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ACCES unveils stellar programme for 2026 edition

ACCES unveils stellar programme for 2026 edition

SlikourOnLife to present Toss, Touchline and Mad Buddies at ACCES 2026

SlikourOnLife to present Toss, Touchline and Mad Buddies at ACCES 2026

Berlin’s HKW to host concert and discussion honouring Fela Kuti

Berlin’s HKW to host concert and discussion honouring Fela Kuti

Gambia: Suntou Susso announce UK tour for ‘The Path of a Griot’

Gambia: Suntou Susso announce UK tour for ‘The Path of a Griot’

Plea for support: Zim music studio damaged by hailstorm

Plea for support: Zim music studio damaged by hailstorm

Dlala Thukzin to make Ghana debut at Accra House Fest

Dlala Thukzin to make Ghana debut at Accra House Fest

Zimbabwean Afro-house artists unite for ‘Inner Visions’ compilation

Zimbabwean Afro-house artists unite for ‘Inner Visions’ compilation

CAPASSO backs global principles for fair generative AI music licensing

CAPASSO backs global principles for fair generative AI music licensing

SA: MUSA shares new album ‘UHAMBO’

SA: MUSA shares new album ‘UHAMBO’

SA: CAPASSO names 10 recipients of second CSI funding round

SA: CAPASSO names 10 recipients of second CSI funding round

Goethe-Institut Kenya brings Ghanaian and Kenyan artists together for MobiArts concert

Goethe-Institut Kenya brings Ghanaian and Kenyan artists together for MobiArts concert

SA: 2026 Music Exchange to focus on rights, AI and the entertainment economy

SA: 2026 Music Exchange to focus on rights, AI and the entertainment economy

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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Artists (48,142) Organizations, Networks & Associations (4,634) Artist Service Providers (4,445) Music Education (3,171) Archives & Media (519) Events & Venues (227)

Composers, arrangers & songwriters

Session artists

Choirs, orchestras & ensembles

Magazine

News Reviews Features Themes Gig Guide

ACCES unveils stellar programme for 2026 edition

ACCES unveils stellar programme for 2026 edition

SlikourOnLife to present Toss, Touchline and Mad Buddies at ACCES 2026

SlikourOnLife to present Toss, Touchline and Mad Buddies at ACCES 2026

Berlin’s HKW to host concert and discussion honouring Fela Kuti

Berlin’s HKW to host concert and discussion honouring Fela Kuti

Gambia: Suntou Susso announce UK tour for ‘The Path of a Griot’

Gambia: Suntou Susso announce UK tour for ‘The Path of a Griot’

Plea for support: Zim music studio damaged by hailstorm

Plea for support: Zim music studio damaged by hailstorm

Dlala Thukzin to make Ghana debut at Accra House Fest

Dlala Thukzin to make Ghana debut at Accra House Fest

Zimbabwean Afro-house artists unite for ‘Inner Visions’ compilation

Zimbabwean Afro-house artists unite for ‘Inner Visions’ compilation

CAPASSO backs global principles for fair generative AI music licensing

CAPASSO backs global principles for fair generative AI music licensing

SA: MUSA shares new album ‘UHAMBO’

SA: MUSA shares new album ‘UHAMBO’

SA: CAPASSO names 10 recipients of second CSI funding round

SA: CAPASSO names 10 recipients of second CSI funding round

Goethe-Institut Kenya brings Ghanaian and Kenyan artists together for MobiArts concert

Goethe-Institut Kenya brings Ghanaian and Kenyan artists together for MobiArts concert

SA: 2026 Music Exchange to focus on rights, AI and the entertainment economy

SA: 2026 Music Exchange to focus on rights, AI and the entertainment economy

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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Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

Artist managers, Composers, arrangers & songwriters, Other regular events

Cape Town, South Africa

In operation since:

2021

Contact person:

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

Email

[email protected]

Contact:

0604034698 0604034698

BIO

YONELISA MALLETT-WAMBI
Biography
Vocals that range from soul to hiphop, his limitless
talent is highlighted by his versatility. Yonelisa is a
Cape Town based singer, song-writer and guitarist who
infuses his Xhosa roots with jazz, country, RnB and any
other style you throw at him will be effortlessly
rejuvenated into a sound like no other.
[Click here to visit his Soundcloud]
Recently he was approached by international film
director, Jato Ehijator, to make a documentary film
about his life as a musician titled 'Township Dream.'
[Watch the trailer here]
Yonelisa also spends his time between recording with
various artists from Johnny Filter to Postman L, and
performing at Selective Hearing. Yonelisa is often
requested to provide entertainment at corporate
functions as well as attend TV interviews &
performances for Hectic Nine9 or SAFM radio interview
with Shado Twala.
His skills are not restricted to the music industry, as he
currently works as a Producer for media production
company, Kala Creative Collective, originating short
films and documentaries such as 'Hajila & The Movement'.
Also look out for his podcast series titled 'Third Eye
Talk Show' along with co-host Anathi Maliwa.
If all this wasn't keeping him busy enough, his wife has
recently created a documentary film titled Diverse Love
that explores the journey of being an interracial and
cross cultural family.
To learn more about this relationship watch here whilst
the full film is being completed.
For bookings or further information please email:
[email protected]

Photos

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

Music

Get UP!! Prod. Anathi Maliwa

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

02:26

BLACK MAN Yonelisa Produced By Anathi Maliwa

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

03:07

Project Love

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

02:49

Yonelisa Wambi Music Jam With Thando Feni At His Carwash In Gugulethu, SA 320kbps

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

03:19

Hallelujah - Yonelisa - Ft - Anathi - Produced - By - Canaan

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

02:49

IKAMVA LESINTU Uwc POETRY CORNER YandA & Yonelisa WAMBI Covering John Meyer (128 Kbps)

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

03:58

'AMBITIOUS' Acoustic Freestyle Samora Magwa

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

02:05

Yonelisa Wambi Performs 'Why Do Angels Cry'

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

02:59

Chess (feat. Yonelisa)

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

03:17

Caught In My Thoughts (feat. King $carlet & Yonelisa)

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

05:56

Do You Believe Bay Harbour Market - BYTHEWAY BAND

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

02:27

The Great Busk - Documentary Teaser

Yonelisa Mallett-Wambi

03:34

Videos

Father Son Time #fatherson #family #lifeisbutadream #sons

Father Son Time #fatherson #family #lifeisbutadream #sons

Rehearsal with band #livemusic #band #art #music

Rehearsal with band #livemusic #band #art #music

Sunny day 🌞

Sunny day 🌞

1 May 2025

1 May 2025

#livemusic #letmeloveyou #music #lovesong #acousticcover #singer #singing #acoustic #mario

#livemusic #letmeloveyou #music #lovesong #acousticcover #singer #singing #acoustic #mario

August 15, 2024

Lewis ! #dorking #music #livemusic #music #singer #acousticcover

Lewis ! #dorking #music #livemusic #music #singer #acousticcover

August 15, 2024

Lewis ! #dorking #livemusic #music #lovesong #acousticcover #singer #singing #acoustic

Lewis ! #dorking #livemusic #music #lovesong #acousticcover #singer #singing #acoustic

August 15, 2024

Falling in love with you #elvis #letmeloveyou #dorking #lovesong

Falling in love with you #elvis #letmeloveyou #dorking #lovesong

August 14, 2024

15 August 2024

15 August 2024

August 14, 2024

Let me love you! (Cover Mario) Star

Let me love you! (Cover Mario) Star

Beautiful girls!

Beautiful girls!

Jack Rocking at Falkland Arms ! #acoustic #acousticcover #livemusic #acousticguitar #coversong

Jack Rocking at Falkland Arms ! #acoustic #acousticcover #livemusic #acousticguitar #coversong

Open mic at the Lincoln Arms #music #livemusic #dorking #guitar #like #live #love #cover

Open mic at the Lincoln Arms #music #livemusic #dorking #guitar #like #live #love #cover

Jasper monster truck race 2

Jasper monster truck race 2

February 13, 2024

Jasper race monster Trucks

Jasper race monster Trucks

February 13, 2024

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