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

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Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2022: All the nominees

17 May 2022 - 09:57

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The organisers of the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA (GEA-USA) have unveiled this year’s nominees ahead of the main event at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York on 8 July.

Sefa has been nominated for the Entertainer of the Year category.

Now in its fourth edition, the awards recognise outstanding achievements across music, media, sports, events, and fashion, among others, in Ghana, the US and Canada. This year’s GEA-USA marks its return from a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Musicians, including Black Sherif, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, KiDi and Sefa all secured nods in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category, and will compete against actors Dr Likee, Akrobeto and Nana Ama McBrown, as well as football star Thomas Partey.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Best Music Act Male

  • Mr Drew
  • Fameye
  • Stonebwoy
  • Shatta Wale
  • Sarkodie
  • KiDi
  • Kuami Eugene
  • Medikal
  • King Promise
  • Black Sherif
  • Camidoh

Best Music Act (Female)

  • Sefa
  • Mona 4 Real
  • Adina Thembi
  • Wendy Shay
  • Efya
  • Gyakie
  • Cina soul
  • Wiyaala

Discovery of the Year ( Female)

  • Erkuah Official
  • Mona 4 Real
  • Jackline Mensah
  • Givtti
  • Afia Pinamang
  • Edma Lawer

Discovery of the Year (Male)

  • Nanky
  • Tripcy
  • Jay Bhad
  • Talaat Yaaky
  • Kawabanga
  • Black Sherif
  • Chief One

Best Music Group

  • R2Bees
  • Keche
  • Dope Nation
  • Lali & Lola

Producer Music of the Year

  • Liquid beatz
  • Killbeatz
  • Ronny Turn Me Up
  • Altranova
  • MOG Beats
  • Street Beatz
  • MixMaster Garzy
  • Nektunez

Gospel Act of the Year

  • Ohemaa Mercy
  • Diana Hamilton
  • MOG Music
  • Obaapa Christy
  • Empress Gifty
  • Kobby Psalm
  • Joe Mettle
  • Perez Music
  • Akesse Brempong

Best Album

  • Golden Boy – KiDi
  • No Pressure – Sarkodie
  • Loyalty – D-Black
  • Alpha – Mr Drew
  • Madina To The Universe – M.anifest
  • Back 2 Basics – R2Bees
  • Same Earth Different Worlds – Omar Sterling
  • The Experience – Joe Mettle

Best Music Act GH/USA

  • JayHover
  • Achipalago
  • Jay Aura
  • Empress Afi
  • Vintage papi
  • Nana NYC
  • Kwesoul
  • Dreamz

Best Gospel Act GH/USA

  • Sandra Jaedon
  • Mill Addison
  • Sarah Sings
  • Minister Mavis
  • Fritz Oakley
  • Kwabena Music
  • Millicent Yankey
  • Humphrey Tettey

Best Music Video Director

  • Babs Direction
  • XBillz
  • Skyface
  • Kofi Awuah
  • Snarez
  • Abdul Hafiz
  • Director Abass

Best Record Label

  • Highly Spiritual
  • Lynx Entertainment
  • Black Avenue Muzik
  • Ruff Town Records
  • Life Living Records

Entrepreneur of the Year

  • John Dumelo
  • D-Black
  • Shatta Wale
  • Salma Mumin
  • Caroline Sampson

Best Entertainment Blog

  • Ameyaw Debrah
  • Nkonkonsa
  • GhKwaku
  • Yemmey Baba
  • ⁃ Ronnie Is Everywhere
  • GH Hyper
  • ZionFelix
  • Sammykaymedia

Best Comedy Act

  • Ekua Official
  • Comedian Warris
  • Akrobeto
  • Dr Likee
  • DKB
  • Made In Ghana
  • OB Amponsah
  • Clemento Suarez
  • SDK

Best Movie Actor

  • Yvonne Nelson
  • Lydia Forson
  • Adjetey Annang
  • Lil Win
  • Aaron Adatsi
  • Roslyn Ngissah
  • Anthony Woode
  • Bernard Aduse Poku

Best Radio Personality

  • Andy Dosty (Hitz FM)
  • Ohemaa Woy3gy3 (Angel Fm)
  • Bernard Avle (Citi FM)
  • Giovanni Caleb (3FM)
  • Kojo Manuel (YFM)
  • Lexis Bill (Joy FM)
  • Nana Romeo (Accra FM)
  • Doreen Avio (Hitz FM)
  • Dr Pounds (Hitz FM)
  • DJ Slim (Radio 1)

Best TV Personality

  • Giovani Caleb
  • Nana Ama McBrown
  • Juliet Bawuah
  • Jay Foley
  • Vim Lady
  • Captain Smart
  • Regina Van Helvert
  • Gloria Peprah

Best DJ (Ghana)

  • DJ Loft
  • DJ Fletch
  • DJ Faculty
  • DJ Vyrusky
  • DJ MicSmith
  • iPhone DJ
  • DJ Mensah
  • AD DJ
  • DJ Millzy

Best African DJ

  • Uncle Waffles
  • DJ Neptune
  • DJ E Cool
  • DJ Tunez

Best DJ GH/USA

  • DJ Akua
  • RB Nice
  • DJ YungKofi
  • DJ Prince Paul /FSR
  • Kwame Fresh

Best US/Africa DJ

  • DJ Tunez
  • DJ Buka
  • DJ Nani
  • DJ Zimo
  • DJ Phlems

Best Hypeman/MC

  • Jerry Adjorlolo
  • Kojo Manuel
  • George Bannerman
  • Jay Time
  • Ogee The MC
  • MC Jerome
  • Jay Foley
  • Doreen Avio
  • Kabutey My MC

Best Entertainment TV Show

  • United ShowBiz
  • Showbiz 360
  • Ahosepe
  • Upside Down
  • Powder Room
  • In Bed with Adwen

Best Entertainment Radio Show

  • Daybreak Hitz
  • Showbiz A-Z
  • Adom Entertainment Hall
  • ShowBiz Extra
  • Ayekoo ayekoo
  • 3FM Drive

Best Producer Radio/TV

  • Mr Haglah
  • Godwin Dogbey
  • Mercy Bee
  • Ella Okuwendia
  • Philip Nai
  • Sandra Akakpo

Best Photographer

  • Manuel Photography
  • Rob Photography
  • Twins Dnt Beg
  • Maxwell Jennings
  • Sorce Photography
  • Kay Studios
  • Smith Imaging

Best Event Sponsor

  • MTN
  • Vodafone
  • Kasapreko
  • Twellium Industries
  • GTP
  • Angel Group

Best YouTuber/Vlogger

  • Wode Maya
  • Zion Felix
  • Kofi TV
  • Kobby Kyei
  • Kwadwo Sheldon
  • Sammy Kay
  • Ameyaw Debrah
  • Big Scout Prempeh
  • Magraheb
  • Kwaku Manu

Best Dance Act

  • DanceGod Lloyd
  • Incredible Zigi
  • Afrobeast
  • AfroNita
  • Holiboy
  • Joshua Agyapong/Dhat Boy AJ
  • Lydrock
  • IamBemes/Prince
  • Caleb Bonney/Ghanaboi

Best Sports Personality

  • Evelyn Badu
  • Samuel Takyi
  • Thomas Partey
  • Benjamin Azamati
  • Coach Yussif Basigi

Best African Entertainer

  • Diamond Platnumz
  • Davido
  • Broda Shaggi
  • Burna Boy
  • Funke Akindele
  • Sydney Talker
  • Nasty Black
  • Focalistic
  • Pearl Thusi
  • Tems
  • Wizkid
  • Oduma Essan

Best Stylist

  • Trendy Rail
  • Kulaperry
  • The Style innovator
  • Am Fashion
  • Nana Kwasi Wiafe
  • Lakopue
  • Toure Designs

Best Diaspora Act

  • Michaela Coel
  • Abraham Attah
  • Michael Blackson
  • Blackway
  • Stormzy
  • Blitz The Ambassador

Best Online Radio/TV (GH/USA)

  • Adinkra Radio
  • Sankofa Radio
  • iRap TV
  • Joba Aba TV
  • HRETV

Best GH/USA Event Promoter

  • Big Five
  • Project 8
  • Inside LLC
  • Fantasy Entertainment
  • Goodfellas
  • Nana Frimpong
  • Shutdown
  • The Blackstarz

Best GH/Canada Act

  • Quabena Maphia
  • Slim flexx
  • Yaa Yaa
  • AO
  • Mr S
  • GH Cali

Entertainer of the Year GH/USA

  • JayHover
  • Charlie Dior
  • Archipalago
  • Kappacino (Clifford Owusu)
  • DJ Akuaa
  • Nana NYC
  • Naana Donkor Arthur

Entertainer of the Year

  • Black Sherif
  • Sarkodie
  • Shatta Wale
  • Stonebwoy
  • KiDi
  • Sefa
  • Dr Likee
  • Akrobeto
  • Nana Ama McBrown
  • Thomas Partey

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