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

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Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2019: Full list of nominees

24 Apr 2019 - 11:16

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Nominees for the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA have been released. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 29 June in New York.

Kuami Eugene has been nominated ahead of the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2009

Now taking place for the third time, the award scheme was designed to recognise the work of Ghanaian artists working in and outside of the country.

The list sees such stalwarts of Ghana's music scene as Shatta Wale, Sarkodie and Stonebwoy receive nominations. Popular up-and-coming acts, including Kuami Eugene, King Promise and Kidi, are also nominated, an indication of 2018 as a great year for younger talents.

According to the organisers of the event, the public will contribute to the selection of winners by voting via the official website.

All the nominees below:

Best Album

  • Untamed – Samini
  • Reign – Shatta Wale
  • Rockstar – Kuami Eugene
  • Shay on You – Wendy Shay
  • Matters of the Heart – Akwaboah
  • Journey of Judah – Guru
  • I Believe – Diana Hamilton

Best Song

  • 'Top Skanka' – Stonebwoy
  • 'Wish Me Well' – Kuami eugene
  • 'Can’t let you Go' – Sarkodie ft King promise
  • 'I Miss You Die' – Captain Planet ft Kidi
  • 'My Level' – Shatta Wale
  • 'CCTV' – King Promise ft Mugeez X Sarkodie
  • 'Woara' – Kwesi Arthur
  • 'Obiaa wone Master' – Yaa Pono

Best Gospel Artist

  • Diana Antwi Hamilton
  • Ev. Ik Anning
  • Joyce blessing
  • Koda
  • Joe Mettle
  • Obaapa Christy

Best Hiplife/Rap Act

  • Obibini
  • Joey B
  • Captain Planet
  • Kwesi Arthur
  • Yaa Pono
  • D Black
  • Medikal
  • Sarkodie
  • Manifest
  • Teephlow

Best Reggae/Dancehall Act

  • Stonebwoy
  • Shatta Wale
  • AK Songstress
  • Samini
  • Rudebwoy Ranking
  • Epixode

Best Highlife Act

  • Kuami Eugene
  • KiDi
  • Akwaboah
  • King promise
  • Adina

Best Music Producer

  • Killbeatz
  • Kaywa
  • MOG
  • Jeribeatz
  • Mixmaster Garzy

Best Music Video

  • Sarkodie ft King Promise – 'Can’t let you go'
  • Joey B – 'Stables'
  • Shatta Wale – 'Gringo'
  • Stonebwoy ft Sean Paul – 'Most original'
  • Captain Planet ft Kidi – 'I miss u Die'
  • Okyeame Kwame ft Wutah – 'Bra'
  • King Promise ft Wizkid – 'Tokyo'
  • R2bees – 'We de Vibe'

Best Collaboration

  • 'How much' (remix) – Medikal ft Sarkodie & Omar Sterling
  • 'I Miss You Die' – Captain Planet ft Kidi
  • 'Kpo k3k3' – Stonebwoy ft Medikal, DarkoVibes, Kelvyn Boy & Kwesi Arthur
  • 'Boys Kasa' – R2bees ft King Promise,Kwesi Arthur, Darkovibes, Rjz, Spacely, Humble Dis, Medikal, B4bonah
  • 'CCTV' – King Promise ft Sarkodie & Mugeez
  • 'Katiboom' – Kwaw Kese ft Medikal, Pappy Kojo, Ball J
  • 'Stables' – Joey B ft La Meme
  • 'Obiaa wone Master' – Yaa Pono ft Stonebwoy
  • 'Love Me Now' – Feli Nuna ft Stonebwoy
  • 'That Thing' – Article Wan ft Patapaa

Best New Act

  • Kofi Mole
  • Kelvynboy
  • Wendy Shay
  • Kwesi Slay
  • La Meme Gang
  • Dope Nation
  • Real MC
  • Eshun
  • Dahlin Gage
  • Quamina MP

Best Group

  • Dope Nation
  • R2Bees
  • La Meme Gang
  • Praye

Best Female Act

  • Wendy Shay
  • Eshun
  • Efya
  • Sista Afia
  • Petrah
  • Freda Rhymes
  • Adina
  • Feli Nuna

Best Male Act

  • Kuami Eugene
  • King Promise
  • Kwesi Arthur
  • Samini
  • Stonebwoy
  • Sarkodie
  • Joey B
  • Shatta Wale
  • Fancy Gadam

Best TV Personality (Male)

  • Abeiku Santana
  • Jason El Ahga
  • John Hughes
  • Giovanni Caleb
  • Akrobeto
  • Patrice Ameghashie
  • Bliss King
  • Rev Erskine

Best TV Personality (Female)

  • Nana Aba Anamoah
  • Regina van Helvet
  • Jacklyn Acquaye
  • Selly Gulley
  • Shirley Tibilla (Cookie Tee)

Best Radio Personality (Male)

  • Antoine Mensah (LiveFM)
  • Erskine Whyte (YFM)
  • Joel Orleans (YFM)
  • Elvis Crystal (Pluzz FM)
  • Dr Poundz (Hitz FM)
  • Lexis Bill (Joy FM)
  • Brown Berry

Best Radio Personality (Female)

  • Berla Mundi
  • AJ Sarpong
  • Caroline Sampson
  • MsNaa
  • Jeremie
  • Shirley Tibilla (Cookie Tee)

Best DJ

  • Dj MicSmith
  • Dj Slim
  • Dj Vyrusky
  • Dj Millzy
  • Iphone DJ
  • DJ switch

Best Entertainer of the Year

  • DKB
  • Shatta Wale
  • Stonebwoy
  • Kuami Eugene
  • Medikal
  • Sarkodie
  • Abeiku Santana
  • Afia Schwarzenegger

Best Male Artist – African

  • Davido
  • Mr Eazi
  • Wizkid
  • Casper Nyovest
  • Toofan
  • Patoranking
  • Burna boy

Best Female Artist – African

  • Teni
  • Yemi Alade
  • Tiwa Savage
  • Simi
  • Victoria Kimani

Best Actress

  • Fella Makafui
  • Moesha Buodong
  • Salma Mumin
  • Jackie Appiah
  • Yvonne Nelson
  • Rabby Bray
  • Nana Ama Mcbrown
  • Nadia Buari
  • Kisa Gbekle

Best Actor

  • Van Vicker
  • Kwadwo Nkansah
  • Kalybos
  • Akrobeto
  • Toosweet Anan
  • John Dumelo
  • Prince David Osei
  • Adjetey Anang
  • Yaw dabo

Best Movie Director

  • Azali – Kwabena Gyansah
  • The Burial of Kojo – Blitz the Ambassador
  • Sidechic Gang – Peter Sedufia
  • Badluck Joe – Ramesh Jai
  • New Adabraka – Eddie Nartey

Best Comedian

  • DKB
  • Warris
  • SDK Dele
  • Funny face
  • Maame Esi Forson
  • Clemento
  • Richard Gideon (Ntim)

Best Ghana/US DJ

  • DJ Akua
  • DJ Kojack
  • DJ Youngkofi
  • DJ Slim
  • DJ Bonsu
  • DJ Nitemare
  • DJ Rbnice

Best Ghana/US New ACT

  • Ebo
  • Vintage Papi
  • Ohene Ntow
  • DJ Akuaa
  • Jay Aura
  • Mike Nice
  • Quodjoe
  • Junior US
  • Kenny Crocker

Best Sports Personality

  • Thomas Partey
  • Andre Dede Ayew
  • Jordan Ayew
  • Abdulai Mukarama
  • Akwasi Frimpong
  • Isaac Dogbe

Best Ghana/Canada Act

  • Freeman Nadawo
  • Kwame Vista
  • Bella Tee
  • Kwesi Slim flex
  • Nina Ricchie
  • Filly Twinz
  • Kevin Cole
  • A O Gorman

Best Record Label

  • Black Avenue Musiq
  • Rufftown Records
  • Lynx Entertainment
  • Highly Spiritual Music

Best Ghana/US Comedian

  • Skinnyman
  • Ebaby Kobby
  • Kappacinco
  • Mr Cocoyam
  • Ms. Ayodelay

Best Entrepreneur Act

  • D Black
  • Coded
  • Captain Planet
  • Edem
  • Becca
  • Trigmatic

Best Ghana/US Act

  • Nana Nyc
  • Theo Tizo
  • Jay hover
  • Ksoul
  • Della$ie
  • Showboy
  • Lighter Tod
  • Mobeat Bang

Best Ghana/US Album/EP

  • Aura – Jay Aura
  • Afroking – NanaNYC
  • Born prince die King – Ohenentow
  • Burning Desire – Kofi Mante
  • Dreams to Success – Jamin Beats

Best Dance – US

  • Ghana Boi
  • Lydrock
  • Hooliboy
  • Iambemes
  • DhatboyAJ

Best Ghana/US Event Promoter

  • The Big Five
  • Dream GH
  • Black Starz
  • G.R.I.D.D
  • Nana Frimpong

Best Ghana/Diaspora Act

  • Stormzy
  • Big Shaq
  • Eugy
  • Friyie
  • Michael Blackson

Best Ghana/US Online/Radio Show

  • The ABS Show
  • Irap Tv
  • Andinkra Radio
  • Highlife Radio
  • Golden Radio
  • Sankofa Radio
  • HER TV

Entertainment Blog of the Year

  • Ameyawdebrah.com
  • Nkonkonsa.com
  • Ronnieiseverywhere
  • Pulseghana.com
  • Yemmeybaba.com
  • Zionfelix

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