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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Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

In operation since:

2016

Contact person:

Vuyo Brown

BIO

Vuyo Brown is a Zimbabwean Singer, Songwriter, and Contemporary Musician (born Nokufeza Vuyolethu Ngwenya 30 January 1992). Not boxed in by a particular sound, Vuyo Brown proudly embraces the title of a multi-genre artist. Her passion lies in exploring the essence of God through her art, with a mission to introducing her listeners to a reality outside their own and leaving them revived and wholesome.

Vuyo Brown's musical journey began in childhood, with her passion for singing blossoming at a young age. By the time she was 9, she delved into experimenting with various instruments, setting the stage for her extraordinary musical exploration. At 14, she joined her church music team, and in high school, she immersed herself in the Vernacular and A cappella choirs at the

It was her breakout single, "Thula Wazi" released in 2019, that propelled Vuyo to new heights. This inspiring anthem of hope resonated deeply, topping the charts on Skyzmetro FM and Khulumani FM for several weeks. It also secured a spot in the Top 10 on the ZiFM Top 40 Chart, captivating audiences across the nation. The music video continues to captivate viewers regionally on channels like Trace Africa.

As a songwriter and vocalist Vuyo Brown increasingly exhibits her versatility through musical collaborations: “I Need You” an up-tempo Amapiano song by South African artist Speedy , Smile by contemporary hip-hop producer Rayo Beats and “Ndiyabulela” an Afro house song by Sifiso M from Swaziland, Love Me Now an EDM track by Spanish DJ and producer La Santa and Biz'abanye by Brazil's Sparrow&Barbossa.

In recent years Vuyo Brown's music and sound has broken regional boundaries receiving airplay and recognition across Southern and East Africa.

Beyond her musical pursuits, Vuyo Brown is deeply committed to contributing to the creative and cultural industries. She served as a mentor for the "Voice 2 Rep" competition (which nurtures emerging talent) in her country for two years and the Musicable Project under POVO Afrika (which works with people with disabilities). Additionally, she works as a songwriter and vocal director, lending her expertise to various artists and musical groups while mentoring aspiring musicians.

SHOWS
2019 Friday Late (National Art Gallery, Bulawayo) May &July.
2019 Berita Live and Unplugged
2019 Intwasa Festival: Women, Wine and Words. Zimbabwe
2020 Bulawayo Arts Festival
2020 “UN at 75” Online Concert
2020 CREDISI Party
2020 CREDISI FINALE
2020 Magitare Live with Tariro NeGitare
2020 Music In Africa Live with Theatre In The Park
2020 Intwasa Festival: Women Wine and Words
2021 Old Mutual Women’s Network International Women’s Day celebration.
2021 Baker’s Inn Relaunch
2021 The Pichani
2022 Vuyo Brown’s Golden 30 Show
2022 Jive TV Launch
2022 Edgars Promotion Show
2023 The Stanbic Jacaranda Music Festival
2024 Intwasa Festival: Women Wine &Words
2025 The Moving Jazz Cafe

Acknowledgments
2023 National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) Outstanding Female Musician Nominee
2021 Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) Outstanding Female Artiste of the Year
2020 Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) Outstanding Female Artiste of the Year
2020 Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) Best Jazz Nominee
2020 Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) Outstanding Alternative Act Nominee
2020 Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) Song Of The Year Nomination for Thula Wazi

Discography
2016 – NdiJesu (single)
2017 – Tichatamba (single)
2018 – Grace Fulfilled (Début album)
2019 – The Praise Song (single)
2019 – Thula Wazi (single)
2021 – Mayeh (single)
2021 – Imvana (single)
2022 - Areka ft Tariro NeGitare
2023 - No Way ft JustPercy
2023 - Vuyani (single)
2024 - Piece (EP)
2025 - Yehlisa

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