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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Danielle Swagger

Danielle Swagger

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Gaborone, Botswana

In operation since:

2013

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Danielle Swagger

BIO

Boitumelo Ben, professionally known as Danielle Swagger, is a epitome of courageous and determined amongst the rest. She is a 29 year old rapper, entrepreneur and model from the village of Tonota, Botswana (Father’s side) and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (Mother’s side), more so the multi -talented artist was Born and raised in the vibrant city of Gaborone, Danielle Swagger's journey into the world of music and fashion began at a young age.

From her early years, Danielle Swagger displayed a natural inclination towards the arts, captivating audiences with her dynamic performances and undeniable stage presence. Her passion for music led her to explore various genres, but it was in hip hop where she found her true voice. Infusing her lyrics with personal experiences, social commentary, and empowering messages, Danielle Swagger's music resonates deeply with listeners from all walks of life.
Between 2011/14 she featured on the single « Motswako Anthem », released her first single featuring JT SpecialBoy « Wanna Beez » and started to perform at different student event around Botswana. in 2015 she released “Sheba Gusheshe”, which made waves on local radio stations even touching the South African market. A resolutely African artist.
Seeking to expand her artistic horizons and explore new opportunities, Danielle Swagger made the bold decision to relocate to Reunion Island, France. This move allowed her to immerse herself in a diverse cultural landscape and collaborate with international artists, producers, and designers. It was in this new environment that Danielle's creative spirit flourished, fueling her artistic growth and widening her artistic network.
As Danielle Swagger's star continues to rise, she remains grounded in her roots and committed to pushing boundaries creatively. With her unique blend of hip hop music and captivating modeling presence, Danielle Swagger is poised to make a lasting impact on the global entertainment industry. Her story serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists, reminding them that with passion, talent, and unwavering determination, dreams can become a reality.
For more than 4 years now, Danielle Swagger continues her evolution by surrounding herself with French artists, she featured artist such like Fabio Marouvin, Cinkième Degrés, Alex Sorres.
Danielle Swagger's talent and dedication have not gone unnoticed, as she has garnered recognition and accolades both locally and internationally. Her music has received airplay on various radio stations, and she has performed on renowned stages, captivating audiences with her electrifying energy and lyrical prowess.
Today the young Motswana is making remarkable strides in the international market, where she is currently based in Reunion Island (France), having have been given the opportunity to part-take in some of the biggest festivals in the Indian Ocean; i.e Electropicales Festival, where she opened for the French Rapper “ Jok-Air ” and The Sakifo Festival, which is one the biggest highlights of her career to date. Her recent performance was for the “Fête De La Musique”, where she gotinvited by UrbanHit Radio Reunion exclusively as an international act.
In present day, the promotion of her first solo album “Are You Ready? ” which was released mid 2021 continues. Due to Covid-19 complications the brand encountered a few mishaps more so, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”. She is also promoting French rappers and mentoring the youth who are interested in Multi Media (The creative industry).
Currently based in Reunion Island, Danielle Swagger continues to create music, collaborate with fellow artists, and make her mark in the fashion industry. With each new project, she strives to inspire and empower others woman, using her artistry to leave a lasting legacy that transcends borders and resonates with audiences worldwide.

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