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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Abuja, Nigeria

In operation since:

2014

Contact person:

Scorti-Samuel

BIO

Scorti-Samuel is a Nigerian-born, genre-fluid visionary shattering the boundaries of modern music. Fusing hypnotic Afro-fusion elements, contemporary hip-hop, razor-sharp lyricism, and cinematic storytelling, the rising artist bridges continents to deliver an entirely fresh yet timeless audio identity.
Cementing their breakout status, Scorti-Samuel has been Recognized as an Alumni Performer by the founding members of the UK’s Beyond The Music Festival (MediaCity, Salford), receiving a formal Delegate Invitation for the 2026 cohort. ”October 7-9 2026, reinforcing a powerful UK footprint. With international radio airplay spanning 11+ countries, their distinct audio identity effortlessly bridges late-night anthems and raw, high-energy live masterclasses that leave festival audiences captivated
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The industry has fast taken note; early support echoes heavily through the UK and international underground alternative scenes alongside a fiercely loyal fanbase. Scorti-Samuel’s massive international radio footprint spans 11+ countries, capturing ears on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Manchester, and major continental stations. 
Known for a magnetic, high-energy stage presence, their live performances are emotionally raw masterclasses. With breakout tracks like "Juices And Sleeves" and "YEYO" capturing critical acclaim, Scorti-Samuel is an undeniable force ready for global festival stages and playlisting

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Discover Scorti-Samuel In The AFRO PEPITES SHOW 16th edition! #APS16   Organized by Le Rêve Africain, New fans and listeners of Scorti-Samuel globally are called upon to support their participation by following , streaming , playlisting and sharing their featured project Juices and Sleeves non stop on Spotify Ahead of 1st November 2026 which is The committee's selections  Click to Listen to the featured project on Spotify Click here to Read the full press release Click here to know more about the Afro Pepites show and it's focus to spotlight break out African Artists across the globe . ___________________________________ Milestone and Successes; -In the year 2021, they made the Top 40 indie bands - making 15th and 1st in local charts , ABJ. -Their most popular debut music release "Juices and Sleeves" was first featured on Spotify’s Release Radar alongside international stars like Drake, Burna Boy, and Khaid. It topped local charts like Lagos jump radio UK in the year 2025/2026 and lead the weekly chart at number 1. ranking at #3 for the month of Aug highlighting his growing influence alongside established stars. -Vetted By The British Broadcasting Corporation in August 2025 as a stand out from all of the Ten Boroughs of England and assigned the ID INTRO-qnzkt2d4   -Featured in the 2026 break out mainstream music calendar across 11+ Countries  powered by BBC Introducing, Talent Showcase Africa and Amazing Radio. ___________________________________ Industry Recognition: Recognized as an Alumni Performer by the founding members of the UK’s Beyond The Music Festival (MediaCity, Salford), receiving a formal Delegate Invitation for the 2026 cohort. -International Broadcasting: He has earned prominent airplay across major UK networks, including BBC Introducing (Manchester), BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, and BBC Radio 3. His music has been broadcast in over 24 countries. - Chart Representation -Broke into the Top 25% of global artists during the week February 27- March 5 2026 as recorded in the world's leading industry music database (Muso.AI) -Featured in the Top 1700 daily on Boomplay Nigeria ___________________________________ - Debuted 5 of their most prominent releases in a one year calendar uin top Charts namely: -Take Care - Deluxe from their latest release titled " Reason Deluxe  hit the number 1 most shared track of the  Top Most Shared on Boomplay Music Nigeria where the other top leaders are Bisi Manuel, Asake more. ___________________________________ -Their most featured trending Radio release " Juices and Sleeves" topped 1 on Lagos jump radio UK in the year 2025/2026 and leading the weekly chart and ranking at #3 for the month of Aug 2025 highlighting his growing influence alongside established stars. - On March 3rd "YEYO" their lead Afro fusion contender debuted in the Top 1% of the Amazing radio UK charts at number 26 where the leaders were Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile and Lady Gaga. It was first handpicked to play the Amazing beats or dance show by Amazing Radio's Mark Ryan. ___________________________________ - on February 2026  American Girl their Afro dance version of their popular trending release " Juices and Sleeves" debuted in the Top 10 at Number 9 on the Boomplay Cameroon Charts leasing Nigerian artists in the list at number 1. It later made the Top Amapiano Songs of July 2026 in the Boomplay USA - "Cardi The Weekend" The lead track  from his Cardi the weekend EP quickly climbed the charts to the Top 50 new Songs in the Boomplay USA charts sitting at number 32nd ___________________________________ -Forbes & Magazine Mentions: His ability to leverage international niche radio markets rather than focusing solely on local African streaming numbers has earned him recognition as a notable independent artist and an innovator blending traditional Nigerian sounds with western hip-hop. ___________________________________

-The Star Boy Legacy Extension

Becomes the first artist to integrate the Star Boy's Phonographic brand identity into an album roll out accross all boards having received official acknowledgement from Grammy award winner and  Global artist known as Wizkid.

___________________________________ -Streaming & Playlist Features: His tracks (such as Juices and Sleeves and Rush, and K-Pop Cupid Lagosian have been picked up by major platforms like Spotify Release Radar , Boomplay Music daily recommendations and are featured on Bandcamp . Follow and stream his full catalog including 👇his latest releases in the Boomplay Music web or app

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