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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Some4real: My Musical Journey Started As An Adventure

06 Oct 2020 - 19:00

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If you get a name then you will be getting fame automatically - Oluwaseyi Olufemi Emmanuel

 

"My journey began as an adventure", Oluwaseyi Olufemi Emmanuel said.

Some4real, one of the fast rising musician in Africa

Indulging in numerous activities at an early age. The journey of a musical artist gives audiences so much insight into who they are as people.

Oluwaseyi Olufemi Emmanuel who is also known as Some4real as an internet name.

According to Some4real if you get a name then you will be getting fame automatically.

Oluwaseyi Olufemi is a fast rising artist in Africa.

“My journey began as an adventure“, Emmanuel said.

According to Some4real if you get a name then you will getting fame automatically.

Oluwaseyi Olufemi Emmanuel was born 8th of April, 2001. He is also known as Some4real. He is a musical artist, known for his music. He is also a social media influencer. He was born in the beautiful city called Akute, in Ogun State, Nigeria.

As a young songwriter, he began developing his sound at a moment’s notice.

“I borrow from all the styles that come to me.” – Oluwaseyi Olufemi Emmanuel said.

Oluwaseyi Olufemi Emmanuel released his debut album in 2019 titled “There Is God Like No Other” and gained an instant following.

Oluwaseyi Olufemi Emmanuel had passion for blogging since when he was little. His passion for blogging grew with him as he grew older. He started blogging at the age of 14.

Some4real’s journey is far from over, and fans from all over the world are joining him every step of the way.

He has already released two musical albums, including some songs yet & has done featured with several famous artists.

Basically, Oluwaseyi Olufemi Emmanuel started his career first as a tech blogger, and later went into music industry.

These are the words he said in an interview with me:

“As a child, I have always wanted to be a computer guru. Since little I noticed I have this interest and passion in me to become a computer programmer. Well, during my kindergarten, lol, I wanted to be a doctor so I’d be able to treat the sick ones but as time went on, everything changed.If Google, Facebook or Microsoft calls me, omo I go pack my load ni o. I watched a lot of tutorials on Youtube and it grew my interest more in becoming a computer guru. Well, I love music too. I have always wanted to be a great musician too.

What I know is that whatever I find myself doing, I should do it very well.

I attended Zion International School as my primary school in Nigeria. My dad was a teacher then to what I can actually remember. And in 2011, I started my secondary education at Excel College in Nigeria too, JSS 1 to SS 3 where I studied sciences. And by 2017, I wrote my WAEC and thanks to God I made my papers.

Uhm, I started shooting some videos in my room and I had interest in editing videos. I am not actually a camera person but for the sake of editing, I had to shoot a video by force, LMAO. It wasn’t easy. But at that time, my interest in computer science and music grew stronger. In early June, I had to make a music and shot a video myself. I was using my Samsung S9, and I bought a tripod stand. I shot many takes. I never attended a shooting scene though but I just have interest in it. And the video came out so well.”

The Nigerian-American based musician – best known for his sultry vocals, gritty content, and suave style – has quickly become a master of his craft and has recently released a new single from his upcoming Album, titled “Pink.”

While music has always been a prominent part of Some4real life, he has also made mental health another one of his priorities, especially when it comes to his music. Music and mental health intersect as music relaxes the mind, energizes the body, and improves one’s mood. Oluwaseyi Olufemi Emmanuel music has been influential throughout his own mental health journey as well as providing healing for others who may not have another outlet for their own mental health struggles.

His mental health has changed his approach to the music he makes, making his songs all the more special because they come from the heart. For Some4real, music acts as a therapist and greatly helps his mental state, and he hopes that it can do the same for others that listen to it. Oluwaseyi Olufemi Emmanuel stands out as an artist in the industry because he wants to show people the real meaning of music, which, to him, is how it makes you feel. His voice has proven to be of great help to the music industry.

His voice has proven to be of great help to the music industry.

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