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Sun-El Musician confirmed for ACCES 2026 in Joburg

Sun-El Musician confirmed for ACCES 2026 in Joburg

Nigeria: Yemi Alade drops ‘IT’S YEMI ALADE’ album

Nigeria: Yemi Alade drops ‘IT’S YEMI ALADE’ album

Linda Sikhakhane announces South Africa, US tour for fifth album

Linda Sikhakhane announces South Africa, US tour for fifth album

Nigeria: Rema releases new single ‘Oh No’ ahead of new project

Nigeria: Rema releases new single ‘Oh No’ ahead of new project

SA: Tumi Musiq prepares new single ‘Many Phases’

SA: Tumi Musiq prepares new single ‘Many Phases’

UMG, ElevenLabs announce AI music licensing partnership

UMG, ElevenLabs announce AI music licensing partnership

Sean Paul to perform in Pretoria in December

Sean Paul to perform in Pretoria in December

SA: Khuzani receives Cultural Icon Award at Oxford leadership summit

SA: Khuzani receives Cultural Icon Award at Oxford leadership summit

SA: Digital Maskandi compilation brings established and emerging artists together

SA: Digital Maskandi compilation brings established and emerging artists together

SA: Ndlovu Youth Choir earns five-star reviews at Edinburgh Fringe debut

SA: Ndlovu Youth Choir earns five-star reviews at Edinburgh Fringe debut

Suno launches v6 AI music models with new editing and creation tools

Suno launches v6 AI music models with new editing and creation tools

Believe partners with Suno months after blocking AI-generated music

Believe partners with Suno months after blocking AI-generated music

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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James Sakala The Artist

James Sakala The Artist

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Lusaka, Zambia

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2010

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James Sakala The Artist

BIO

In the vibrant tapestry of the music world, few stories resonate as profoundly as that of James Sakala. Born Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, James embarked on a transformative odyssey through melody, rhythm, and emotion, leaving an indelible mark on the musical landscape. From humble beginnings to international acclaim, this is the captivating biography of a true maestro.

James Sakala's passion for music ignited at an early age, nurtured by the rich cultural heritage of his upbringing. Raised in Mkushi, James was exposed to an eclectic array of musical traditions, from the hypnotic rhythms of traditional folk songs to the soul-stirring melodies of indigenous instruments.

Inspired by the sounds of their surroundings, James embarked on a lifelong quest to explore the boundless possibilities of musical expression. The journey of James Sakala is a symphony of innovation and creativity, marked by an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of musical convention. James Sakala fearlessly charted new territory, blending genres, and styles with unparalleled dexterity.

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James Sakala The Artist
James Sakala The Artist
James Sakala The Artist
James Sakala The Artist
James Sakala The Artist

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James Sakala, Jorzzi - HELLO MY BABE (Audio)

James Sakala, Jorzzi - HELLO MY BABE (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Killa, Norma & Tio Nason - ILUBA (Audio)

James Sakala, Killa, Norma & Tio Nason - ILUBA (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Mampi Queen Diva - LOVE IN THE AIR (Audio)

James Sakala, Mampi Queen Diva - LOVE IN THE AIR (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Wezi Mhone - CHUMA (Audio)

James Sakala, Wezi Mhone - CHUMA (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Daisy - DZIKO (Audio)

James Sakala, Daisy - DZIKO (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Kopala Pastor - CHONADI (Audio)

James Sakala, Kopala Pastor - CHONADI (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Mumba Yachi & T- Low - BEHOLD (Audio)

James Sakala, Mumba Yachi & T- Low - BEHOLD (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Chef187 & Caitlin De Ville - TUTU (Audio)

James Sakala, Chef187 & Caitlin De Ville - TUTU (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Naimah - MUNTHU WINA (Audio)

James Sakala, Naimah - MUNTHU WINA (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Willz Mr Nyopole & Dimpo Williams - PA ULENDO (Audio)

James Sakala, Willz Mr Nyopole & Dimpo Williams - PA ULENDO (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Seya Swali - MON PAPILLON (Audio)

James Sakala, Seya Swali - MON PAPILLON (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Praise Umali - KO KHOMA (Audio)

James Sakala, Praise Umali - KO KHOMA (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala - HARMONY (Audio)

James Sakala - HARMONY (Audio)

March 7, 2026
James Sakala, Naimah - OKONGOLA (Official Visualizer)

James Sakala, Naimah - OKONGOLA (Official Visualizer)

October 1, 2025
James Sakala ft Coop Ticker - Je T'aime (Official Video)

James Sakala ft Coop Ticker - Je T'aime (Official Video)

March 28, 2025

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