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Ghana: Juls signs global partnership with Africa Creative Agency

Ghana: Juls signs global partnership with Africa Creative Agency

SA: Jaiva Zimnike releases tenth solo album ‘Iksasa Alaziwa’

SA: Jaiva Zimnike releases tenth solo album ‘Iksasa Alaziwa’

SA: The Joy explore Zulu heritage and belonging on new EP

SA: The Joy explore Zulu heritage and belonging on new EP

Zim: Young Gemini collaborates with Fifi Cooper on new single ‘What’s Happening’

Zim: Young Gemini collaborates with Fifi Cooper on new single ‘What’s Happening’

SA: DJ Tira sets 20 November release date for new EP

SA: DJ Tira sets 20 November release date for new EP

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

Senegal: Orchestra Baobab release first studio album in nine years

Senegal: Orchestra Baobab release first studio album in nine years

Nigeria: Ṣẹwà named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for November

Nigeria: Ṣẹwà named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for November

Afrofest and StageVibes offer ACCES-affiliated artists performance opportunities in Toronto

Afrofest and StageVibes offer ACCES-affiliated artists performance opportunities in Toronto

CANEX WKND 2026 to kick off in Lagos on 5 Nov with an expanded creative industry programme

CANEX WKND 2026 to kick off in Lagos on 5 Nov with an expanded creative industry programme

KAMP elects new seven-member board after three-year term under Angela Ndambuki

KAMP elects new seven-member board after three-year term under Angela Ndambuki

Ghana: Mr Eazi and MOLIY’s ‘Comfort’ earns Urban Music Awards nomination

Ghana: Mr Eazi and MOLIY’s ‘Comfort’ earns Urban Music Awards nomination

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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SA: INGOMAs announce winners for 2022 edition

Home/Non classé/SA: INGOMAs announce winners for 2022 edition

Puleng March walked away with the Best Female Artist accolade while former Joyous Celebration member Ncebakazi Msomi won the Song of the Year award. Veteran gospel artist Rebecca Malope was recognised on the night and honoured with the Chairperson’s Award.

Below is the full list of winners:

Best CD Sleeve

  • Paul K
  • Puleng March
  • Khulekani
  • Thuso Negza

Best Gospel Promoter

  • Innocent Shezi
  • Martino Malembe
  • Team Matla Productions

Best Songwriter/Composer (not for public votes)

  • Pastor Lavy
  • Muhluri Baloyi
  • Bulelani Ndebele
  • Bheki Gwala
  • Puleng March
  • Kenny P
  • Athandi Mvusi
  • Khulekani
  • Jabulile Jay
  • Gundo Nemukula
  • Makhanya ZN
  • Job Molele
  • City Modiba

Best Sound Engineer (not for public votes)

  • Musa Mgwenya
  • Lazzy Thobejane
  • Best Backing Vocalist
  • Tshepo Leteka
  • Audrey Moloi
  • Phindile Gumede

Best Gospel Producer

  • Emmanuel Currently
  • Thami Jay
  • Xoli Thabethe (Rising Sun)
  • Calvin Oohzy
  • Thapelo Tabznation
  • Lazzy Thobejane

Best Gospel Poet

  • Princess Lutendo
  • Nkosatane Nziwe

Best Gospel Radio Presenter

  • Mlungisi Mnyandu – Siyathuthuka FM
  • Brown Mosiapoa – Motsweding FM
  • Sabata Moratiwa Maleleka – Madibeng FM
  • Lady A – Poort FM
  • Abongile Nyondo – UCR FM
  • Msa Mahlangu – DYR 105.1 FM

Best Newcomer

  • Tumelo Nkata
  • Nkagiseng Antiti
  • Emmanuel Currently
  • Psalmist Khathu Khedzi
  • Lilly Maredi
  • Sphakanyiswa Mweli
  • Cerenity
  • Thabang Clinton
  • Ntsako Kubayi
  • Hloniphile Buthelezi
  • Nqaba Mkabile
  • Mpho Putini
  • Cebo Juju
  • Buhle Thwalintini
  • Gundo Nemukula
  • Ncebekazi Msomi
  • Lebo Matlou

Best Gospel Single

  • Yolokazi
  • Essential Skgadi & Van Vuuren
  • Mosa Confidence Maake
  • Bulelwa Lisa
  • Joseph Khanye
  • The Light Twins
  • Mohale Mamarara
  • Sya Ndlovu
  • Rumbi Shiri
  • Kenny P
  • Nkagiseng Antiti
  • Mpho Putini
  • Botse Mohlala
  • Cebo Juju
  • Pastor Lutendo
  • Gundo Nemukula
  • Makhanya ZN
  • Lebo Matlou
  • Thuso Negza

Best Street Promotional Artist

  • Khulekani
  • Nqaba SM “The Psalmist”
  • Amawele Mawelane
  • Pastor Dada

Best Music Video

  • King D Music
  • Jean Mar T
  • Ndumiso Makubule
  • Mosa Confidence Maake
  • The Light Twins
  • Teffo’s Brothers
  • Sya Ndlovu
  • Mohale Mamarara
  • Zinzi Kahnish
  • Kenny P
  • Tsusie
  • Nokulunga Mabuza
  • Lebo Matlou
  • Makhanya ZN
  • Evangelist Peter

Best Gospel Maskandi

  • Sbuh Mkhwanazi ft. Bonakele
  • Dumangeze Ngcobo
  • Best Gospel House Song
  • Thami Jay ft. Nkagiseng Antiti
  • Athandi Mvusi
  • Shakes Kgafela
  • Jaycee Radebe

Best Gospel Rap/Hip Hop Song

  • Zinzi Kahnish
  • Slovaz

Best African Gospel Artist

  • Jean Mar T – DRC
  • Evangelist Peter – Nigeria
  • Daniel Agyin Goldman – Ghana
  • Chengetai B – Zimbabwe

Best Accapela Album

  • Die Bruin Gospel Project
  • Kopanang Batlhankana
  • Abakhethwa Gospel Singers
  • Bahlanka Ba Lerato

Best Amazion Album

  • Healing Mercy Choristers
  • Ngwazane S
  • CCAC Ministries

Best Traditional Gospel Album

  • Khutso M
  • City Modiba
  • Bushbuckridge Worship Explosion
  • Amawele Mawelane
  • Nnana Komape
  • Christian Ikenna
  • Job Molele
  • Mpilo Kunene

Best Contemporary Gospel Album

  • Mofunk Gospel/Various Artists
  • Nokulunga Mabuza
  • Ncebekazi Msomi
  • King D Music

Best Worship Album

  • OV Prince
  • Jabulile Jay
  • Queen Patience
  • Mosa Sthemba
  • Gcinile Nxumalo

Best Praise Album

  • Sbu Zindela
  • Sya Ndlovu
  • OV Prince
  • Khulekani

Best Gospel Collaboration

  • Rising Sun ft. Ayanda Ntanzi
  • Thina Nemukula ft. Jay Mbiza
  • Sya Ndlovu ft. Mqapheli Ndlovu
  • Mohale Mamarara ft. Nozipho Phiri
  • Samora Mathobela ft. Sipho Ngwenya

Best Gospel Group/Duo

  • Cerenity
  • Bushbuckridge Worship Explosion
  • The Light Twins
  • Rising Sun
  • Die Bruin Gospel Project
  • Mighty Rooted Voices

Best Live Recorded CD

  • Tumisang Seleke – Tulo Ena
  • Pastor Innocent – The Seed of Worship
  • Londiwe Sphe Nxumalo – Ngezelw’isimanga

Best Live Recorded DVD

  • Rising Sun
  • Puleng March
  • Jabulile Jay – Hlanganela
  • City Modiba – Ditaba Tsa Jesu

Best Female Artist

  • Puleng March
  • Fefe
  • Manelli
  • Trica Selala
  • Ncebekazi Msomi
  • Lebo Matlou

Best Male Artist

  • David The King
  • Pastor Innocent
  • Bheki Gwala
  • Siphe Mkokelwa
  • Khulekani
  • PaulK
  • Job Molele
  • City Modiba

Album of the Year

  • Rising Sun – The Rising Glory
  • David The King – Hyms of Faith
  • Khulekani – Ungumhlobo
  • Paul K – In the Beginning
  • Ncebekazi Msomi – The 34th Psalm
  • City Modiba – Ditaba Tsa Jesu

Artist of the Year

  • David The King
  • Khulekani
  • PaulK

Song of the Year

  • Ncebekazi Msomi – ‘Ukufezwa Kwamadinga’
  • Londiwe Sphe Nxumalo – ‘Ngezelw’isimanga’
  • Khulekani – ‘Hlala Nami’
  • Rising Sun – ‘Usefikile’
  • City Modiba – ‘Tsela Ya Nnete’
  • David The King – ‘Pele Hao’
  • Tebogo Mokhowane – ‘Eloi Venda Anthem’

Most Creative Music Video

  • Zinzi Kahnish

Humanitarian Award

  • First Lady of Zululand, Mrs. N Buthelezi
  • Professor Conny Ngubane

Trailblazer Award

  • Smanga Singwane

Five-Fold Ministry Award

  • Apostle S. Maluleke

Gospel Industry Contributor Award

  • Neo Modihapudi

Chairperson’s Award

  • Rebecca Malope
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