh” addresses acceptance and community. “Ali” examines the realities of irregular migration, while “Barima Nsu” challenges traditional expectations around masculinity and emotional expression. Elsewhere, FimFim explores generational wealth, childhood memories, boarding-school experiences and relationships, creating a project that combines social commentary with elements of nostalgia.

Beyond his own recording career, FimFim is committed to developing young talent through his work with IBux Creative Studios, a non-profit organisation focused on training young people across various creative disciplines. The initiative provides opportunities to develop skills in areas such as sound engineering, videography, DJing, music and dance, reflecting his broader interest in strengthening Ghana's creative ecosystem.

FimFim's journey from rapper and singer to producer and award-winning recording artist has given him a multifaceted perspective on Ghana's music industry. His production background informs his approach to sound, while his work as a recording artist allows him to place storytelling and cultural expression at the centre of his music. From Boasiako to Abusua, his body of work reflects an artist interested in expanding the possibilities of Hiplife while remaining connected to Ghanaian musical traditions.

With a growing catalogue, recognised production credits, international award recognition and a commitment to nurturing emerging creatives, FimFim continues to carve out a distinctive space within Ghana's contemporary music landscape.

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