23 Oct 2023Open call: Songwriting competition in Ghana and NigeriaSubmissions are ongoing for the fifth edition of the Akinyemi Law Songwriters Competition.By Gabriel Myers Hansen
29 Aug 2023Open call: Bob Dylan Center Songwriter FellowshipApplications are currently ongoing for the maiden Bob Dylan Center (BDC) Songwriter Fellowship...By Gabriel Myers Hansen
12 May 2023Kenyan musician Ondara wins International Songwriting...Kenyan-born American artist JS Ondara has been announced as the winner of the 2022 International...By Peter Choge
06 Sep 2022Tems to receive BMI Impact AwardNigerian Afrobeats singer Tems will receive UK-based performance rights organisation BMI’s Impact...By Gabriel Myers Hansen
03 Nov 2021Nigeria: Mike Frost wins song contestNigerian musician Mike Frost has won the third edition of the Akinyemilaw Song Challenge following...By Gabriel Myers Hansen
10 Jun 2021Call for applications: Merck Foundation 2021 songwriting...German organisation the Merck Foundation, in partnership with African First Ladies, is calling on...By Butchie Seroto
31 May 2021Call for registrations: Population Clubs project in EgyptThe Ministry of Youth and Sports in Egypt and the Etijah Foundation, a youth and development...By Lucy Ilado
14 May 2021Call for participation: Afro Arts SA Rhythm and Blues...Afro Arts SA is inviting interested participants to attend its free Rhythm and Blues virtual...By Butchie Seroto
11 Feb 2021Spotify launches songwriter hub NoteableSpotify on 10 February announced that it had launched a songwriters’ website called Noteable .By Butchie Seroto
24 Nov 2020Call for registrations: Songwriting masterclass for North...Established and aspiring songwriters from Northern Africa can register for the Cookout Africa...By Lucy Ilado
14 Aug 2020Call for registrations: Songwriting masterclass in Southern...African Export–Import Bank is calling on professional and aspiring songwriters to register for the...By Butchie Seroto
27 Jul 2020Call for registration: Songwriting masterclass for East...Established and upcoming songwriters from East Africa can register for the Cookout Africa...By Lucy Ilado