Yvonne Chaka Chaka named as keynote speaker for ACCES 2024

Chaka Chaka will lead a keynote session to inspire artists and stakeholders, highlighting the importance of collaboration, fair compensation and equal opportunities for African musicians in a globalised music industry. The keynote will be presented in partnership with Rwanda Arts Initiative – a not-for-profit organisation established in 2012 to develop and professionalise Rwanda's arts and culture industry.

A decorated hitmaker and activist with over 35 years of success, Chaka Chaka, also known as the ‘Princess of Africa’, currently serves as vice president of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC).

“We are thrilled to welcome a true legend who has not only proudly carried our creative flag for decades but also dedicated her life to championing an equitable music ecosystem in Africa,” Music In Africa Foundation director Eddie Hatitye said.

ACCES, the leading music trade show for African music, will feature over 60 speakers from more than 50 countries, along with a showcase festival presenting bands from across Africa, exhibitions, workshops, a songwriting camp, and much more.

See the full list of speakers 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.

See all our sponsors and partners here.

Register for ACCES 2024 here.

Listen to a video playlist of the first batch of our showcasing artists here.

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