Sir Trill and Heavy-K join ACCES 2024 line-up!

The two musicians are presented at ACCES by Virgin Music Group, which will also present an informative panel discussion in the ACCES conference programme featuring Heavy K, Sir Trill, Gareth Wilson (A&R at Virgin Music Group, South Africa ), Akinwunmi Damilola (CEO at Dapper Group in Nigeria) and Shiba Melissa Mazaza (Founder - Mount Makeda Media, South Africa).

Rwanda will host ACCES for the first time from November 14th to 16th, 2024, marking a historic moment for the country’s creative economy. Taking place at two venues, Kigali Convention Center and Mundi Center, ACCES will bring together professionals, artists, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to explore and shape the continent's vibrant and fast-growing music sector. Sir Trill and Heavy-K's performance will be at Mundi Center on 16 November.

They join previously announced showcasing acts like Ish Kevin (Rwanda), Bushali (Rwanda), Indigo Saint (Zimbabwe), Banshee (Zimbabwe), Wamoto (Tanzania), Joel Ruti (Rwanda), Impakanizi (Rwanda), Octopizzo (Kenya), Assa Matusse (Mozambique), Slum Drip (Rwanda), Pro Zed (Rwanda), Dr. Nganji (Rwanda), B-Threy (Rwanda), Jordan Moozy (Botswana), Bantu Spaceship (Zimbabwe), Def Mama Def (Senegal), Kaya Byinshii (Rwanda), Aurus (Reunion), Youbana (Morocco), and Zaki Ibrahim (South Africa).

Sir Trill and Heavy-K are trailblazers in the South African music industry, making a profound impact with top tracks that have resonated with fans not only in South Africa but also globally, transcending borders and captivating audiences worldwide. Sir Trill became a household name in South Africa’s music scene after graduating from AFDA in Johannesburg. Thereafter he dedicated himself to music, rapidly growing his fanbase and even performing internationally in the UK. His journey began with a feature on Prince Kaybee’s ‘Hosh’ in 2021, followed by collaborations with top artists like De Mthuda, Tyler ICU, and DJ Givy Baby. Hits like ‘Zinyo Lami’ and ‘Bebengazi’ solidified his position as an amapiano sensation. His debut album Ghost showcased his versatility, capturing emotions through music. With multi-platinum records and awards under his belt, Sir Trill’s rise to fame is a testament to passion, talent, and hard work.

Heavy-K, made his breakthrough with the hit single ‘Wena’ in 2013, followed by successful releases like ‘Umoya’ and ‘Indumba’. As one of the pioneers of the Afro-house genre, Heavy-K has collaborated with top artists, including Oskido, Black Coffee, Stacy Barthe, Claude Monnet, Torre, Cabo Snoop, and Martin East. Boasting four platinum-certified albums and a string of hits, including the unstoppable ‘Inde’, Heavy K's Afro-house sound has captivated audiences with its infectious, drum-driven beats. His innovative blend of traditional African rhythms and modern dance music has earned him numerous awards and accolades.

Register and get our tickets for ACCES 2024 here.

About ACCES

ACCES is a pan-African trade show for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover new talent, and create business linkages. ACCES is held in a different African city every year, attracting active music industry players from across the globe. ACCES 2024 is organized by the Music In Africa Foundation, a non-profit pan-African organization, in partnership with the Rwanda Convention Bureau, the Ministry of Youth and Arts in Rwanda (MINIYOUTH), Siemens Stiftung, the French Institute, Goethe-Institut and Mundi Center. See all our sponsors and partners here.

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