NEFCISA
NEFCISA

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) is proud to announce 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 launching a new national programme designed to create jobs, address skills gaps, and strengthen 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 will recruit and train participants, match them with host organisations, and place a minimum of 1 000 workers across the country. 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 has stamped its authority as Africa’s leading music trade event. At the 2019 edition in Accra, the conference brought together more than 1 200 delegates from about 50 countries on the continent and beyond. The conference also hosted 76 showcasing artists from Africa and the diaspora, who got to perform for an influential audience at two top live venues in the Ghanaian capital. Apart from live showcases, the event features panel discussions, presentations, exhibitions, pitch sessions, Q&A sessions with prominent musicians and visits to key music industry hubs in the host city. Many of these activities will be planned for ACCES 2021, with the ACCES team already exploring a tailor-made programme that will cater for the specific needs of the local music industry amid the pandemic. ACCES is organised by the Music In Africa Foundation, a non-profit and pan-African organisation, in partnership with Siemens Stiftung and Goethe-Institut.

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 claire@musicinafrica.net. 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

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African Entertainment Awards USA 2019: All the winners

22 Oct 2019 - 09:10

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The winners for 2019 edition of African Entertainment Awards USA were announced at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in the US at the weekend. 

Eddy Kenzo was named Best African Entertainer.

Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy triumphed in the Best Male Artist of the Year and Best Video of the Year categories. Uganda's Eddy Kenzo was named Best African Entertainer while Tanzania's Rayvanny and Diamond Platnumz won in the Best Male Artist – East/South/North Africa and Best Collaboration categories respectively.

Although the list of winners is heavily dominated by male artists, women also make an appearance. Nandy (Tanzania) was named Best Female Artist –East/South/North Africa and Haidy Moussa (Egypt) won the Best Female Artist Award. Senegalese artist Titi was named Best Female Artist – Central/West Africa.

Below is the full list of winners:

Best Male Artist

  • Flavour
  • Davido
  • Sarkodie
  • Wizkid
  • AKA
  • Diamond Platnumz
  • Burna Boy
  • Locko
  • Dadju
  • Stonebwoy

Best Female Artist

  • MzVee
  • Teni
  • Tiwa Savage
  • Haidy Moussa
  • Daphne
  • Charlotte Dipanda
  • Zahara
  • Aya Nakamura
  • Yemi Alade
  • Simi

Best Hip Hop Artist

  • Cassper Nyovest
  • AKA
  • Nasty C
  • Khaligraph Jones
  • M.I Abaga
  • Laylizzy
  • Kwesta
  • Nadia Nakai
  • Sarkodie
  • R2Bees

Hottest Group

  • Souti Sol
  • Best Life Music
  • Calema
  • Toofan
  • Yobass
  • Keche
  • Mafikizolo
  • Navy Kenzo
  • R2bees

Best Collaboration

  • 'Drive' – Black Coffee & David Guetta ft. Delilah Montagu
  • 'Baila' – Diamond Platnumz ft. Miri Ben-Ari
  • 'Unleash' – Runtown ft. Fekky
  • 'BABY' – DJ Vyrusky ft. Shatta Wale ,Kuami Eugene & KiDi
  • 'DanceHall' – Eddy Kenzo ft. Cindy Sanyu & Beenie Gunter
  • 'Alma Gêmea' – Halison Paixão ft. Filho do Zua
  • 'Come e Baza' – Titica ft. Pabllo Vittar
  • 'Banger (Mamawe)' – Preto Show ft. Davido
  • 'Kpo K3K3' – Stonebwoy ft. Medikal, DarkoVibes, Kelvyn Boy & Kwesi Arthur
  • 'És o teu primeiro amor' – Yasmine ft. Josslyn

Best Video

  • 'Assurance' – Davido
  • 'Soco' – Starboy ft. Wizkid, Terri, Spotless & Ceeza Milli
  • 'Chaguo La Moyo' – Otile Brown & Sanaipei Tande
  • 'Kwangwaru' – Harmonize Ft Diamond Platnumz
  • 'Reza Madame' – Titica
  • 'Boye' – Eto'o Tsana
  • 'Jogodo' – Tekno
  • 'Banger (Mamawe)' – Preto Show ft. Davido
  • 'Kpo K3K3' – Stonebwoy ft. Medikal, DarkoVibes, Kelvyn Boy & Kwesi Arthur
  • 'Oh My Gosh' – Yemi Alade

Entertainer of the Year

  • Flavour
  • Diamond Platnumz
  • Davido
  • WizKid
  • Shata Wale
  • Eddy Kenzo
  • Yemi Alade
  • Stonebwoy
  • Tiwa Savage
  • Tekno

Best Gospel Artist

  • Joe Mettle
  • Tumi
  • Annisstar
  • Sinach
  • Diana Hamilton
  • Benjamin Dube
  • Eben
  • Gloria Silver
  • Winnie Mashaba
  • Gloria Muliro

Best Local Dancer/Group

  • Dejahna Claiborne
  • Brenda Dery
  • A.V.O Boyz
  • Coryn Jimenez
  • Sarah Olaniran
  • Awa Ayesha
  • Judith McCarthy
  • Queen Bosa
  • Amarachi Onyemaobi
  • Samuel Kyei

Best Promoter

  • Big Bowe Black Diamond
  • DMK Global
  • Marcy Depina
  • Jah Pickney
  • MoeBFL
  • Shawn Hartwell
  • Osisioma Entertainments
  • DJ Maxy
  • Pain 456 mix kompa
  • Kwasi Beast

Best Local DJ

  • DJ Marcy Depina
  • Deejay D-vice
  • DJ Moma
  • DJ kev
  • DJ Bode
  • DJ Chase
  • DJ Buka
  • DJ Good Noize
  • DJ Clein
  • DJ Kassava

Best Francophone Artist

  • Pape Diouf
  • MHD
  • Charlotte Dipanda
  • Mr Leo
  • Soul Bangs
  • Serge Beynaud
  • Wally Seck
  • Titi
  • Sidiki Diabate
  • Fally Ipupa

Best Palop Male Artist

  • Matias Damásio
  • Preto Show
  • Calema
  • Mr Bow
  • Badoxa
  • Dino d’Santiago
  • Binhan Quimor
  • Nelson Freita
  • Djodjie
  • G-Amado

Best Palop Female Artist

  • Yola Semedo
  • Marllen Preta Negra
  • Jennifer Dias
  • Liloca
  • Yasmine Carvalho
  • Elida Almeida
  • Lizha James
  • Edmazia Mayembe
  • Josslyn
  • Karyna Gomes

Best Upcoming Artist

  • Shingai
  • Samkul
  • Chetekela Louis
  • Spice Diana
  • Indobab
  • Pam Official
  • Togar Horward
  • Peter Pana
  • Nedymusic
  • Montess

Single of the Year

  • 'Assurance' – Davido
  • 'Teu Olhar' – Matias Damasio
  • 'Ye' – Burna Boy
  • 'Case' – Teni
  • 'Jogodo' – Tekno
  • 'Drogba (Joanna)' – Afro B
  • 'Akwaaba' – GuiltyBeatz, Mr Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo
  • 'Banger (Mamawe)' – Preto Show ft. Davido
  • 'Killin Dem' – Zlatan ft. Burna Boy
  • 'Nubian Queen' – Nelson Freitas

Best Local Artist

  • Zore’ Lebarty
  • General Sharpiro
  • Chief dejjy
  • Taiyel
  • Michael Gray
  • Sammie Love
  • Joe O
  • Mr Bello
  • Tonton Mello
  • K-Flav

Best Male Artist – Central/West Africa

  • Matias Damásio
  • Fally Ipupa
  • MC Galaxy
  • Mr Leo
  • Stonbwoy
  • Zlatan Ibile
  • Pape Diouf
  • Momo Dieng
  • Mr Eazi
  • Shatta Wale

Best Male Artist – East/South/North Africa

  • Ommy Dimpoz
  • Eddy Kenzo
  • Piksy Malawi
  • Harmonize
  • AKA
  • Rayvanny
  • Jose Chameleone
  • The Ben
  • Meddy
  • Oc Osilliation

Best Female Artist – Central/West Africa

  • Soraia Ramos
  • Yola Semedo
  • Efya
  • Niniola
  • Simi
  • Titi
  • Yemi Alade
  • Oumou Sangare
  • Tiwa Savage
  • Daphne

Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa

  • Akothee
  • Selmor Mtukudzi
  • Rana Samaha
  • Vanessa Mdee
  • Zahara
  • Rema Namakula
  • Sheebah Karungi
  • Kenza Mosli
  • Nandy
  • Victoria Kimani

Best Dancehall Artist

  • Stonebwoy
  • Shatta Wale
  • Winky D
  • Jose Chameleone
  • Patoranking
  • Samini
  • Navy Kenzo
  • Toofan
  • Phyno
  • Babes Wodumo

Best African Talent/Artist Managers

  • Joel Vincent Joseph (Mr Puaz)
  • Babu Tale
  • Seven Mosha
  • Sunday Are
  • Asa Asika
  • Ubi Franklin
  • Prince Costinyo
  • Nanayaw Ofori
  • Keen Mushapaidze
  • Tlee Moiloa

Local Model of the Year

  • Lian Ariel
  • Noreen Ambani
  • Mohamet Mbaye
  • II-kaya
  • Vivian Davis
  • Aissata M.S
  • Zaawadi
  • Julius Antwi
  • Gifty Boakye
  • Modesta Boafo

Fashion Designer of the Year

  • Kwabs Couture
  • Thekhatorlabel
  • Ezinne
  • Henrioci
  • Yurielle Designs
  • Angie Couture
  • Kali Kouture
  • Kelvin Gordon El
  • Eldior Sodeck
  • Atarianyc

Best African Comedian

  • Eric Omondi
  • Kotingo Parvo
  • Calado Show
  • Loyiso Gola
  • I Go Save
  • Teacher Wanjiku
  • Nasra Yusuf
  • Helen Paul
  • Mark Angel
  • Dr Ofweneke

Best Host

  • Stela Carvalho
  • Anita Fabiola
  • Lil Ommy
  • Mangomito
  • Chichistylxz
  • Teacher Wanjiku
  • Daniel Nacimento
  • Eric Omondi
  • Michelle Dede
  • Erskine Whyte

Best Blogger/Influencer

  • Platinaline
  • Mz Mozambique News
  • Pin Africa
  • George brittongh
  • Instablog9ja
  • Phylx Entertainment
  • Pulse Nigeria
  • Ameyaw Debrah
  • Play Bak magazine
  • 237showbiz

Local Athlete of the Year

  • Jalen Carey (Basketball)
  • Sone Ntoh (Football)
  • Lamont Oliver (Baseball)
  • Cory Poole (Track and Field)
  • Nigil Thomas (Football)
  • Andrea Dubbels (Track and Field)
  • Mariah Perez (Basketball)
  • Mya Bembry (Basketball)
  • Navasky Anderson (Track and Field)
  • West Rideau Winds (Soccer)

Community Award

  • My Daughter Your Daughter
  • Save our Nations
  • Ghana Association for Medical Aid
  • African and American Alliance
  • AangelsNJ
  • Butterfly Walker Inc
  • The Iya Foundation
  • Miss Africa Tri-State
  • Michelle Foundations Inc
  • Guyana Heritage Foundation

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