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CANEX WKND 2026 to bring Global Africa’s creative economy to Lagos in November

CANEX WKND 2026 to bring Global Africa’s creative economy to Lagos in November

SA: Mjolisi releases new album ‘Kuphelele’

SA: Mjolisi releases new album ‘Kuphelele’

Nigeria: Davido announces three-night Lagos residency at National Theatre

Nigeria: Davido announces three-night Lagos residency at National Theatre

Uganda: Nyege Nyege returns to the Nile for 11th edition with Wakaliwood collaboration

Uganda: Nyege Nyege returns to the Nile for 11th edition with Wakaliwood collaboration

Burna Boy to headline halftime show at NFL’s first Paris game

Burna Boy to headline halftime show at NFL’s first Paris game

Suno faces another class-action lawsuit over alleged 2025 data breach

Suno faces another class-action lawsuit over alleged 2025 data breach

SA: Mawhoo to bring Secret Garden live experience to Durban in November

SA: Mawhoo to bring Secret Garden live experience to Durban in November

Pax Nicholas of Fela Kuti’s Africa 70 returns with ‘Mind Your Business’

Pax Nicholas of Fela Kuti’s Africa 70 returns with ‘Mind Your Business’

British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo dies aged 44

British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo dies aged 44

Long Story Short named Apple Music’s Up Next artist for South Africa

Long Story Short named Apple Music’s Up Next artist for South Africa

SA: SOL Distro marks first year with more than 1,000 artists, R1m in royalty payouts

SA: SOL Distro marks first year with more than 1,000 artists, R1m in royalty payouts

Spotify adds control to exclude kids’ music from personalised recommendations, Wrapped

Spotify adds control to exclude kids’ music from personalised recommendations, Wrapped

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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Gigi Lamayne

Gigi Lamayne

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Midrand, South Africa

In operation since:

2013

Contact person:

Gigi Lamayne

BIO

Gigi Lamayne (born Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney) is an award-winning rapper from South Africa who has taken the country by storm with her charismatic stage presence, versatility, and remarkably mature lyrical abilities.

She graduated from Wits University with a degree in Media Studies.

Rapper, singer, songwriter and poet all describe this multifaceted artist. She developed her poetic skills at the tender age of 11 and also had her first poem titled ‘Valentine’s Day’ published at the Poetry Institute of Africa under the Anthology – Fairytale moon.

Gigi Lamayne later developed her unique rap writing skills at the age of 16, drawing inspiration from artists like Jean Grae, Bob Marley, Brenda Fassie and Tupac Shakur. Her talent was realised at an exchange programme in the UK under the Richard Branson Scholarship programme at Stowe School Buckingham. Her performance at the event earned her the runner up position. She also received the Best in Rap Award at The DCS showdown East District in 2011.

Gigi Lamayne is credited for hit singles like ‘1 Bar’, ‘Ice Cream’ and ‘Lobola’. She uses her life experiences as inspiration to take to the entertainment stage to better resonate with her prodigious audience. Somewhat of a feminist, one will always find deeper meaning in her lyrics, which she hopes many will identify with. Some of here releases include ‘Iphupho’ and ‘Bozza’ featuring Kwesta.

In May 2019, Gigi Lamayne was officially labelled as the first female to put together and successfully execute a hip hop one-woman-show where 5000 people gathered at Elkah Stadium in Soweto, in support of The Gigi Gang Show. Following the Gigi Gang Show, she tapped into the Gqom nation by announcing the release of her single titled ‘FUFA’ featuring King Monada.

Achievements

  • 2013: She became a runner up for the National Sprite Uncontainable Festival, where she was the only contestant to ever reach the finals.
  • 2013: She was a finalist at the Shiz Niz Mixtape competition, where she was the only female finalist
  • 2014: She won the Jack Daniel’s Music Scouts Competition out of 50 000 contestants.
  • 2019: She was the special guest speaker and performer at the ADE international Music Conference in Amsterdam.
  • 2020: Gigi also participated as a voice and advocate on First for women’s, Stand up campaign alongside Lira, Goodluck and Mariechan.
  • 2020: Africa One Campaign. Gigi joined forces with Yemi Alade, Ben Pol, 2Baba to raise awareness around COVID-19 encouraging people to stay safe.
  • 2021: Official ambassador for Silapha artist programme assisting artist with tools to combat mental illness, drug abuse, financial and legal issues.
  • Gigi was voted Top 10 most influential women of 2020 by #Brandwatch safe during the pandemic.

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Gigi Lamayne, Pcee, Ndloh Jnr - Imnandi Lento feat. VMB (Official Music Video)

Gigi Lamayne, Pcee, Ndloh Jnr - Imnandi Lento feat. VMB (Official Music Video)

May 14, 2026
3 Step Hits Only 🔥 [Jazzworx, Mawhoo , Dlala Thukzin, Nkosazana daughter & More ] #GigiSipSessions

3 Step Hits Only 🔥 [Jazzworx, Mawhoo , Dlala Thukzin, Nkosazana daughter & More ] #GigiSipSessions

April 8, 2026
Dark n Lovely and Morena find Gigi Lamayne at a dealership and we all know what happens next ! 🤭

Dark n Lovely and Morena find Gigi Lamayne at a dealership and we all know what happens next ! 🤭

March 8, 2026
Gigi Lamayne LIVE at Sun City - House Sunset Mix 2026 - ( UNFILTERED HITS)

Gigi Lamayne LIVE at Sun City - House Sunset Mix 2026 - ( UNFILTERED HITS)

March 2, 2026
Dial *117*22# to enter the world of the #GigiVerse to see my reality. Exclusive to Vodacom clients.

Dial *117*22# to enter the world of the #GigiVerse to see my reality. Exclusive to Vodacom clients.

January 27, 2026
🔥 Gigi Lamayne Live DJ Set at The Balcony | Afro-Tech • 3-Step • Hip-Hop Fusion 🔥

🔥 Gigi Lamayne Live DJ Set at The Balcony | Afro-Tech • 3-Step • Hip-Hop Fusion 🔥

December 11, 2025
GIGI LAMAYNE- LIVE AT EARGASMIC SESSIONS- AUGUST 2025

GIGI LAMAYNE- LIVE AT EARGASMIC SESSIONS- AUGUST 2025

August 25, 2025
3 STEP LIBRARY MIX (NEW & BEST 2025) | CIZA | DLALA THUKZIN | MORDA | OSCAR MBO | SIZWE ALAKINE

3 STEP LIBRARY MIX (NEW & BEST 2025) | CIZA | DLALA THUKZIN | MORDA | OSCAR MBO | SIZWE ALAKINE

July 21, 2025
GIGI LAMAYNE - I AM NOT A DJ | Places |Amapiano | 3 step | Afrotech |Shimza | Zakes Bantwini |

GIGI LAMAYNE - I AM NOT A DJ | Places |Amapiano | 3 step | Afrotech |Shimza | Zakes Bantwini |

June 17, 2025
Gigi Lamayne- Bleed Mama ft. Nathan Blur & Emtee (Official Music Video)

Gigi Lamayne- Bleed Mama ft. Nathan Blur & Emtee (Official Music Video)

March 13, 2025
Gigi LaMayne - Bestie feat. Sizwe Alakine (Official Visualizer)

Gigi LaMayne - Bestie feat. Sizwe Alakine (Official Visualizer)

February 13, 2025
Gigi LaMayne- x Qwellers - Mongameli (Official Music Video).

Gigi LaMayne- x Qwellers - Mongameli (Official Music Video).

November 21, 2024
Chateau (IYASHO) - Gigi LaMayne (Official Music video)

Chateau (IYASHO) - Gigi LaMayne (Official Music video)

August 30, 2024
Gigi LaMayne- Please Fix

Gigi LaMayne- Please Fix

May 23, 2024
Gigi LaMayne- Please Fix ( Official Lyric video).

Gigi LaMayne- Please Fix ( Official Lyric video).

May 23, 2024

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