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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Pulse Kenya opens voting for Influencer Awards 2024

17 Sep 2024 - 08:10

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Pulse Kenya has announced the launch of the voting phase for the Pulse Influencer Awards 2024, which officially kicked off on 10 September and will run for the next three weeks.

Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 hosts Shemar Muikia and Muthoni Irungu.

During this period, audiences will have the opportunity to cast their votes for the top influencers and creators in each of the 22 award categories.

This is a moment for the public to show their support for influencers and creators who have made a meaningful impact in their respective fields.

The nominees, selected by independent juries, represent the best in their category. Voting is open exclusively on the Pulse Kenya website.

The voting phase ends on 27 September 2024. Once voting is complete, the results will be tallied, and the winners in each category will be revealed at the Pulse Influencer Awards 2024 ceremony in October and also shared across Pulse Kenya’s social media channels and website.

“We’re thrilled to see the energy and excitement from the community during this voting phase,” Pulse director of content, East Africa, Judysheila Mugo said. “It’s an incredible opportunity to celebrate both established and rising influencers.”

Pulse Influencer Awards 2024 nominees:

Music Influencer of the Year

  • Fathermoh
  • Bridget Blue
  • Wadagliz
  • Tipsy Gee
  • Watendawili
  • SoundKraft
  • Okello Max
  • Maandy Kabaya
  • Sean MMG
  • Bien

Tech Influencer of the Year

  • Bright Gameli
  • Tonee Ndungu
  • Moringa School
  • Nellie Cheboi
  • Fred Kithinzi
  • Duncanzz Tech
  • Roy Kanyi
  • Juliana Rotich (@afromusing)
  • Daddie Marto
  • Mumbi Ndung'u (Koby)

Most Influential Actor

  • Pascal Tokodi
  • Nick Kwach
  • Ben Tekee
  • Blessing Lungaho
  • Keith Chuaga
  • Brian Abajah
  • Maina Mind
  • Lenana Kariba
  • Nyakundi Isaboke
  • Faiz Ouma

Most Influential Actress

  • Gathoni Mutua
  • Jacky Vike
  • Annstellah Karimi
  • minne_cayy
  • Faith Kibathi
  • Sarah Hassan
  • June Njenga
  • Foi Wambui
  • Selestine Nyagah (Neema)
  • Jackie Matubia

Media and Blogger Influencer of the Year

  • Caroll Radul
  • Obinna TV
  • Commentator254
  • Claudia Naisabwa
  • Lynn Ngugi
  • The News Guy
  • Georgie Ndirangu
  • 2Mbili TV
  • Larry Madowo
  • Azeezah Hashim

Sports Influencer of Year

  • Sports Eye Sports
  • Kenya Sports
  • Mary Moraa
  • Ferdinand Omanyala
  • Faith Kipyegon
  • Angella Okutoyi
  • Kevin Teya
  • Fred Arocho
  • Lotan Salapei
  • Odd Shaped Ball Kenya (OSBKE)

Food Influencer of the Year

  • Shawry of Food (Njeri Mbekenya)
  • Sueh Owino
  • Chef Wa Eastlando
  • didashebbs_kitchen
  • Boina
  • Mamas Plate
  • Holy Dave
  • Suzy's Homestead

Business Influencer of the Year

  • Zia Africa (nandigirl)
  • Just Ivy Africa
  • Elvis W (elvis_w_g)
  • Sharon Mundia
  • Conversations and Plugs
  • Kanyi Yvonne
  • Amos Ngahu (Money Clinic KE)
  • Financially Incorrect
  • Nancie Mwai
  • Mbugua Njihia

Arts & Photography Influencer of the Year

  • Wixx Mangutha
  • Fatboy Animation
  • Braintex Creation
  • Vincent Wetindi (Vinnie Creations)
  • Just_obra (Brian Obra)
  • Kapedophotography
  • ramzzy
  • Gufy Dox
  • Suki Makeup Africa
  • Ontirii

Fashion Influencer of the Year

Male

  • Nimrod Nick
  • Jay Take A Pic (Posh Person)
  • Chimano
  • Franklyn Saiyalel (Kenyan Stylista)
  • Filbert Mkwiche
  • Manasseh Nyagah
  • Mr Xabib (Habib Abi)
  • Kimanzi
  • Brian Babu
  • Captain Vinieo

Female

  • Claudia Naisabwa
  • African Fabric & Designs Kenya
  • Winnie Njenga
  • Neomi Nganga
  • Sharon Otieno
  • Home 254
  • Hannie Maye
  • Silvia Njoki
  • Nizars_kingdom (nizarsline)
  • Kate Actress

Next Gen Influencer of the Year

  • Seasaw Apparel
  • Kasmuel McOure
  • Miguel Mungai (Kenyan Romeo)
  • Elvis Kinda Oliver
  • Angel Otieno
  • Budding Chef Eric
  • Comedian Mwirigi
  • Mluo Socialite
  • Olave Orawo
  • Geometric Barber
  • Comedy Influencer of the Year
  • I AM DEZMOND
  • Chebet Ronoh
  • TTNT (Njugush and Wakavinye)
  • Kapinto
  • Mugambi myles
  • Crazy Kennar
  • Morin Actress
  • Hilarious Aura
  • Austin Muigai
  • Mr Mbilimbili

Lifestyle Influencer of the Year

  • Danny Juna
  • The Magunga
  • Natalie Tewa
  • Victor Peace
  • Rhotimmi
  • Nkirote (Lynette)
  • Eli Mwenda
  • Mother of Passports
  • Kim Kardicey
  • Captain Vinieo

Dance Influencer of the Year

  • Flirty Carlos
  • Dance 98 Academy
  • Amy Warighe
  • Dance General
  • Miss Njagi
  • Chiluba
  • Mandi Funtagious (The Dark Berry)
  • Krisbabyy
  • Shiksha Arora
  • ColloBlue_udc

Channel categories

TikTok Influencer of the Year

  • Iamdiaso
  • Kayet Orwa
  • I AM DEZMOND
  • Dark Berry (Mandi Fantagious)
  • Harmony2m (king of laughter 254)
  • Muchiri Mike
  • Debbie Ronoh
  • Fatboy Animations
  • MC Gogo
  • FlaqoRaz (Bakari)

LinkedIn Influencer of the Year

  • YouTube Influencer of the Year
  • Maryben Omollo
  • Moses Kemibaro
  • Elphas Saizi
  • Georgie Ndirangu
  • Kevin Otiende
  • Larry Madowo
  • Bright Gameli
  • Shiv Simani
  • Lucia Musau
  • Just Ivy Africa

YouTube Influencer of the Year

  • Diana Bahati
  • Abel Mutua
  • Judy Nyawira (Bi Mkurugenzi)
  • Lynn Ngugi
  • Nicholas Kioko
  • Kipawa Podcast
  • Emily Wawira
  • Maggie Mwende
  • iam _Marwa
  • Obinna TV

Facebook Influencer of the Year

  • Diana Bahati
  • Jacky Vike (Awinja)
  • Ghost Mulee
  • Dr. Ofweneke
  • Daniel "Churchill" Ndambuki aka Mwalimu King'ang'i
  • Mammito Eunice
  • Dem wa FB
  • Sandra Dacha
  • MC Jessy (Jessy Jasper)
  • Auntie Jemimah

Instagram Influencer of the Year

  • Shiv Simani
  • Njambi fever
  • Rachel Mbuki
  • Njugush
  • Lydiakm
  • Aunty Nimu
  • Judy Nyawira (Bi.Mkurugenzi)
  • Sharon K. Mwangi
  • Risper Faith
  • Morara Purity

X Influencer of the Year

  • Goddie_Ke
  • Julians Amboko
  • Eric Njiru
  • Faith Odhiambo (Law Society of Kenya)
  • Omwamba KE
  • Hanifa
  • George T. Diano
  • Edgar Wabwire
  • Mwango Capital
  • Amerix

Podcast Influencer of the Year

  • The Sandwich Podcast KE
  • Financially Incorrect
  • The 97s Podcast (3 men army)
  • Mic Cheque podcast
  • Iko Nini
  • Olave Orawo (In All Honesty)
  • Awino Awiti
  • Becoming CEO – Phil Director
  • It's Related, I Promise (iRIP)
  • CTA – Cleaning The Airwaves

Pan-African categories

Positive Impact Influencer of the year

  • Tatas Caritas – Ghana
  • Asherkine – Nigeria
  • Cherif Mohamed – Côte d’Ivoire
  • Lilian Kariuki – Executive Director at Watoto Watch Network - Kenya
  • Willie Oeba – Kenya
  • Motard Anonyme (@motard_anonyme) – Senegal
  • Buzstopboys – Ghana
  • Meganne BOHO La Ligue – Côte d’Ivoire
  • Humphrey Nabimanya – Uganda
  • Dorah Mwima – Uganda
  • Tunde Onakoya – Nigeria

Most Innovative Influencer of the year

  • Dj Kheucha (@dj_kheucha) – Senegal
  • Veekee James – Nigeria
  • Fatboy Animations – Kenya
  • Tayo Aina – Nigeria
  • Raymond Malinga – Uganda
  • Brian Namanya (Tubayo) – Uganda
  • Legally Clueless – Kenya
  • Kojo Junior – Ghana

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