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SA: MPASA to host webinar on mental health in the music industry

SA: MPASA to host webinar on mental health in the music industry

Deezer to let users filter out fully AI-generated music

Deezer to let users filter out fully AI-generated music

ACCES unveils stellar programme for 2026 edition

ACCES unveils stellar programme for 2026 edition

SlikourOnLife to present Toss, Touchline and Mad Buddies at ACCES 2026

SlikourOnLife to present Toss, Touchline and Mad Buddies at ACCES 2026

Berlin’s HKW to host concert and discussion honouring Fela Kuti

Berlin’s HKW to host concert and discussion honouring Fela Kuti

Gambia: Suntou Susso announce UK tour for ‘The Path of a Griot’

Gambia: Suntou Susso announce UK tour for ‘The Path of a Griot’

Plea for support: Zim music studio damaged by hailstorm

Plea for support: Zim music studio damaged by hailstorm

Dlala Thukzin to make Ghana debut at Accra House Fest

Dlala Thukzin to make Ghana debut at Accra House Fest

Zimbabwean Afro-house artists unite for ‘Inner Visions’ compilation

Zimbabwean Afro-house artists unite for ‘Inner Visions’ compilation

CAPASSO backs global principles for fair generative AI music licensing

CAPASSO backs global principles for fair generative AI music licensing

SA: MUSA shares new album ‘UHAMBO’

SA: MUSA shares new album ‘UHAMBO’

SA: CAPASSO names 10 recipients of second CSI funding round

SA: CAPASSO names 10 recipients of second CSI funding round

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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Zaituni

Zaituni

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Nairobi, Kenya

In operation since:

2022

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Zaituni

BIO

Zaituni is a Nairobi-born singer, songwriter, and performer using sound to bridge tradition and
modernity. She was raised in a home steeped in melody, where her mother played early Taarab
cassettes. These analog recordings, made before synths and keyboards gained prominence,
carried the raw essence of Swahili rhythm and drums, imprinting deeply on her artistic
sensibilities years later.

In 2018, Zaituni began pursuing music professionally, developing a unique style she calls Urban
Taarab: a contemporary take on the Swahili coastal genre infused with Arabic scales, intricate
vocal runs, and modern sonic elements. Her inspirations include genre pioneers like Siti binti
Saad, the first recorded Taarab artist and feminist icon, and Bi Kidude, her fierce musical
understudy.

Zaituni thrives on stage, where she channels music with instinctive grace and transcendent
resonance. Her work frequently explores themes of love and healing, while bringing listeners
into vividly imaginative soundscapes.

Her debut EP ‘Labor Of Love’ quickly resonated with listeners upon release, while its single
“Tamu” continues to draw attention for its sensual, hypnotic pull.
Music is her catharsis and has been her sanctuary in moments of healing. She hopes her songs
offer the same solace to others while being a catalyst for deeper conversations about the human
experience.

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UNANIPA vizurii hivii… on track to 20k🥹 #music # #love #urbantaarab

UNANIPA vizurii hivii… on track to 20k🥹 #music # #love #urbantaarab

September 4, 2026
Zaituni - Unanipa (Official Music Video)

Zaituni - Unanipa (Official Music Video)

August 21, 2026
Zaituni at Bizarre Bazaar Easter Festival

Zaituni at Bizarre Bazaar Easter Festival

March 30, 2026
Zaituni - Utaweza (Live at Hearth Summit)

Zaituni - Utaweza (Live at Hearth Summit)

March 26, 2026
Zaituni - Huyo

Zaituni - Huyo

March 25, 2026
Zaituni - Pressure

Zaituni - Pressure

March 17, 2026
Zaituni - Huyo (Live at Mapenzi Vibandaski)

Zaituni - Huyo (Live at Mapenzi Vibandaski)

March 10, 2026
“Tamu” was inspired by RAYE

“Tamu” was inspired by RAYE

February 11, 2026
“Tamu” was an experimental track

“Tamu” was an experimental track

February 10, 2026
Breaking Down "Tamu" | Notes From The Lab

Breaking Down "Tamu" | Notes From The Lab

February 10, 2026
Performing “Ananipenda” at Blankets & Wine

Performing “Ananipenda” at Blankets & Wine

February 2, 2026
Breaking Down "Ananipenda" | Notes From The Lab

Breaking Down "Ananipenda" | Notes From The Lab

February 2, 2026
“Ananipenda” helped me become a better performer

“Ananipenda” helped me become a better performer

February 1, 2026
Running out of lyrics when writing “Nipende”

Running out of lyrics when writing “Nipende”

January 29, 2026
Breaking Down "Nipende" | Notes From The Lab

Breaking Down "Nipende" | Notes From The Lab

January 29, 2026

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