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 2024: All the nominees

06 May 2024 - 09:49

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The nominees for this year’s Ghana Entertainment Awards USA (GEA-USA) have been unveiled ahead of the main ceremony in New York on 6 July.

Black Sherif, last year's biggest winner, is also up for multiple awards in 2024.

Now in its sixth year, the ceremony spotlights and celebrates notable accomplishments of Ghanaian creatives at home and in the US and Canada across music, dance, media, poetry and comedy.

Last year, rapper Black Sherif emerged as the biggest winner after scooping honours in Album of the Year, for The Villain I Never Was, and Entertainer of the Year categories.

Among this year’s biggest music nominees are Black Sherif and Stonebwoy with three each, as well as Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Medikal and Jay Bahd with two nods apiece.

Voting is ongoing online here and is neither age- nor territory-restricted. Voting ends on 5 June and winners will be announced at the main ceremony.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Entertainer of the Year

  • Black Sherif
  • Sarkodie
  • Jay Bahd
  • Yvonne Nelson
  • Nana Ama McBrown
  • Serwaa Amihere
  • LiWin
  • Stonebwoy
  • Dr Likee
  • Shatta Wale

Best Music Act (Male)

  • Stonebwoy
  • King Promise
  • Black Sherif
  • Kidi
  • Medikal
  • Mr. Drew
  • Jay Bahd
  • Sarkodie
  • Kuami Eugene
  • Fameye
  • Pappy Kojo
  • Kofi Kinaata
  • Shatta Wale

Best Music Act (Female)

  • Sista Afia
  • Wendy Shay
  • Efya
  • MzVee
  • Gyakie
  • Amaarae
  • Adina Thembi
  • Eno Barony

Best Music Group

  • Keche
  • R2Bees
  • Lali & Lola
  • Kwanpa
  • Dope Nation
  • Asaaka Boys

Discovery of the Year (Male)

  • OliveTheBoy
  • St Lenon
  • Banzy Banero
  • King Paluta
  • Mophty
  • Ben South
  • Oseikrom Sikanii

Discovery of the Year (Female)

  • Aba
  • Kuneli
  • Titi Owusu
  • Essilfie
  • Abitemi
  • Renner

Producer of the Year Music

  • Skonti
  • Killbeatz
  • StreetBeatz
  • Atown BSB
  • MoG Beatz
  • Afrolektra
  • Nacee
  • Tubhani Beats
  • Beats Vampire
  • Genius Selections
  • Yung Demz
  • MixMastergarzy

Best Gospel Act GH

  • MOG
  • Joe Mettle
  • Brother Sammy
  • Diana Hamilton
  • Celestine Donkor
  • Kofi Owusu Peprah
  • Akesse Brempong
  • Perez Music
  • Great Ampong
  • Joyce Blessing
  • Piesie Esther

Best Album

  • Planning and Plotting - Medikal
  • 5th Dimension – Stonebwoy
  • Lighthouse - Akwaboa
  • No More Tears – Efya
  • Amaarae - Fountain Baby
  • Koinonia Phase 2 – MOG Music
  • Original - Bisa Kdei

Best Music Video Director

  • Joy Williams
  • Yaw Skyface
  • Rex
  • David Nicol Sey
  • Babs’s Direction
  • Xbills Ebenezer
  • Kwame Koda
  • Director Hafiz

Best Record Label

  • Grind Don’t Stop (GDS)
  • Legacy Life Entertainment
  • Small God Records
  • Flip The Music
  • Lynx Entertainment
  • Road Boys Association

Best DJ Act Ghana (DJ Rab Bakari Memorial Award)

  • DJ Bridash
  • DJ Kess – YFM & Pappy Kojo
  • DJLoft – YFM & Black Sherif
  • DJ Sleek – Pluzz FM
  • DJ Aroma – Pure
  • DJ Wallpaper – Krunah
  • DJ Speech – Garage
  • TMSKDJ
  • MzOrstin DJ
  • DJ Fletch – Okay FM
  • AD DJ
  • DJ Ganj
  • DJ Millzy

Best Hypeman/MC

  • MC Kojo Manuel
  • Ogee the MC
  • MC Jerome
  • Influence MC
  • MC Big Bright
  • MC Miguel
  • Eddy Acquah
  • Kabutey MC
  • Mensah Jnr
  • Berima Sean bills
  • Portfolio MC
  • Como Promo

Best African Entertainer

  • Shalipopi – Nigeria
  • Kiss Daniel – Nigeria
  • Davido - Nigeria
  • Odumodu Black – Nigeria
  • Sidney Talker – Nigeria
  • Broda Shaggi – Nigeria
  • DJ Mapbhorisa – SA
  • Tyler ICU – SA
  • Tyla – SA
  • Ayra Starr – Nigeria
  • Rema – Nigeria
  • Stanley E-Now – Cameroun
  • Burna Boy – Nigeria
  • Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania

Best African DJ

  • DJ Neptune – Nigeria
  • DJ Maphorisa – SA
  • DJ Masterkraft – Nigeria
  • DJ Spinall – Nigeria
  • Uncle Waffles – SA
  • DJ Tira – SA
  • DJ Tunez – Nigeria
  • DJ E Cool – Nigeria

Best Music Act GH/USA Male

  • TooWan8
  • QP Vybez
  • Nana NYC
  • Vudumane
  • Jamin Beatz
  • Jay Hover
  • Jr BeatBoi
  • Jay Baba
  • 6fo
  • Dreams Gh
  • CBurn
  • 2Shy

Best Music Act GH/USA Female

  • Empress Afi
  • Ama Karin
  • Baabalino
  • Elizha
  • Jameela
  • Rie Osei
  • Juicee

Best Gospel Act GH/USA

  • Richie O
  • Herty Corgie
  • Fritz Oakley
  • Rosey Musiq
  • Daniel Nettey
  • Nana Adwoa
  • Persius Mensah
  • Kwabena Boateng
  • Kwame Addo
  • Millicent Yankey

Best Diaspora Act

  • Ekow Judge - MC
  • Eugene Boateng – Actor
  • MC Flybokoe – MC
  • Jeremia Asiama – Radio
  • Kofi Black – Music
  • Blitz De ambassador – Creative Director
  • Jae5 - Music Producer

Best DJ Act GH/USA

  • DJ TeaBee
  • DJ Akuaa
  • A1 DJ
  • DJ Sabato
  • DJ Mixmaster Berto
  • DJ Rb Nice
  • DJ Asumadu
  • DJ Killer Fingers
  • DJ AK47
  • DJ Young Kofi

Best Africa DJ USA

  • DJ Tunez
  • DJ Buka
  • DJ Prince
  • DJ Mohogany
  • DJ Sydney Love
  • DJ iPod
  • DJ Siroreo
  • DJ Millie Bass

Best Online Content Creator USA

  • NDA Show (Naana Donkor Arthur)
  • Big Scout Nana Prempeh
  • Charlie Dior
  • Skinny Man
  • Hannah Newman Conduah
  • ObaaCee TV
  • Cynthia Sarpong
  • DJ Point 5

Best Event Promoter GH/USA

  • Inside LLC
  • Sarfo
  • TM Entertainment
  • Coaches
  • Nayasa ENT
  • Gh Music Promo
  • AK24
  • Ensah Media
  • Nana Frimpong
  • Project 8
  • Shutdown Gh

Best Music Act GH/Canada

  • Mr S
  • Silla
  • Kofi Mante
  • Julius X
  • Gh Cali
  • Nigel Knight
  • R.O.Z
  • Nina Ricchie
  • Slim Flexx
  • Friyie

Best DJ Act Gh/Canada

  • DJ Donet
  • DJ Bravado
  • DJ Fiiasco
  • DJ Shorty
  • DJ Xbunnie
  • DJ King Bizzy
  • DJ KStyles

Best Hypeman/MC GH/Canada

  • Emcee Ebone
  • EMC Diiva Promo
  • MC Douglas
  • MC Kaypassa

Best Hypeman/MC of the Year USA

  • MC Ogee
  • Gliterrati
  • Clifford Owusu
  • Obaa
  • George Bannerman
  • Kwasi Beast
  • Kwe Soul

Entertainer of the Year GH/USA

  • Charlie Dior
  • NDA
  • Gliterati
  • Fritz Oakley
  • ObaaCee TV
  • 6fo
  • Jay Hover
  • Clifford Owusu
  • Nana NYC

Best Photographer/Videographer USA

  • APM World
  • Maxwell Jennings
  • 1230 Works
  • Man like Jo
  • JoeBaby Wood
  • Creative House Tv
  • Nana Adom
  • Source Photography
  • Cody Blane studios
  • Juice Big Fellow

Discovery of the Year GH/USA

  • Chanelly
  • Big Geechi
  • Danny Dei
  • 1UCid
  • King Joe
  • OG Picaso
  • Saucelord
  • Baabalino
  • X Shai

Best Online Radio/TV USA

  • Sankofa Radio
  • Adinkra Radio
  • Joba Aba TV
  • High Life Radio
  • Revolt Media
  • Afro614 Radio
  • Mustbe5 Radio
  • HRE TV

Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Dr Pounds – Dweetee Detailing
  • D-Black – La Maison
  • Yvonne Nelson
  • Coded 4x4
  • Victoria Lebene
  • Okyeame Kwame

Best Entertainment Blog

  • AmeyawDebrah.com
  • Nkonkonsah
  • GhHyper
  • Sika Official
  • Blac Volta
  • Olele Salvador
  • SammyKay Media
  • Ronnie Is Everywhere
  • GhKwaku

Best Comedy Act

  • Sdk Dele
  • Seniorman Layla
  • Dr Likee
  • Ben South
  • OB Amponsah
  • DKB
  • Kwaw Weezy
  • Jacinta
  • MadeInGhana
  • Kyekyeku

Best Movie Act (Male)

  • Liwin
  • Kyekyeku
  • Dr Likee
  • Anthony Woode
  • Jeffery Nortey
  • Darko Enock
  • Too Sweet Annan
  • Majid Michelle

Best Movie Act (Female)

  • Hailey Sumney
  • Salma Mumin
  • Jacklyn Mensah
  • Yvonne Nelson
  • Fella Makafui
  • Akorfa Edjeani
  • Benedicta Gaffa
  • Gloria Sarfo
  • Roslyn Ngisa

Best Radio Personality (Male)

  • Nana Romeo - Accra FM
  • Giovanni Caleb – 3Fm
  • Nyansa Boakwa – Happy FM
  • BrownBerry – Yfm
  • NyDj – Y102.5fm
  • Andy Dosty – HitzFM
  • Lexis Bill – Joy FM
  • Bright Kamkam Boadu – Pure FM
  • Halifax Ansah Addo – Okay FM
  • PM the Presenter – YFM
  • DJ Reuben – Luv FM
  • DJ Carlos – Filla FM
  • Gee Face – Majority Radio

Best Radio Personality (Female)

  • Akua Sika - Happy FM
  • Naa Oyo Quartey - Citi FM
  • Naa Adjele Doku – Hitz FM
  • Akosua Hanson – YFM
  • Aj Sarpong – 3FM
  • Caroline Sampson – Asaase Radio
  • Abena Soreno – Guide Radio
  • Ohemaa Woy3 j3 – Angel FM
  • Doreen Avio – HitzFM
  • Chrystal Karyee – 3FM
  • Osei Felicia – Onua FM
  • Queen Rashida – Radio Tamale
  • Wendy Larie – Radio Xtra

Best TV Personality Male

  • Jay Foley – 3Music
  • Giovanni Caleb – TV3
  • Jason El A – Mx24 TV
  • Kwaku David – Citi TV
  • Yaw Ofosu – TV3
  • Owuraku Ampofo – TV3
  • KMJ On Air – Joy Prime
  • Jay Kojo Dasebre – Mx24TV
  • Saddick Adams – Angel TV

Best TV Personality (Female)

  • Serwaa Amihere – GhOne TV
  • Cookie Tee – TV3
  • Nana Yaa Tanoa Boakye – Metro TV
  • Anita Akuffo – tv3
  • Nana Ama McBrown – Onua TV
  • Doreen Avio – JoyPrime
  • Adjoa Noella – TV3
  • MzGee – UTV
  • Roslyn Feli - Joy Prime
  • MC Yaa Yeboah – Bryt TV

Best Entertainment TV Show

  • United Show Biz - UTV
  • Onua Show Time – Onua TV
  • Culture Daily – 3Music
  • Date Rush – TV3
  • Breakfast Daily – Citi TV
  • Rythmz Live – GhOne TV
  • Entertainment Review – Metro TV
  • The Am Club - Mx24 TV
  • Prime Morning – Joy Prime

Best Entertainment Radio Show

  • DayBreak Hitz – Hitz FM
  • Dryve of Your Lyf – Y FM
  • Starr chat – Starr FM
  • Brunch in the Citi – Citi FM
  • Angel Drive – Angel FM
  • UpAndRunning – Guide Radio
  • 3fm Drive – 3FM
  • Pure FM Drive – Pure FM

Best Radio/TV Producer of the Year

  • Gowdwin Dogbey – Okay FM
  • Mr Haglah – Hitz FM
  • Sabog Moore Eugene – YFM
  • Isaac Owusu – UTV
  • Philip Nai – Joy FM
  • Yawa Mensah – Metro TV
  • Mercy Bee – Happy FM
  • Deborah Twum Nicholas – 3Music TV

Best Photographer

  • More Money Studios
  • Twins Don’t Beg
  • Manuel Fotos
  • B Gray Pictures
  • Mr Korkorte
  • Rob International

Best YouTuber/Vlogger

  • Kwadwo Sheldon
  • Wode Maya
  • DJ Slim
  • Kofi TV
  • Zion Felix
  • Portfolio MC
  • Magraheb
  • DJ Pakorich
  • Vimbuzz TV
  • Code Micky TV

Best Dance Act

  • DanceGod Lloyd
  • Afronitaa
  • Militant Dancers
  • Incredible Zigi
  • Afrobeast
  • Endurance Grande
  • Lisa Quarma
  • AlloDany
  • Liya Dance
  • Official Starter
  • Jamestown Boys

Best Stylist/Fashion GH/USA

  • Ashantibeads
  • Blitz Club NYC
  • Kwasi Kessie
  • Xorlali Plange
  • Jess for the Culture
  • Style the Body
  • Saint Frimpong

Social Media Influencer of the Year

  • Wesley Kesse
  • Ama Burland
  • Zubaida
  • Yankey Himself
  • Mitch Brothers
  • KalyJay
  • Gisela Amponsah
  • Dulcie Boateng
  • Delppy
  • Sweet Ajeley

Best Sports Personality

  • Freezy McBones – Boxing
  • Akwasi Frimpong – Bobsleding
  • Samuel Takyi – Boxing
  • Inaki Williams – Football
  • Kudus Mohammed – Football
  • Elizabeth Addo – Football
  • Benjamin Azamati – Athlete

Best Stylist/Fashion Brand

  • Prince Gyesi
  • Nuelle Bans
  • Kelvin Vincent
  • Free The Youth
  • Quophi Akotua
  • Bernard Doe
  • Kulaperry Outlook
  • KOD
  • Abrantie Clothing
  • Ophelia Crossland
  • Afua Rider
  • Selina Beb
  • Aisha Ayensu
  • Chocolate

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