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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Muzikol Music Awards 2021 : qui sont les artistes nominés ?

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Burna Boy (Nigeria), Salatiel (Cameroun), Fally Ipupa (RDC), Yemi Alade (Nigeria) et Sarkodie (Ghana) sont parmi les artistes nominés aux MUMAs 2021. Ils concourent tous pour le prix de « Best African Artist » (Meilleur artiste africain de l’année).

La chanteuse camerounaise Darina Victry décroche deux nominations dans les catégories « Best African Song » et « Best Song » pour son tube « Laisse-Moi t’aimer ».

Les artistes camerounais Ko-C, Magasco, Coco Argentée, Lady Ponce, Mimi, Indira Baboke, sont respectivement nommés dans les catégories « Best Male Artist » (Meilleur artiste masculin) et « Best Female Artist » (Meilleure artiste féminine).

Master KG est également présente sur la liste nomination. L’auteur du tube viral  « Jerusalema » est en compétition avec Charlotte Dipanda, Davido, Salatiel et le rappeur sud-africain Nasty C pour remporter le prix du « Meilleur album africain de l’année » (Best African Album/EP).

Il faut rappeler que les MUMAs, lancés en 2020, récompensent les artistes ainsi que les professionnels reconnus pour leur contribution dans le secteur musical et culturel du Cameroun et du continent africain.

« Nous pensons que pour que l’industrie de la musique africaine prospère vraiment, les Africains doivent eux-mêmes raconter leurs propres histoires et avoir le contrôle sur leurs propres récits », avait récemment déclaré Nges Brian, initiateur des MUMAs.

La première édition des MUMAS avait entre autres honoré les artistes Stanley Enow, Blanche Bailly, Master KG, ainsi que le réalisateur camerounais Dr Nkeng Stephens.

Les MUMAs 2021 vont récompenser les musiciens ainsi que les acteurs de l’industrie du divertissement dans plus de 30 catégories, dont 26 consacrées essentiellement à l’industrie musicale et culturelle au Cameroun.

L’événement qui se tiendra sur deux jours prévoit de rassembler le premier jour les promoteurs de l’événement , environ 500 professionnels, pour réseauter et échanger sur des opportunités existantes dans l’industrie musicale camerounaise et africaine. La cérémonie de remise des prix sera diffusée en direct à la télévision.

Vous pouvez voter pour vos artistes préférés en cliquant ici.

Voici la liste complète des nominations :

Best African Artist

  • Wizkid
  • Burna Boy
  • Fally Ipupa
  • Diamond Platnumz
  • Davido
  • Salatiel
  • Yemi Alade
  • Sarkodie

Best African Song

  • Wizkid ft Tems – Essence
  • Simi – Duduke
  • Fally Ipupa – Massage
  • Ckay – Love Nwatiti
  • Diamond Platnumz ft Koffi Olomide – Waah
  • Patoranking – Abule
  • Darina Victry- Laisse-Moi T’aimer
  • Focalistic ft Davido – K Star Remix

Best African Music Producer

  • Pheelz Mr Producer
  • Phillbill
  • Rexxie
  • Master KG
  • Telz Funkula
  • Bebi Philip
  • Rico King
  • Djizzo

Best African Video Director

  • Mr Tcheck
  • Unlimited LA
  • Allison Swank
  • Dr Nkeng Stephens
  • Director K
  • Dammy Twitch
  • TG Omori
  • Director Kenny

Best Male Artist

  • Ko-C
  • Magasco
  • Aveiro Djess
  • Tzy Panchak
  • Salatiel

Best Female Artist

  • Kameni
  • Coco Argentee
  • Mimie
  • Lady Ponce
  • Indira Baboke

Best Song

  • Witty Minstrel ft Magasco, Vernyuy Tina,Awu, Kameni,Gasha, Mr. Leo – Be Proud – Remix
  • Aveiro Djess – Nyama
  • Happy d’Efoulan – Tchepou Tchepou
  • Ko-C ft Coco Argentée – Caleçon
  • Darina Victry – Laisse-Moi T’aimer

Best Collaboration

  • Witty Minstrel ft Magasco, Vernyuy Tina, Awu, Kameni, Gasha, Mr. Leo – Be Proud – Remix
  • Ko-C ft Coco Argentée – Caleçon
  • Happy d’Efoulan ft Mani Bella – Je n’ai rien fait
  • Magasco ft Lady Ponce – Nyang Nyang Remix
  • Salatiel Ft Rutchelle – Good Girl
  • Fhish ft Longue Longue – Njoh
  • Tzy Panchak ft Stanley Enow and Kameni – Amin

Best Hip Hop Artist

  • Minks
  • Jovi
  • Xzafrane
  • Big G Baba
  • Mic Monsta

Best Urban Artist

  • Ko-C
  • Stanley Enow
  • Magasco
  • Tzy Panchak
  • Salatiel

Best Gospel Artist

  • Indira Baboke
  • John Duchant
  • Guy Michel Kingue
  • Akubai
  • Elizabeth Tekeh

Best Traditional Artist

  • Witty Minstrel
  • Chilli Wawaye
  • Verynyuy Tina
  • Ibali
  • Lexy

Best Performer

  • Aveiro Djess
  • Ko-C
  • Stanley Enow
  • Coco Argentee
  • Salatiel

Best Dance Group

  • Cameroon Dance Academy
  • AOG Dance Academy
  • Family Dance Crew
  • Xtreme Dance Crew
  • Universal Dance Academy

Best Music Producer

  • Phillbill
  • IVO
  • Salatiel
  • Abztrumental
  • Dijay Karl

Best Video Director

  • Mr Tcheck
  • Director Chuzih
  • Dr Nkeng Stephens
  • Mr Adrenaline
  • Ada Akenji

Best Music Magazine/Blog

  • 237showbiz
  • Viola Moi
  • Kimbi Blog
  • Zinzin Magazine
  • KESA Magazine

Best Visual/Graphic Artist

  • Djay Studios
  • Asek Art
  • Landry Toukam Films
  • Rare Concepts
  • The Bridge Agency

Best Fashion Stylist

  • Sawali le Parisien
  • Taku Claude
  • Clap Style Empire
  • Whizz Kliff Fashion
  • Sha Sha Design
  • Pafe Style

Best Song Writer

  • Charlotte Dipanda
  • Mic Monsta
  • Jovi
  • Salatiel
  • Mr Leo

Best Artist Manager

  • Ade Betrand ( Salatiel)
  • Micheal Happi ( Aveiro Djess)
  • Ahmed Baron (Tzy Panchak)
  • Thierry Ayisi( Mimie)
  • Achu Norman ( Rinyu)
  • Veronique Nganjui ( Kameni)

Best Public Relations

  • Victor Kange
  • Hovareigns Entertainment
  • Dariche Nehdi
  • Ndicho Boris
  • Didier Kouamo

Best Record Label

  • Blu Nation Recording
  • Empire Company
  • Lionn Production
  • New Bell Music
  • Akumba Music

Best Music Promoter

  • Don Jumper
  • Bimstr
  • Baba Samba
  • 237Showbiz
  • Urban Bridge

Best Music DJ

  • DJ Sallas
  • DJ Dertsman
  • DJ Judex
  • DJ Wazabanga
  • DJ Cyrus Black

Best Album/EP

  • Salatiel – African Represented
  • Charlotte Dipanda – CD
  • Mic Monsta – Vibes Clinic
  • Indira Baboke – souffle Noveau
  • Jovi – Young Vizu anointed Mboko Supreme

Next Rated Musical Artist

  • Mary Asaba
  • Cysoul
  • Esthetique Mouana
  • Happy d’Efoulan
  • Remii
  • Martin Newsongz

Next Rated Musical Professional

  • Micheal Zamani
  • Tecno Brian
  • Corporate Esimo
  • Kimbi Randy
  • Orphilia Corrine

Under 20 Talent Award

  • Faith Fidel
  • Corporate Esimo
  • Khoruz
  • Maxime Le Vitisse
  • Otang

Biggest African Music Exporter

  • Burna Boy
  • Master KG
  • Ckay
  • Wizkid
  • Davido
  • Diamond Platnumz
  • Fally Ipupa
  • Sarkodie

Best African Artist Manager

  • Bose Ogulu (Burna Boy)\
  • Sallam Saraff ( Diamond Platnumz)
  • Colin Gayle ( Nasty C)
  • Angeltown ( Sarkodie)
  • Ikemefuna ( Olamide)
  • Sunday Aare ( Wizkid)
  • Ade Betrand ( Salatiel)
  • Asa Asika ( Davido)

Best African Album/EP

  • Master KG – Jerusalema Deluxee
  • Salatiel – African Represented
  • Davido – Better Times
  • Burna Boy – Twice as Tall
  • Yemi Alade – Empress
  • Nasty C – Zulu man with Some Power
  • Bebi Phillip – On the Track
  • Fally Ipupa – Tokooos II
  • Wizkid – Made in Lagos
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