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

Experience the Vibrations African Instruments Exhibition online in 3D

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Pulse Music Video Awards 2020 in Kenya: All the nominees

09 Dec 2020 - 16:15

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The nominees for this year’s Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVAs) have been released ahead of the awards ceremony on 17 December.  

Fena Gitu, Nadia Mukami and Arrow Bwoy are among the nominees.

Now in their sixth edition, the awards are organised by Pulse Magazine and honour the best individuals in the music video medium. PMVAs are organised by Pulse Magazine – a showbiz lifestyle magazine and a product of The Standard Group. The magazine highlights features on all forms of arts, lifestyle and general entertainment with the view of entertaining and educating its followers.

To vote, the public should send the artist's code (in brackets) to 22845. The nominated videos can be viewed here.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Video Vixen of the Year

  • Keith Chuaga (PMVA 1A)
  • Phoena (PMVA 1B)
  • Anyango (PMVA 1C)
  • Kabinga (PMVA 1D)
  • Lynn (PMVA 1E)

Male Video of the Year

  • 'Tuma Kitu' – Khaligraph Jones (PMVA 2A)
  • 'Chu Chu' – Arrow Bwoy (PMVA 2B)
  • 'Burudani' – Masauti (PMVA 2C)
  • 'Ndagukunda' – Otile Brown and Prezzo (PMVA 2D )
  • 'Tik Tok' – Willy Paul (PMVA 2E)

Female Video of the Year

  • ‘Wangu’ – Nadia Mukami ft. Sanaipei Tande (PMVA 3A)
  • ‘Safer’ – Crystal Asige (PMVA 3B)
  • ‘Siri’ – Fena Gitu (PMVA 3C)
  • ‘Sawa’ – Tanasha Donna (9MVA 3D)
  • ‘Utawezana’ – Femi One ft. Mejja (PMVA 3E)

New Artist of the Year

  • Bridget Blue (PMVA 4A)
  • B Classic 006 (PMVA 4B
  • Ssaru wa Manyaru (PMVA 4C)
  • Tory Lynn (PMVA 4D)
  • Teferah (PMVA 4E)
  • Pryshon (PMVA 4F)
  • Alphajiri (PMVA 4G)

Best Collaboration of the Year

  • ‘Wangu’ – Nadia Mukami ft. Sanaipei (PMVA 5A)
  • ‘Utawezana’ – Femi One and Mejja (PMVA 5B)
  • ‘Rada’ – Naiboi ft. Avril (PMVA 5C)
  • ‘Kamati Ya Roho Chafu’ – Willy Paul ft. Bien (PMVA 5D)
  • ‘Pakua’ – Jovial ft. Mejja (PMVA 5E)

Best Choreography of the Year

  • ‘Coco’ – Willy Paul ft. Avril (PMVA 6A)
  • ‘Kata’ – Matata (PMVA 6B)
  • ‘Ruracio’ – Matata (PMVA 6C)
  • ‘Power’ – Muthoni Drummer Queen (PMVA 6D)
  • ‘Stingo’ – Boondocks Gang ft. Dj Deklack and Tileh Pacbr (PMVA 6E)

Best Breakthrough Video of the Year

  • ‘Tuheshimu Ndoa’ – Stivo Simple Boy (PMVA 7E)
  • ‘Foto Moto’ – Benzema and Noti Flow (PMVA 7F)
  • ‘Maremare’ – Matata ft. Lamaz Span K.O.B (PMVA 7G)
  • ‘Lewa’ – Parroty, Kabagazi, Oneboy and Mejja (PMVA 7H)
  • ‘Mastingo’ – Kahu$H and Chris Kaiga (PMVA 7I)

Best Group of the Year

  • ‘Elshaddai’ – Hart The Band ft. Cedo (PMVA 8A)
  • ‘Gengetone Love’ – Matata (PMVA 8B)
  • ‘Insecure’ – Sauti Sol (PMVA 8C)
  • ‘Weekendy’ – The Sailors 254 (PMVA 8D)
  • ‘Tik Tok’ – Boondocks Gang (PMVA 8E)

Video Director of the Year

  • Enos Olik (PMVA 9A)
  • Frnck (PMVA 9B)
  • Trey Juelz (PMVA 9C)
  • Nezzo (PMVA 9D)
  • Steve Mugo (PMVA 9E)

Most Viewed Nominated Video of the Year

  • ‘Utawezana’ – Femi One and Mejja (PMVA 10A)
  • ‘Kalale’ – Willis "Bazu" Raburu X Rekless (PMVA 10B)
  • ‘Elshaddai’ – Hart The Band ft. Cedo (PMVA 10C)
  • ‘Wangu’ – Nadia Mukami ft. Sanaipei Tande (PMVA 10D)
  • ‘Suzzanna’ – Sauti Sol (PMVA 10E)

Best Gospel Video of the Year

  • ‘Wacha Kunicheki’ – Moji Short Baba (PMVA 11A)
  • ‘Ohala’ – Mr Seed (PMVA 11B)
  • ‘Sio Mwisho’ – Benachi ft. Kambua (PMVA 11C)
  • ‘Radar’ – Guardian Angel (PMVA 11D)
  • ‘Yahweh’ – Size 8 (PMVA 11E)

Best Hip Hop Video of the Year

  • ‘Yes Bana’ – Bien Khaligraph ft. Bien (PMVA 12A
  • ‘Black’ – Naiboi Featuring Nyashinski (PMVA 12B
  • ‘Kamikaze’ – Octopizzo (PMVA 12C)
  • ‘Wajinga Nyinyi’ – King Kaka (PMVA 12D)
  • ‘Masaa ni Mbaya’ – Breeder Lw (PMVA 12E)

Best Virtual Concert of the Year

  • Arrow Bwoy Live (PMVA 13 A)
  • Just in Love Otile Brown Live Show (PMVA 13B)
  • Nyashinski Youtube Live (PMVA 13C)
  • Pitson Live Kenya Arise (PMVA 13D)
  • Midnight Train Virtual Experience (PMVA 13E)

Best Virtual Deejay Mix of the Year

  • DJ Bash (PMVA 14A)
  • DJ Pierra (PMVA 14B)
  • DJ Joe Mfalme (PMVA 14C)
  • DJ Sadic (PMVA 14D)
  • DJ Mo (PMVA 14E)

Best Music Video Dance Challenge of the Year

  • 'Rivas' – Theluchi (PMVA 15A)
  • 'Kamati ya Roho Chafu' – Willy Paul ft. Bien (PMVA 15B)
  • 'Katika' – Ethic ft. Khaligraph Jones (PMVA 15C)
  • 'Kalale '– Willis Raburu ft. Rekless (PMVA 15D)
  • 'Mastingo' – Kahu$H ft. Chris Kaiga (PMVA 15E)

Best Virtual Band of the Year

  • Noel Nderitu – Noel Nderitu Live @The Lockdown (PMVA 16A)
  • Sauti Sol – Midnight Train, Virtual Experience (PMVA 16B)
  • Gravitti – Gravitti Band, Studio Tisa Presents (PMVA 16C)
  • Kanji Mbugua – Set Us On Fire Live Recording (PMVA 16 D)
  • Tetu Shani – Prodigy (PMVA 16E)

Generation Next

  • ‘God Will Make A Way’ – Shanah (PMVA 17A)
  • ‘Amka (Oh Kenya)’ – Princess And Lion ft. The Amka Foundation (PMVA 17B)
  • ‘Oyaa’ – Khushi Singer (PMVA 17C)
  • ‘Mama’ – Fopsy Meshack-H.M.G (PMVA 17C 17D)
  • ‘Ndoto za Ujana’ – Muemablessed (PMVA 17C 17E)

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