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NAAK and Vumaala to take SA electronic sounds to Amsterdam

NAAK and Vumaala to take SA electronic sounds to Amsterdam

South African music veteran Babsy Mlangeni dies aged 83

South African music veteran Babsy Mlangeni dies aged 83

SA: Moonchild Sanelly to release Afro-house project ‘The Blueprint’

SA: Moonchild Sanelly to release Afro-house project ‘The Blueprint’

SA: Sasa MSK teams up with S’Villa, Epic Minds on new single ‘Sabela’

SA: Sasa MSK teams up with S’Villa, Epic Minds on new single ‘Sabela’

Feather Awards 2026 in SA: All the nominees

Feather Awards 2026 in SA: All the nominees

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

Milk + Cookies Festival to return to South Africa in January 2027

Milk + Cookies Festival to return to South Africa in January 2027

Snapchat adds AI tools that turn chats into songs for Lens+ subscribers

Snapchat adds AI tools that turn chats into songs for Lens+ subscribers

Kenya: Tommy WÁ and Labdi to perform in Nairobi as part of MobiArts Tour

Kenya: Tommy WÁ and Labdi to perform in Nairobi as part of MobiArts Tour

Roster launches Star Power tool to compare artists using public music data

Roster launches Star Power tool to compare artists using public music data

Egypt: TooFuse release debut album ‘Earth’ after Montpellier performance

Egypt: TooFuse release debut album ‘Earth’ after Montpellier performance

Sacem, Deezer launch professional music service for independent businesses

Sacem, Deezer launch professional music service for independent businesses

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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News Reviews Features Themes Gig Guide

NAAK and Vumaala to take SA electronic sounds to Amsterdam

NAAK and Vumaala to take SA electronic sounds to Amsterdam

South African music veteran Babsy Mlangeni dies aged 83

South African music veteran Babsy Mlangeni dies aged 83

SA: Moonchild Sanelly to release Afro-house project ‘The Blueprint’

SA: Moonchild Sanelly to release Afro-house project ‘The Blueprint’

SA: Sasa MSK teams up with S’Villa, Epic Minds on new single ‘Sabela’

SA: Sasa MSK teams up with S’Villa, Epic Minds on new single ‘Sabela’

Feather Awards 2026 in SA: All the nominees

Feather Awards 2026 in SA: All the nominees

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

Milk + Cookies Festival to return to South Africa in January 2027

Milk + Cookies Festival to return to South Africa in January 2027

Snapchat adds AI tools that turn chats into songs for Lens+ subscribers

Snapchat adds AI tools that turn chats into songs for Lens+ subscribers

Kenya: Tommy WÁ and Labdi to perform in Nairobi as part of MobiArts Tour

Kenya: Tommy WÁ and Labdi to perform in Nairobi as part of MobiArts Tour

Roster launches Star Power tool to compare artists using public music data

Roster launches Star Power tool to compare artists using public music data

Egypt: TooFuse release debut album ‘Earth’ after Montpellier performance

Egypt: TooFuse release debut album ‘Earth’ after Montpellier performance

Sacem, Deezer launch professional music service for independent businesses

Sacem, Deezer launch professional music service for independent businesses

Projects

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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Nilotika Cultural Ensemble

Nilotika Cultural Ensemble

Bands /groups, Culture development

Kampala, Uganda

In operation since:

2012

Contact person:

Nilotika Cultural Ensemble

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BIO

Cultural Entrepreneurship Grounded in African spirituality and indigenous identity, Nilotika Cultural Ensemble (NCE) is an arts based community organization in Kampala. The capital city of Uganda. Open to all children, youths, adults and elders, NCE serves as a hub for groups and individuals who are passionate about music dance, music production, fashion design, tailoring and African crafts.
Nilotika Cultural Ensemble. Under the leadership of Jajja Kalanda, the Ensemble provides an outlet for the youth of Uganda in skills like mentoring in spirituality, training traditional musical instruments, singing, dancing, music production tailoring and hand crafts making practices (mostly) underprivileged communities around the cities, rural areas and performing at various events.
A live performance by NCE highlights the power and intensity of the Buganda drums/traditional musical instruments . but also performs different traditional music, dances and drumming; like the Bagisu, Banyoro, Bakiga, Basoga, Banyankole, Westnile dance, Acholi, etc, and famously known for their; massive percuss, (percussion discussion) Traditional reggae, Culture muffin, (dancehall) indigenous Hip hop, Afro soul, Afro house hits. Audience members can anticipate traditional songs, compelling call and response, vibrant hand-made costumes and energetic dances. Performances further showcase genres like experimental, roots reggae, Dancehall, indigenous Hip hop,Afro soul and afro house hits
Nilotika cultural Ensemble has been dazzling audiences in east Africa and Africa at large for many years. Highlights include sharing the stage with Chronix and Anthony B, and performing on international platforms like Nyege Nyege festival (UG), Bayimba International Arts festival (UG) 2017 and 2022, Raggae on the Nile (UG), Roast and Rrhyme (UG), Batalo East dance fest (UG), Break fast jam dance festival (UG), Jazz safari (UG) and Naivasha rift valley festival (KY) Afro-Zilla festival (UG) etc.. Dedicated to honouring their roots, Nilotika cultural ensemble performs regularly for the people of kampala in local venues, hosting community drum circles and offering free shows at the different locations.

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Nilotika Cultural Ensemble

Nilotika Cultural Ensemble

Music

Kadodi Killa

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

02:11

Doom doom x Masaba Nation ( Vocals)

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

03:58

Doom doom

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

03:58

Obulamu

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

02:10

Kool Kool Ba

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

03:16

Kabaka webala

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

02:12

Bisela

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

02:44

Mc viro-nsimbi Nyinji

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

05:44

Maganda Shakul - Uganda electronic Anthem (Instrumental)

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

02:26

Nsonga Dias x Maganda Shakul - Uganda electronic Anthem

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

02:28

Hassan messanger x Mc viral x Nsonga x Bash - Amaasao Balina

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

04:38

WHEN I MOVE_MESENJAH (JM Master 1)

NILOTIKA CULTURAL ENSEMBLE

04:25

Videos

Uganda’s Nilotika Cultural Ensemble Showcase during Sankofa Night

Uganda’s Nilotika Cultural Ensemble Showcase during Sankofa Night

October 3, 2026

Africa’s Master Weapon Luganda capoeirasta at #nilotikaculturalhub #nilotikaculturalensemble #fit

Africa’s Master Weapon Luganda capoeirasta at #nilotikaculturalhub #nilotikaculturalensemble #fit

October 2, 2026

Africa’s ways of sharing #skills at #nilotikaculturalhub #nilotikaculturalensemble by #yutbass #love

Africa’s ways of sharing #skills at #nilotikaculturalhub #nilotikaculturalensemble by #yutbass #love

October 1, 2026

Africa we gather to celebrate culture #unity #nilotikaculturalensemble #nilotikacommunitydrumcircle

Africa we gather to celebrate culture #unity #nilotikaculturalensemble #nilotikacommunitydrumcircle

September 28, 2026

Africa’s #nilotikaculturalensemble Preserves Our #culture #heritage #creativestyle #love #top #style

Africa’s #nilotikaculturalensemble Preserves Our #culture #heritage #creativestyle #love #top #style

September 26, 2026

Uganda’s Nilotika Sistren Vibes performing live During Bayimba International Festival of Arts #love

Uganda’s Nilotika Sistren Vibes performing live During Bayimba International Festival of Arts #love

September 23, 2026

Uganda’s #nilotikaculturalensemble #live #performance at Freedom #beach #entebbe with #love

Uganda’s #nilotikaculturalensemble #live #performance at Freedom #beach #entebbe with #love

September 21, 2026

Africa’s Capoeirista #WeaponLuganda Demo at #nilotikaculturalhub #nilotikaculturalensemble #art #sir

Africa’s Capoeirista #WeaponLuganda Demo at #nilotikaculturalhub #nilotikaculturalensemble #art #sir

September 20, 2026

Africa’s way of teaching #drums Hands on #training by #YutBeatsIntenational #nilotikaculturalensembe

Africa’s way of teaching #drums Hands on #training by #YutBeatsIntenational #nilotikaculturalensembe

September 19, 2026

Uganda’s Nilotika Sistren Vibes during Rehearsals at #nilotikaculturalhub #culture

Uganda’s Nilotika Sistren Vibes during Rehearsals at #nilotikaculturalhub #culture

September 17, 2026

Uganda’s talent search by #shatterempire at #nilotikaculturalhub #nilotikaculturalensemble #reggae

Uganda’s talent search by #shatterempire at #nilotikaculturalhub #nilotikaculturalensemble #reggae

September 17, 2026

Uganda’s Nilotika Cultural Ensemble live showcase during Kalabash Night #livemusic

Uganda’s Nilotika Cultural Ensemble live showcase during Kalabash Night #livemusic

September 16, 2026

Africa with Martial #arts #training the #young at #nilotikaculturalensemble by #master Weapons #love

Africa with Martial #arts #training the #young at #nilotikaculturalensemble by #master Weapons #love

September 12, 2026

Africa’s Vibes at #nilotikaculturalhub #nilotikaculturalensemble #shatterempire ft. #zamundaug

Africa’s Vibes at #nilotikaculturalhub #nilotikaculturalensemble #shatterempire ft. #zamundaug

September 11, 2026

Uganda’s #nilotikaculturalensemble #creativestyle #2026 #drum #sax #culture

Uganda’s #nilotikaculturalensemble #creativestyle #2026 #drum #sax #culture

September 10, 2026

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