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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Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2020: All the nominees

02 Mar 2020 - 11:47

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The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) have announced the nominees for its 21st edition.

Dada Hafco has been nominated in the Highlife Song of the Year category.

The nominees include Dada Hafco, Sarkodie, Jupitar, Joe Mettle, Wendy Shay and Diana Hamilton.

Mercy Chinwo, Sho Madjozi, Burna Boy, BigTril, Davido, Teni and Rudeboy were nominated in the African Artist of the Year category.

The full list of nominees below:

Highlife Song of the Year

  • 'Bra' – King Promise ft. Kojo antwi
  • 'Our Story' – Dada Hafco ft. Fameye
  • 'Obiaato' – Kuami Eugene
  • 'Sika' – Adina
  • 'Saara' – Sarkodie ft. Efya
  • 'Things Fall Apart' – Kofi Kinaata
  • 'Conner Conner' – Sista Afia ft. Kelvyn Boy
  • 'Notin A Get' (remix) – Fameye ft. Kuami Eugene, Medikal & Article Wan

Hiplife Song of the Year

  • 'Amanfour Girls' – Quamina MP ft. Medikal
  • 'Omo Ada' – Medikal
  • 'Weather' – Sista Afia ft. Quamina MP & Medikal
  • 'Bad Energy' – Guru ft. Kweysi Swat
  • 'Oofeetso' – Sarkodie ft. Prince Bright
  • 'Confam' – DopeNation ft. Medikal

Afrobeats Song of the Year

  • 'Adwuma' – EL ft. A.I
  • 'Mea' – Kelvyn Boy ft. Joey B
  • 'Nobody' – Kwesi Arthur ft. Mr Eazi
  • 'Zanku' – DopeNation
  • 'Commando' – King Promise
  • 'Bless Me' – Darkovibes ft. Kidi
  • 'Mr. Badman' – Kidi ft. Kwesi Arthur
  • 'Pilolo' – Guilty Beatz ft. Mr. Eazi and Kwesi Arthur
  • 'All For You' – Wendy Shay

Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year

  • 'Me Mpaebo' – Ras Kuuku
  • 'Resolution' – Epixode
  • 'Top Shella' – Jupitar
  • 'Poverty' – J. Derobie
  • 'Stamina' – A.K Songstress
  • 'Reggae' – Article Wan

Hip hop Song of the Year

  • 'Don’t Be Late' – Kofi Mole
  • 'Dondo' (remix) – Kwaw Kese ft. Mr. Eazi, Skonti, Medikal & Sarkodie
  • 'Thoughts of King Arthur 5' – Kwesi Arthur
  • 'Bleeding' – Sarkodie
  • 'Drip' – Medikal ft. Kofi Mole & Joey B
  • 'Mind Your Business' – Eno Barony ft. Kofi Mole
  • 'Ups and Downs' – Strongman ft. M.anifest

Best Collaboration of the Year

  • 'Amanfour Girls' – Quamina MP ft. Medikal
  • 'Bra' – King Promise ft. Kojo Antwi
  • 'Ohemaa' – Kuami Eugene ft. Kidi
  • 'Mr. Badman' – Kidi ft. Kwesi Arthur
  • 'Oofeetso' – Sarkodie ft. Prince Bright
  • 'Notin A Get' (remix) – Fameye ft. Kuami Eugene, Medikal & Article Wan
  • 'Mea' – Kelvyn Boy ft. Joey B
  • Saara – Sarkodie ft. Efya

Vodafone Most Popular Song of the Year

  • 'Amanfour Girls' – Quamina MP ft. Medikal
  • 'Oofeetso' – Sarkodie ft. Prince Bright
  • 'Omo Ada' – Medikal
  • 'Zanku' – DopeNation
  • 'Obiaato' – Kuami Eugene
  • 'Agbebolo' – Celestine Donkor ft. Nhyiraba Gideon
  • 'Things Fall Apart' – Kofi Kinaata
  • 'W’asem' – Diana Hamilton
  • 'Notin A Get' (remix) – Fameye ft. Kuami Eugene, Medikal & Article Wan
  • 'Nobody' – Kwesi Arthur ft. Mr. Eazi
  • 'Mr. Badman' – Kidi ft. Kwesi Arthur

Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year

  • J. Derobie
  • Epixode
  • Jupitar
  • AK Songstress
  • Ras Kuuku
  • Samini

Best Video of the Year

  • 'Killi Mi' – Cina Soul (dir. by Gene Adu)
  • 'Bye Bye' – RJZ (dir. By henry Akrong)
  • 'Drip' – Medikal ft. Kofi Mole & Joey B (dir. by Yaw Skyface)
  • 'Yes I Do' – Becca ft. Tiwa Savage (dir. by Aje Filmworks)
  • 'Obiaato' – Kuami Eugene (dir. by Rex)
  • 'Agbebolo' – Celestine Donkor ft. Nhyiraba Gideon (dir. by Abass)
  • 'Ehua' – E.L ft. Falz, Joey B (dir. by Yaw Skyface)
  • 'La Familia' – Joey B ft. Kwesi Arthur (dir. by Babs Direction)
  • 'Totori' – Zeetm ft. Fancy Gadam (dir. by Babs Direction)
  • 'Wahala Dey' – Epixode (dir. by Snares Films)

Gospel Artist of the Year

  • Celestine Donkor
  • Joe Mettle
  • Joyce Blessing
  • MOG Music
  • Diana Hamilton
  • Akesse Brempong
  • Highlife Artiste of the Year
  • King Promise
  • Kidi
  • Adina
  • Kofi Kinaata
  • Kuami Eugene
  • Dada Hafco
  • Akwaboah

Hiplife/Hip hop Artist of the Year

  • Kofi Mole
  • Medikal
  • Kwesi Arthur
  • Joey B
  • Quamina MP
  • Sarkodie
  • DopeNation

Instrumentalist of the Year

  • Joshua Moszi – Guitarist
  • Steve Bedi – Sax
  • Mizter Okyere – Sax
  • Emmanuel Bludo – Drums
  • Anthony Ansah (Khalisax) – Sax
  • Affreh Junior – Bass Guitar
  • Songwriter of the Year
  • Bra – King Promise
  • Sanbra – Akwaboah
  • Things Fall Apart – Kofi Kinaata
  • Oh Me – Lamisi
  • W’asem – Diana Hamilton
  • Wahala Dey – Epixode

Record of the Year

  • Aka Kee Moko – Trigmatic ft. Joey B & Aka Blay
  • Bolgatanga – Okyeame Kwame ft. Abiana & Atongo Zimba
  • Sanbra – Akwaboah
  • Blemaa Tesaa (Rock of Ages) – Perez Musik
  • Oh Me – Lamisi
  • Woezor – Worlasi
  • Dzigbordi – Lord Paper
  • Producer of the Year
  • Guilty Beatz
  • Unkle Beatz
  • Two Bars
  • Willis Beatz
  • MOG

Female Vocalist of the Year

  • Adina – 'Sika'
  • Becca – 'Yes I Do'
  • Efe Grace – 'King of Glory'
  • Lamisi – 'Oh Me'
  • Celestine Donkor – 'Agbebolo'
  • Efya – 'Saara'

Male Vocalist of the Year

  • Joe Mettle – 'Mehia Wo Yesu'
  • Kuami Eugene – 'Obiaato'
  • Kidi – 'For Better For Worse'
  • King Promise – 'Bra'
  • MOG Music – 'Halleluyah'

Best Group of the Year

  • La Meme Gang
  • Bethel Revival Choir
  • Dope Nation
  • Kwan Pa

Album of the Year

  • As Promised – King Promise
  • Wind of Revival – Joe Mettle
  • Live From Nkrumah Krom 2 – Kwesi Arthur
  • Made in Ghana – Okyeame Kwame
  • Sugar – Kidi
  • Sarkodie – Black Love
  • Time with God – Nacee

Best Rapper of the Year

  • E.L – 'Efa Wo Ho Ben'
  • Medikal – 'Drip'
  • Kwesi Arthur – 'Thoughts of King Arthur 5'
  • Eno Barony – 'Voice of Truth'
  • Teephlow – 'God’s Own'
  • Sarkodie – 'Bleeding'
  • Strongman – 'Ups and Downs'

Best New Artist of the Year

  • J. Derobie
  • Lord Paper
  • Tulenkey
  • MOG Music
  • Kofi Mole
  • Fameye

International Collaboration of the Year

  • 'Cinderella' – Kidi ft. Mayorkun & Peruzzi
  • 'Yes I Do' – Becca ft. Tiwa Savage
  • 'Pilolo' – Guilty Beatz ft. Mr. Eazi & Kwesi Arthur
  • 'Nobody' – Kwesi Arthur ft. Mr. Eazi
  • 'Lucky' – Sarkodie ft. Rudebwoy
  • 'Father' – Medikal ft. Davido
  • 'Sugar Daddy' – Kidi ft. Mr. Eazi
  • 'Toto' (remix) – Edem ft. Davido

Artist of the Year

  • Kuami Eugene
  • Medikal
  • Diana Hamilton
  • Sarkodie
  • Kofi Kinaata

African Artist of the Year

  • Burna Boy
  • BigTril
  • Rudebwoy
  • Teni
  • Davido
  • Sho Madjozi
  • Mercy Chinwo

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