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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Enugu, Nigeria

In operation since:

2022

Contact person:

Renstar Boy

BIO

Renstar Boy (Nwodo Collins Chibuike)

 

Renstar Boy (born August 23, 2000) is a Nigerian-born, British–American DJ, recording artist, songwriter, and producer known for his genre-blending Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afro-fusion sound. As an entrepreneur and music executive, he has held a wide range of roles in the music industry – including audio engineer, mixing and mastering engineer, music director, executive producer, creative director, label executive, A&R executive, publisher, and music manager – in addition to performing as a DJ and content creator. Renstar Boy is the founder and CEO of several companies: he launched Ecomnivanserl Music Corporation (EMC) ™ in 2015 and Vibysttxr Music Group (VMG) in 2017 (serving as Founder & Executive Chairman), and later founded the Songetify music‐tech platform and Renzti Corporation (under the Renzti Holdings umbrella) to support his music ventures. His multinational career is anchored in Lagos, Nigeria (with operational hubs in London, UK and New York, USA), reflecting his Nigerian, British, and American identity.

 

Professional roles: DJ; recording/performing artist; songwriter; producer (music/record producer); music executive; audio, mixing & mastering engineer; record engineer; music director; entrepreneur; businessman; content creator; music manager; creative director; executive producer; label executive; A&R executive; publisher.

 

Executive titles: Founder & CEO of Vibysttxr Music Group; Founder & CEO of Songetify; Founder & Group Chair (Renzti Holdings) and CEO (Renzti Corporation). He leads these ventures as creative strategist and executive producer.

 

 

Career

 

Renstar Boy began releasing music in 2015 and has been active in the industry since then. In 2017 he established Vibysttxr Music Group (VMG), a full-service record label and creative agency. Under VMG, he has developed artists and released music internationally, securing editorial playlist placements and radio support across Africa, Europe and North America. VMG’s multinational footprint (headquartered in Lagos with hubs in New York and London) enables global release strategies and cross-border marketing. He continues to expand VMG’s roster with emerging talents and collaborates closely with in-house producers (such as Renzti Sounbeatz and Legendzury) to craft his releases.

 

Musically, Renstar Boy’s work is genre-fluid and experimental, blending contemporary Nigerian sounds with global influences. His songs often feature vibrant Afrobeat rhythms and amapiano grooves, while also touching on gospel, hip-hop and other styles. Over the years he has released a string of singles and EPs that showcase his evolving sound and collaborative approach. Notable tracks include the 2022 single “Shock Them,” which garnered regional streaming and radio attention, and the 2024 single “Forever.” In 2025, he released several high-profile collaborations – for example, “Soar” (feat. Bysttxr, Halix & Ralix, Legendzury & Renzti Sounbeatz) and “Echoes” (feat. Halix, Ralix & Legendzury) – that highlight his connection with fellow VMG artists. Across all his releases, Renstar Boy is credited as the primary songwriter and producer, and he often takes a hands-on role in the mixing and mastering of his music.

 

Musical Style and Brand Identity

 

Renstar Boy’s brand is built around Afro-fusion entertainment and artist entrepreneurship. He positions himself as a modern African music innovator – a creative lead with a global perspective. His lyrical themes and melodies draw from Nigerian and broader African culture, yet his productions incorporate Western and experimental elements. Visual branding for Renstar Boy and VMG often features a blend of urban and futuristic aesthetics, aligning with the label’s goal of rivaling major international music houses. He maintains a professional image on DSP profiles and social media, using consistent logos and graphics (often referencing the Vibysttxr/VMG stylings) to reinforce his brand identity across platforms.

 

Renstar Boy also emphasizes music ownership and independence in his brand narrative. All of his music is officially released and distributed via Songetify – the digital distribution platform he founded – rather than through third-party aggregators. Songetify serves as the official distribution channel for VMG releases, allowing Renstar Boy and his artists to retain full creative and ownership control. This proprietary distribution model underpins the Renstar Boy/Vibysttxr ecosystem, highlighting the entrepreneurial and self-sufficient ethos of his brand.

 

Business Ventures and Ventures

 

Renstar Boy is as active behind the scenes as he is onstage. His ventures form a cohesive brand ecosystem spanning music, technology, and business services. Key enterprises include:

 

Vibysttxr Music Group (VMG): Founded in 2017, VMG is a multinational record label and entertainment company. As Founder & Executive Chairman, Renstar Boy oversees A&R, production, marketing and artist development for VMG. The label provides a full suite of music services (recording, publishing, distribution, sync licensing, etc.) to its roster.

 

Songetify: A proprietary music-tech platform and distribution service created by Renstar Boy. Songetify functions as a marketplace and artist dashboard system, enabling artists (initially VMG signees) to release music and manage rights. The Songetify platform is explicitly part of Renstar Boy’s ecosystem.

 

Ecomnivanserl Music Corporation (EMC)–large, multinational music ecosystem, record label, and management company. Owned by Renzti Holdings and held by Nwodo Collins Chibuike, it functions as a comprehensive brand covering publishing, studios, and agencies. 

 

Renzti Holdings / Renzti Corporation: The parent holding company (founded in 2021) for Renstar Boy’s creative and tech entities. Renzti Holdings centralizes ownership of the brands and assets. Renstar Boy is the Founder and Group Chair of Renzti Holdings, with Renzti Corporation serving as the operating subsidiary. This structure ensures all his businesses (VMG, Songetify, and related imprints) are coordinated under one group.

 

 

In each company, Renstar Boy holds the top executive position (CEO or Chair) and often serves as the chief creative strategist and executive producer. He is involved in the detailed operations – from shaping artist development to approving marketing strategies – reflecting his role as a serial entrepreneur and businessman. Across the VMG/Songetify/Renzti group, he liaises with global partners, manages A&R decisions, and ensures professional rights management is in place for his catalog.

 

Discography (Selected Releases)

 

Renstar Boy’s discography to date is anchored by singles and EPs rather than full albums. Notable releases include:

 

Calling – EP (2022). This debut EP includes tracks like “Body” and “The Best,” co-produced by Renzti Sounbeatz.

 

Rensty 2022 – Single (2022). An early single blending Afrobeat and experimental elements.

 

Shock Them – Single (2022). A breakout single that received regional airplay and playlist support.

 

Forever – Single (2024). A mid-career release that showcased a polished production and gained streaming traction.

 

Soar – Single (2025). A high-profile collaboration featuring Bysttxr, Halix & Ralix, Legendzury & Renzti Sounbeatz, illustrating Renstar Boy’s role as a lead artist and collaborator.

 

Echoes – Single (2025). A subsequent single featuring Halix, Ralix & Legendzury, further expanding his catalog in 2025.

 

 

All these releases have been distributed through Songetify (his own platform) to digital stores and streaming services. Renstar Boy continues to work on new music, with each project reinforcing his growing presence in the Afrobeats and global-fusion markets.

 

Sources: Official label and company materials; music platform listings (Apple Music); company profile content. (All citations above correspond to opened source pages.)

Photos

Music

Amapiano Yebo Vibe (feat. Remavinmo)

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Ada Nna

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Never Love Again

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Echoes.mp3

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Many

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No Play Me (feat. Renstar Boy, Halix and Ralix, Bysttxr, Legendzury)

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Disturbance

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Body

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Side

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