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Ghana: Juls signs global partnership with Africa Creative Agency

Ghana: Juls signs global partnership with Africa Creative Agency

SA: Jaiva Zimnike releases tenth solo album ‘Iksasa Alaziwa’

SA: Jaiva Zimnike releases tenth solo album ‘Iksasa Alaziwa’

SA: The Joy explore Zulu heritage and belonging on new EP

SA: The Joy explore Zulu heritage and belonging on new EP

Zim: Young Gemini collaborates with Fifi Cooper on new single ‘What’s Happening’

Zim: Young Gemini collaborates with Fifi Cooper on new single ‘What’s Happening’

SA: DJ Tira sets 20 November release date for new EP

SA: DJ Tira sets 20 November release date for new EP

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

Senegal: Orchestra Baobab release first studio album in nine years

Senegal: Orchestra Baobab release first studio album in nine years

Nigeria: Ṣẹwà named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for November

Nigeria: Ṣẹwà named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for November

Afrofest and StageVibes offer ACCES-affiliated artists performance opportunities in Toronto

Afrofest and StageVibes offer ACCES-affiliated artists performance opportunities in Toronto

CANEX WKND 2026 to kick off in Lagos on 5 Nov with an expanded creative industry programme

CANEX WKND 2026 to kick off in Lagos on 5 Nov with an expanded creative industry programme

KAMP elects new seven-member board after three-year term under Angela Ndambuki

KAMP elects new seven-member board after three-year term under Angela Ndambuki

Ghana: Mr Eazi and MOLIY’s ‘Comfort’ earns Urban Music Awards nomination

Ghana: Mr Eazi and MOLIY’s ‘Comfort’ earns Urban Music Awards nomination

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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Umthakathi Kush

Umthakathi Kush

Culture development, Record Labels, Solo artists
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Johannesburg, South Africa

In operation since:

2016

Contact person:

Umthakathi Kush

Contact:

0765935803

BIO

Umthakathi Kush is a four-time award-winning Xitsonga AmaPiano vocalist making a significant impact in the global music industry. With his unique blend of soulful melodies and intricate rhythms, he has captivated audiences worldwide. Notably, his collaboration on "Imithandazo" with Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa has solidified his status as a leading figure in the genre.

Umthakathi Kush's impressive discography includes hits like "Uku Khanya" with Kelvin Momo, "Umfazi" featuring Nadia Nakai, and "Lilizela" with wyler ICU. His innovative sound continues to push the boundaries of AmaPiano, infusing it with his rich Xitsonga heritage. Look out for his upcoming projects with Thuli Phongolo and more collaborations with DJ Maphorisa. Stay tuned for more groundbreaking music from this dynamic artist.

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Umthakathi Kush

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Umthakathi Kush feat. DJ Mydowa, Djy Vino - Kush Money (Visualiser)

Umthakathi Kush feat. DJ Mydowa, Djy Vino - Kush Money (Visualiser)

April 8, 2026
BTS: Kush Money Visuals

BTS: Kush Money Visuals

March 24, 2026
Kush Money by Umthakathi Kush , DJ Mydowa and Djy Vino | OUT NOW

Kush Money by Umthakathi Kush , DJ Mydowa and Djy Vino | OUT NOW

March 20, 2026
Kush Money Artwork BTS

Kush Money Artwork BTS

March 19, 2026
Heke - BTS

Heke - BTS

January 26, 2026
Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke (Official Music Video)

Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke (Official Music Video)

January 13, 2026
Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke

Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke

November 27, 2025
Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke

Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke

November 21, 2025
Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke (Visualiser)

Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke (Visualiser)

November 14, 2025
Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke

Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke

November 13, 2025
Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke (Visualiser coming soon)

Umthakathi Kush, TMan Xpress and DJ Mydowa - Heke (Visualiser coming soon)

November 13, 2025
Umthakathi Kush – Mavoko 🔥 Kasi Anthem of the Year!#amapiano #newmusic #music #southafrica #dance

Umthakathi Kush – Mavoko 🔥 Kasi Anthem of the Year!#amapiano #newmusic #music #southafrica #dance

June 26, 2025
Uku Khanya #shorts#youtubeshorts#viralshorts#viralvideo#fypyoutube#music#amapiano#southafricanmusic

Uku Khanya #shorts#youtubeshorts#viralshorts#viralvideo#fypyoutube#music#amapiano#southafricanmusic

April 24, 2025
Chels Sloan X Djy Biza X 031 Choppa & Umthakathi Kush - Goliath (Visualizer)

Chels Sloan X Djy Biza X 031 Choppa & Umthakathi Kush - Goliath (Visualizer)

April 7, 2025
Get ready to groove! My brand-new single 'Amakhehla' is Up Next! #amapiano #newmusic #southafrica

Get ready to groove! My brand-new single 'Amakhehla' is Up Next! #amapiano #newmusic #southafrica

March 28, 2025

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