Total number of awarded grants: 30
Total value of awarded grants: € 276 000
Number of countries awarded: 17
MIAL funded projects
The Music In Africa Foundation has been implementing the Music In Africa Live (MIAL) project since 2020, in partnership with the German Federal Foreign Office, Siemens Stiftung and Goethe Institut. As part of the project, multiple grants have been distributed to music organisations across the continent. Below is a list of beneficiaries.
2022 Co-hort of MIAL Beneficiaries
CAPACITY BUILDING
ORGANISATION: Antidote Music
CITY & COUNTRY: Mbabane, eSwatini
PROJECT NAME: Vukubone Music Conference
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The conference is intended to provide artists, music producers, artist managers, and record label professionals in eSwatini with the tools to leverage their music careers. As part of the event, eSwatini music industry professionals will participate in panel discussions, masterclasses and networking sessions to explore issues facing the local music industry and to create sustainable career pathways.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 August – 12 September 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Chamwino Arts Center
CITY & COUNTRY: Dodoma, Tanzania
PROJECT NAME: Capacity Building for Local Artist in Dodoma region
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project will tackle all issues affecting traditional cultural groups by organising interactive workshops that will be facilitated by experts as per area of challenge.
The artists will have a platform to share their limitations and challenges with the experts from which the dialogue and mentorship will produce suitable workable solutions. Stakeholders involved vary from government organisations, private sector and social entrepreneurs.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 August – 5 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Chenhaka Trust
CITY & COUNTRY: Mutare, Zimbabwe
PROJECT NAME: AMAB Digital Interactions and Interchange
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The overall goal is to see artists, arts organizations, associations, and cultural practitioners that will participate in this project, set business models with structures that invite investors, ensures continuity, sustainability and growth of the arts business. The project aims to enable all organizations to identify and define who they are, what their core business is, their unique selling points and market costs of their goods/services. This project will explore the tension between arts as an economic activity and arts as a symbolic expression through looking at organizations, governance, identity and labour.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 August – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: InBroadcasting
CITY & COUNTRY: Johannesburg, South Africa
PROJECT NAME: AMPD Band Unlocked Development Program
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: AMPD Band Unlocked development program is aimed at arming South African bands with the necessary tools and information in the form of practical information that they can use to amplify their careers by giving them the ability to start thinking about creating an international footprint.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 15 August – 10 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Musicians Union of Ghana
CITY & COUNTRY: Accra, Ghana
PROJECT NAME: Leveraging Digital and Online Tools for Career Enhancement
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project is part of the capacity building programmes planned by the national leadership of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) to improve the capacities of members in particular and musicians in general to remain competitive in the ever-changing music industry. It will also serve as a Training of Trainers workshop as a way to reach as many musicians nationwide directly.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 August – 16 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: PHAT! Music & Entertainment
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi, Kenya
PROJECT NAME: 7th ONGEA! Eastern Africa Music Summit
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PHAT! shall take an innovative approach to its 7th ONGEA!, as a 100% online summit - like in 2021, using a new online platform - Airmeet. The objectives remain the same however, with a focus on attracting international trade & investment while positioning Kenya as the gateway to the Eastern Africa music industry; amongst others.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 22 August – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Real Black Music
CITY & COUNTRY: Libreville, Gabon
PROJECT NAME: Identité Artistique & Multimedia Journalism
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: HEMA Online Music Academy, a concept carried by Real Black Music, is a French-speaking online platform for short training in the music professions. After a year of operation, the school has registered various profiles which have made it possible to identify specific needs and to put in place more suitable training. The training "Identité Artistique" is provided by Gwen Thomas and the training in “Multimedia Journalism” taught by Hervé Mandina.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 25 July – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
MUSIC ADVOCACY
ORGANISATION: Bae Electronica
CITY & COUNTRY: Johannesburg, South Africa
PROJECT NAME: Raise the bar programme
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Created by Jackie Queens, with the support of With Love Agency, Texx and the City, and shesaid.so South Africa, the Raise the Bar Programme empowers young women through mentoring and work experiences in order to help build the capacity of women in the music industry.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 August – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Hi-Synergy Kenya Limited
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: Vibe na Queen
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ‘Vibe na Queen’ is an all-female online platform of in- depth conversations and organic jam sessions aimed at uniting African women in music; inspired by a traditional basket from the Akamba community called the “Nthungi”.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 15 August – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: iSupport Music Business
CITY & COUNTRY: Durban, South Africa
PROJECT NAME: uMongo Msindo
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project aims to take audiences and musicians alike on a journey through the unique musical heritage of kwaZulu Natal – with a focus on spotlighting of its indigenous instrument players. This province bears a good supply of historical gems located in some of the most rural areas of the region. These men and women trace history, and our work (as cultural researchers and practitioners) is to tell these stories that may otherwise be forgotten. The spread of these musicians across the province brings forward an impressive additional reading of KZN’s historical micro-narratives on musical instruments, history, and usages.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 15 August – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: https://isupportdoyou.com
ORGANISATION: Nuprattu, LDA
CITY & COUNTRY: Maputo, Mozambique
PROJECT NAME: ARTinDEV – Platform for artistic literacy and development
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will tackle the challenges faced by musicians in Mozambique concerning their livelihoods with a focus on protecting musicians’ rights; financial & business literacy and the transfer of industry knowledge.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 8 August – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: N/A
ORGANISATION: Wits University – School of Arts
CITY & COUNTRY: Tshwane & Johannesburg, South Africa
PROJECT NAME: The Malombo Jazz Advocacy Project
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The main goal of the project is to keep the Malombo Jazz heritage alive and share it with younger generations of appreciators through creative skills workshops, mini-concert and a main concert, all of which will be pre-recorded for sharing with a wider community of Jazz appreciators.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 25 July – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
SHOWCASE: CATEGORY A (16 individual performers)
ORGANISATION: Ace Music Limited
CITY & COUNTRY: Kampala, Uganda
PROJECT NAME: The One Song Concert
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Ace Music, in collaboration with the Bodastage and other like-minded partners, is staging “One song concert”. A live music event seeking to harness and showcase the collaboration of several artists on one stage in recognition of the need to bridge the gap between the artists and audiences.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 15 August – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Associacao Cultural Massukos
CITY & COUNTRY: Lichinga, Mozambique
PROJECT NAME: Music is healing and pleasure - Art is work
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: With a hope to support the return of the live music scene as the pandemic draws to an end, “Music Is healing and pleasure – Art is work” will showcase a mix of established professionals with national and international careers, and new emerging talents from Mozambique.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 8 August – 11 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Association Adidodequa
CITY & COUNTRY: Lomé, Togo
PROJECT NAME: Le Live Pour Tous En Ligne
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ADIDODEQUA are developing a platform for live music, and all the performing arts, showcasing talent from Togo. This is to allow internet users to follow the shows in their living room or wherever they are, and expose global audiences to the talent in Togo.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 August – 25 September; 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Bassline Jazz Club
CITY & COUNTRY: Johannesburg, South Africa
PROJECT NAME: Bassline live at The Lyric Theatre Presents Sun El Musician & Friends Msaki and Simmy with Anchored Sound Orchestra Conducted by Ofentse Pitse
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Bassline Live presents a legendary collaboration: Award winning DJ and producer Sun El Musician with Ofentse Pitse, the first African woman conductor, and her Anchored Sound 10 piece orchestra and female vocal quartet. Featured artists will include Msaki and Simmy.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 August – 25 September; 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Contraband Co. Ltd
CITY & COUNTRY: Khartoum, Sudan
PROJECT NAME: Takla Festival
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The festival aims to promote the music of women and musicians outside of the capital, who are enriching the scene with their own original music.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 September – 9 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Dynamuzik A.S.B.L
CITY & COUNTRY: Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
PROJECT NAME: Maadini Music Festival
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Over the years the Maadini Music Festival has become the benchmark meeting place for urban cultures in Africa. Through this International urban music festival, the Dynamuzik A.S.B.L wishes to offer the public an accessible and quality artistic event, while creating a meeting platform for cultural actors from the world of music and entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 August – 30 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Eternity Music Enterprises
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi, Kenya
PROJECT NAME: Women In Music Concert Series
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 'Women In Music Concert Series' is a live-performance showcase featuring four Kenyan female artists. The show is geared to showcase these African music gems via a 2 hour live-performance concert where they will showcase their original music, compositions and arrangements.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 15 August – 30 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Marahaba Music Expo
CITY & COUNTRY: Bujumbura, Burundi
PROJECT NAME: Marahaba Live Concert
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Marahaba Live concert will showcase the musical talents of Ester Nish, Andy Mwag and Timy Nassor to audiences in Burundi and beyond.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 August – 11 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: National Female Artistes’ Association
CITY & COUNTRY: Banjul, The Gambia
PROJECT NAME: Women’s Unite Festival - The Gambia
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Women’s Unite Festival - The Gambia is brought to you by National Female Artist’s Association (NAFAA). The event plans to showcase the talents of Awa Bling, Cess Ngom & many more formidable Gambian female musicians, while also supporting the growth of strong multicultural communities in the Gambia by promoting cultural awareness and highlighting cultural diversity as a positive and valuable resource.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 15 August – 30 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Noukchott Music Action
CITY & COUNTRY: Nouakchott, Mauritania
PROJECT NAME: Oasis Live
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Oasis Live is a 100% live in person event in that will also be broadcast on various online platforms, endeavouring to support the visibility of Mauritanian talents and exposing their richness and multiculturalism to online audiences.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 15 August – 25 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Scene D’Ebene
CITY & COUNTRY: Yaoundé, Cameroon
PROJECT NAME: Escale Music – Special MIAL Edition
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Showcasing musical guests Cameroonian, VIVI Makado officiel , Mr. Leo - Artist , Ivorian, Cilia Jules and Congolese, Lornoar Lornoar, the 5th edition of the Salon de l'Escale Bantoo, will highlight gender inequalities and violence against women.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 25 July – 29 August, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: WAG Entertainment
CITY & COUNTRY: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
PROJECT NAME: Ethiopian Records’s Azmari Synthesis (extended) showcase
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Ethiopian Records’s Azmari Synthesis is a music producer led band, that brings together electronic and acoustic elements as well as traditional Ethio-jazz and electronic elements and melds them into one coherent, cohesive signature sound, following in the footsteps of Ethiopiyawi Electronic. The showcase will be a presentation of this worldly music, for the first time since the pandemic.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 19 August – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
SHOWCASE : Category B ( Minimum 10 individual performers)
ORGANISATION: AndyMkosi (Pty) LTD
CITY & COUNTRY: Cape Town, South Africa
PROJECT NAME: Bedroom Tour
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The return of the Bedroom Tour experience is brought to you by AndyMkosi and friends. Featuring performances by Amarafleur, Luh’ra and AndyMkosi herself, the intimate affair seeks to continue seeking safe spaces for the live music experience.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 15 August – 19 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Bespoke Business Concepts
CITY & COUNTRY: Durban, South Africa
PROJECT NAME: The Craft Harbour African Music Sessions
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: “The Craft Harbour African Music Sessions” music project with South African emerging musicians, singer songwriters, musical poets/word sound artists, will facilitate collaboration to create music together and show case these creations to audiences in South Africa (Durban) and the diaspora live on stage and streamed digitally.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 9 September – 2 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: N/A
ORGANISATION: Creative Matta
CITY & COUNTRY: Accra, Ghana
PROJECT NAME: Adorkor – Virtual Concert
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A concert showcasing the musical talents of Susan Adorkor Augustt Live!
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 1 August – 1 October, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Espace Culturelle Kwetu Arts
CITY AND COUNTRY: Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
PROJECT NAME: JUA
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This double-bill concert will showcase the musical talents of Osée Elektra (Goma) and Freed Mushaga (Bukavu), supported by musicians from different styles of music (Afro-folk, jazz, slam-poetry, etc.)
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 15 August – 30 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Groove Hub
CITY & COUNTRY: Accra, Ghana
PROJECT NAME: Groove Festival
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is Groove Hub’s maiden event where young artists will have a full house concert with both an in-house audience, and online viewers.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 22 August – 30 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Khweva Company Limited
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi, Kenya
PROJECT NAME: Aurientation
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A celebration of ‘Aurientation’, a debut music project released on 31st August 2021 under Khweva by Nairobi-based singer-songwriter and entertainer, Aurie.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: 22 August – 30 September, 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
2021 Co-hort of MIAL Beneficiaries
Total number of awarded grants: 35
Total value of awarded grants: €314 000
Number of countries awarded: 20
ORGANISATION: ANDRYA
CITY & COUNTRY: Khartoum, Sudan
PROJECT NAME: Strengthening the Rhythm: Capacity Building for Musicians in Sudan
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: During the current political transformation in Sudan, artists and creatives lack the skills to capitalize on the period’s opportunities. To bridge this technical and business gap, this project seeks to empower artists career, to ensure this sector continues to grow and benefit from the local opportunities at this critical time in Sudan’s history.
Training modules include: music partnerships and business development, sector sustainability, media relationship building and engagement, digital marketing, branding and technical skills.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Association Africulturban
CITY & COUNTRY: Pikine; Senegal
PROJECT NAME: Music Business Academy
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A program investing in the digital transformation of 15 Senegalese music companies; empowering them with the skills in the management of a cultural enterprise.
-to improve the quality of training programs
-to strengthen the value chain of the music industries, particularly in creation, production, distribution and marketing.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Cultural Arts Centre, University of Tumaini
CITY & COUNTRY: Arusha ; Tanzania
PROJECT NAME: Artist professional skills development
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The trainings on offer include: 1) Arts Management (The DIY Musician [including digital distribution], Branding, True Fans vs. Followers, Building A Team, Networking, The Music Business 101 [including copyright and contracts], ), 2) Government and the Arts (National Arts Council, encouraging creativity, excellence and innovation in the arts), 3) Getting the message out (how to write better scripts for more effective story-telling, using arts to advocate for social change), and 4) Hospitality/Management (team building, understanding client expectations, how to care for clients, food and health safety).
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2021 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Culture funding Watch
CITY & COUNTRY: Tunis; Tunisia
PROJECT NAME: Sustainable Fundraising for Musicians (workshop)
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CFW being one of its kind service providers in the African continent, for whom resources mobilisation is its core competence and mission, has over the last years developed an innovative resources mobilisation strategies capacity building trainings that combines years of CFW experiences. The training is being offered to two groups of 20; the one conducted in French and the other in English.
The program will aim at shifting the thinking from fundraising to resources mobilization and introduce them to more strategic approach to resources their activities whether they are the production of music clip, a festival or a development project.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2021 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: East African Records
CITY & COUNTRY: Kampala; Uganda
PROJECT NAME: Smarts Muziki
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Smarts Muziki is a series of dynamic, 1-5 minute information videos, each explaining a different aspect of the digital music industry, aimed at east African content-creators. Recorded in four languages: English, French, Luganda and Swahili. This easy to understand, expert explained content will be shared on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Pegg Entertainment
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: African Music Scoring
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The African Film Scoring Project will bring together artists with diverse traditional sounds, different backgrounds, and different genres, to learn the art of film scoring.
Hosting 7 upcoming artists with Two trainers to train on vocals and composing for scoring.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: The Kontentt Live
CITY & COUNTRY: Lagos; Nigeria
PROJECT NAME: Women in the Nigerian Live Music Business
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This in-person seminar can be broken down into seminars and masterclasses around contract negotiation, tour management, music business, artist bookings and artist management which would eventually become the pillar for the various digital content that would be derived from it for publication.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: The Ntha Foundation
CITY & COUNTRY: Lilongwe, Malawi
PROJECT NAME: Kwathu Upgrade: Musicians Edition
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Kwathu Upgrade, is a multi-platform project that aims at building capacity of young creatives in Malawi through interactive workshops, content development and distribution as well as a music showcase event. The interactive sessions will be packaged into content which will then be distributed via our online platforms as well as partner digital platforms to increase reach & impact.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2021 – January 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
MUSIC ADVOCACY
ORGANISATION: Accountability Lab
CITY & COUNTRY: Monrovia and Buchanan Cities, Liberia
PROJECT NAME: Voice2Rep: Music for Advocacy
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The main objectives of the project are to build the capacity of young music artists; to promote messaging around civic participation through young artists and community radio stations; and to create linkages among different artists for cross collaboration, learning and advocacy.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2021 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Amnesty International Kenya
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: Artivists Empowerement Program
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Artivists a Empowerment Program is designed to help build up the skills of artivists and give them the required tools to navigate and excel in the creative industry. They will learn how to package art to generate social change in a palatable way. We will concentrate on providing marketing and branding strategies to maximize their audience – especially, in the digital space. Artivists will produce their own content packaging their newly learned skills.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2021 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Leapfrog Technologies
CITY & COUNTRY: Johannesburg & Cape Town; South Africa
PROJECT NAME: Shotgun Story - a series on parents in the music industry
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In a collaboration between Solid Gold Podcasts and Shotgun Tori (independent folk musician and mother of two small children), this 10 part podcast series has conversations with parents in the music industry about the impact that having children has on their careers, (and the coinciding impact on their children) so that insight can be gained into the ways in which the music industry could better support parents, making careers in music both more accessible and more sustainable.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2021 – January 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: POVO Afrika Trust
CITY & COUNTRY: Harare; Zimbabwe
PROJECT NAME: #16WomenVoices
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: #16WomenVoices a project by POVO Afrika Trust in Partnership with Music in Africa Foundation (MIAF) under their Music In Africa Live initiative (MIAL). It consists of performances by upcoming Zimbabwean women tackling themes ranging from ending violence against women and enjoying human rights!
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2021 – January 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Root Afrika Music
CITY & COUNTRY: Lusaka, Zambia
PROJECT NAME: Bia Afrika Cultural Exchange Music Concerts
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Preservation of indigenous music in Southern Africa is at risk. Young people are increasingly seeking livelihoods and opportunities outside of their villages and knowledge of indigenous instruments, music and traditions is being transmitted from one generation to the next at very low rates.
The Bia Afrika concert series ensures continued creative vibrancy in the African folk music community, attracting new audiences and engaging new participants online. A collaborative showcase of performances by indigenous and modern musicians from Southern Africa.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2021 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
SHOWCASE: CATEGORY A (16 individual performers)
ORGANISATION: AFRICAN CULTURAL REGENERATION INSTITUTE
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: The North-Over Experience And Kenya-India Traditional Cultural Music Virtual Exchange
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ACRI presents the #North-over experience, a hybrid open air concert held in ACRI’s 2-acre space in an urban location. This cross-cultural exchange between Kenya and India; showcased local talents to audiences in India and beyond.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2021 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Akacia Productions
CITY & COUNTRY: Dougga; Tunisia
PROJECT NAME: International Dougga Festival
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A musical showcase of Tunisian artists, live from the Palace of Baron d'Érlanger "Ennejma Ezzahra" located in Sidi Bou Said. The This historic monument is rightly considered a jewel of Arab-Islamic architecture in Tunisia, where local influences and Arab-Andalusian typological and decorative elements mingle. Bringing viewers closer to Tunisia and her artists.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Amani Festival
CITY & COUNTRY: Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
PROJECT NAME: Ngoma Ambassador
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Ngoma Ambassador program presents online concerts aimed at promoting 16 winners. Artists who leave to represent the city of Goma on the grand podium of the Amani Festival for 3 days, in front of an audience of more than 34,000 festival-goers.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2021 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Association Benin Revelation Stars
CITY & COUNTRY: Atlantique; Benin
PROJECT NAME: Arène de la musique live des femmes artistes béninoises
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Beninese artists such as KOUDY FAGBEMI, ALINE D and FIFAME and their musicians performed for Arène de la musique live des femmes artistes béninoises. This professional live music experience proudly brings the women of Benin to the world.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2021 – Jan 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Association groupe Somane Taman Tradition Mali
CITY & COUNTRY: Bamako; Mali
PROJECT NAME: 55 TAMAN HITS – HOP
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The 55 Tamans Hip Hop brings together instrumentalists of, the N'goni, The Balafon, The Calabash, guitar, Piano, yabaara, with ten musicians from HIP-HOP and Manding. It culminated in a Show Case at the “La nuit du taman” festival.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Chocolate Milk & Cookies
CITY & COUNTRY: Soweto; South Africa
PROJECT NAME: Unpop Live
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A musical visual experience of performances from an alternative collection of musicians. Filmed at the Credo Mutwa village in Soweto; these performances from Love Glori; H3; Tlale Makhene; Skroef & Spanner and Amaza take on a sonic life of their own.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2021 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE
ORGANISATION: Jamuri Events
CITY & COUNTRY: Kiambu County; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: Jamhuri Jam Sessions
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A cross disciplinary festival that brought together different art forms with a primary focus in music. Jamhuri Jam Sessions presents a blend of multi-disciplinary artists to not only complement each other’s showcase but also allow them to fully explore and exploit their musical might through a heavy digital integration into their expressions of their experiences. Ebe, Swiga; Jah Bruno, Njoki Karu and others, take part in this integrated offering.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
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ORGANISATION: Green Ferry Music Ltd
CITY & COUNTRY: Kigali; Rwanda
PROJECT NAME: I am Hip-Hop
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: I am Hio- Hop virtual edition is a five-episode reality series that follows different artists as they get ready for a live performance.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
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ORGANISATION: Kabann Entertainment
CITY & COUNTRY: Curepipe; Mauritius
PROJECT NAME: OLOLAE
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Ololae was a music showcase series allowing the Mauritian public the opportunity to watch their favourite artists perform and even interact with them from the comfort of their home.
A great show of high quality, streamed on Restream.com and affording viewers the chance to chip in money for greater causes. Featuring Manu Desroches, Mélanie Pérès, Vincent Brasse, Annega and Jason Heerah.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2021 – January 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
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ORGANISATION: Nzango Artist Residency
CITY & COUNTRY: Matola; Mozambique
PROJECT NAME: Chopi Culture – Live // Cultura Chopi - Concerto ao Vivo
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: “Cultura Chopi - Concerto ao Vivo” is digital showcase of traditional Mozambican groups performing to online audiences; brought to you by the Nzango Artists Residency. Timbila Muzimba, Timbila Ta Venancio and Moticoma band are all musicians from the outskirts of Maputo; and this historic opportunity will bring visibility to this musical Mozambican art form.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2021 – December 2021
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
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ORGANISATION: POST POST Entertainment
CITY & COUNTRY: Johannesburg; South Africa
PROJECT NAME: POST POST Digital
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A digital live music experience Recorded live at Constitutional Hill, Johannesburg, the concert sees all artists performing songs old and new. From Ramoba’s “Lefase”; Mx Blouse’s “No Match; Sam Turpin’s “Sahara Flow”; Lex LaFoy’s “I Dare You” and Niza J’s “Judas”, the show features an eclectic mix of genres, traversing rap, folk, soul and R&B. Backed by a band that consists of an accomplished list of musicians, the concert also marks the first time some of these emerging artists, who mostly make digitally produced music, will be playing with a live music band.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2021 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
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ORGANISATION: Sunu Kaddu
CITY & COUNTRY: Dakar; Senegal
PROJECT NAME: Just Live
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The "Just Live" project is a celebration of the last ten years of the artist PPS The Writah, offering a live concert which will be recorded as his 1st live recorded album. This rap legend will be joined by other Senegalese musicians who will share from their catalogues in celebration of this musical milestone & tap into PPS the Writahs existing fanbase.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2021 – January 2021
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
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ORGANISATION: Vesta Orchestra Foundation
CITY & COUNTRY: Lagos; Nigeria
PROJECT NAME: Afri-Classical Concert Series
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Afri-Classical concert series is dedicated to showcasing music by highlife and classical composers from Africa. This edition will be no different; an exciting offering filled with Nigerian Highlife, Opera excerpts, Ballet and Art music.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €10 000
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SHOWCASE : Category B ( Minimum 10 individual performers)
ORGANISATION: Afrika Diva Collectif
CITY & COUNTRY: Kinshasa – Democratic Republic of Congo
PROJECT NAME: YAMBI City 4
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: YAMBI CITY, is a platform for cultural exchange, designed to promote cultural diversity and the unity of Congolese and African women artists, and create a space for exchanges between artistic and cultural expressions that contribute to the promotion, empowerment and emergence of these talents.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2021 – January 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
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ORGANISATION: Cherryapple Limited
CITY & COUNTRY: Gaborone; Botswana
PROJECT NAME: Music & Lights 2021
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Music & Lights 2021is a hybrid live music event with the intention to bring together some of the most current musical acts and contemporary/folktale performing artists. The hybrid event will offer the best performers and generate an overall satisfying experience to both the physical and digital audiences. Our acts will include 10 artists from various genres of music.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2021 – 17 January 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
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ORGANISATION: Fezah App Limited
CITY & COUNTRY: Kampala; Uganda
PROJECT NAME: Fezah Soul Divas
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Fezah Soul Divas brings together Ugandan Soul Ladies to grace the stage and share their musical gifts with online audiences.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
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ORGANISATION: Kivu Youth Entertainment
CITY AND COUNTRY: Goma; Democratic Republic of Congo
PROJECT NAME: Chante et Inspire
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Survival and Hope, bringing together musicians in order to positively inspire our society. A selection of local artists with eclectic and diverse talents; folklore, Congolese rumba, seben, pop, jazz; through the concert we will harness the power of music, offer moments of reflection between artists and encourage listeners and spectators to believe in life, get up, dream and live.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 - February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
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ORGANISATION: LOATAD
CITY & COUNTRY: Accra; Ghana
PROJECT NAME: Music That Matters
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Music That Matters (MTM) is an event series in which we host musicians at LOATAD for an exclusive live acoustic performance, and an in-depth conversation about their work, craft, creative philosophy, and the role their music plays in preserving, connecting, and promoting Ghanaian culture/s, nationally and internationally.
Set in the intimate surroundings of the library's main space, MTM has quickly gained a reputation as Ghana's Tiny Desk after the acclaimed and influential NPR music series, attracting emerging artists of world-class calibre.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
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ORGANISATION: Roots International
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi, Kenya
PROJECT NAME: Poleni (Condolences) Concert
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The concert Poleni (Condolences): Loss, Grief & Healing in Pandemic Times, served as a space for acknowledgement to those who have been stricken with illness or lost loved ones in the last two years (whether related to Covid or not). Hosted by Rashid Jibril of Roots International the concert featured performances by Kato Change, Olivia Ambani, Maia von Lekow and Isaac Kimani.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2021 – February 2021
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
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ORGANISATION: SOTACT Entertainment
CITY & COUNTRY: Lagos, Nigeria
PROJECT NAME: The Influence of Possibilities Expo Show
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Influence of Possibilities Exposé Show (i-OPES) ; is a digital live music experience; showcasing African talent, ready for the world stage. Namely: Kayefi, M Show, Aderinsola, Bibi, Edaoto, Wura Samba and Seun Olota respectively and their works capture the descriptive essence of advocacy, activism, consciousness, Pan-Africanism, Trado-Urban savor and futurism.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2021 - December 2021
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
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ORGANISATION: Stageworx performing Art school
CITY & COUNTRY: Randburg, South Africa
PROJECT NAME: Alumni Presents
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An insightful feature into six successful Stageworx songwriting graduates; their journey’s in the music industry and acoustic performances of their original materials.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2021 – January 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
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ORGANISATION: Web Arts
CITY & COUNTRY: Tunis, Tunisia
PROJECT NAME: Roof Vibration
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A musical experience bringing together a trio of musical genres on one stage. Featuring performances from AYTMA; KAHRUMUSIQA Badiaa Bouhrizi and AURORA Nesrin Jabeur.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €6 000
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2020 cohort of MIAL beneficiaries
Total number of awarded grants: 23
Total value of awarded grants: €160 000
Number of countries awarded: 13
CAPACITY BUILDING
ORGANISATION: Accra Theatre Workshop
CITY & COUNTRY: Accra; Ghana
PROJECT NAME: Broadcasting Live Gigs
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 5 workshops from industry experts, to get artists fit for the digital arena, covering the following:
Live sound; video; lighting; performing for the camera and marketing.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €7 000
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ORGANISATION: Burning Groove
CITY & COUNTRY: Johannesburg; South Africa
PROJECT NAME: How copyrights make royalties
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Making information on music copyright freely available to anyone operating specifically in South Africa. Unpacking what copyrights are and how they can be used to earn money.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – January 2022
GRANT VALUE: €7 000
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ORGANISATION: Lumallas, Achieng & Kavere Advocates
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: Legal challenges for musicians in the digital era
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Local and online training on professional skills to help artists understand and succeed in music business on a national and global stage. Critical topics covered including
1) Arts management
2) Government and the arts
3) Getting the message out (using arts to advocate for social change), and
4) Hospitality/Management
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €7 000
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ORGANISATION: Milestone Studios
CITY & COUNTRY: Cape Town, South Africa
PROJECT NAME: Milestone Mic Methods – Recording African instruments
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Jargon free tutorial videos expertly demonstrating how to capture the sound of their African instruments, both for live streaming and recording. Concise, practical and empowering.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: October 2021 – Nov 2021
GRANT VALUE: €7 000
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ORGANISATION: Santuri East Africa
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: Santuri Sessions - Interactive Learning for Music Producers
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Interactive courses featuring artists and educators who are widely considered some of the most accomplished in the field, providing in-depth learning across a wide spectrum of music production skills. An inspired blend of industry technical knowledge that is not readily available within the region. The workshops were open to the underrepresented, queer-identifying and female aspiring musicians.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: October 2020 – December 2022
GRANT VALUE: €7 000
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ORGANISATION: Tadiazt et Millenium
CITY & COUNTRY: Bomako, Mali
PROJECT NAME: The Malian music industry in the digital age
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Malian music industry in the digital age program, had the objective of enabling artists and professionals to understand the functioning and mechanisms of digital economic models while giving them the essential tools to promote and develop their projects. It also aimed to strengthen the technical capacities of the actors to create high quality content.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: October 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €7 000
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SHOWCASE: TIER 2 (16 individual performers)
ORGANISATION: Akacia Productions
CITY & COUNTRY: Douga, Tunisia
PROJECT NAME: Tunes
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TUNES CONCERTS, in this special edition, offers an exclusive musical experience by featuring artists recognized for their sense of innovation; Gultrah Sound System, Dendri Stambeli Movement and Yuma.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
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ORGANISATION: Espace Culturel YARO
CITY & COUNTRY: Pointe-Noire / Congo-Brazzaville
PROJECT NAME: Concert Live en Ligne N'sangu Ndji-Ndji 2020
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Relive in 30min the performance of the BNG Band Group during the N'SANGU NDJI-NDJI 2020 festival.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: January 2022 – February 2022
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
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ORGANISATION: FreeMe Digital
CITY & COUNTRY: Lagos, Nigeria
PROJECT NAME: #Zone3 Live
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A fiery #Zone3Live concert featuring The Cavemen., Singah, Magnito, Anita Jini, Maka, Ninety, Cyclone Artemis, and a host of other acts from The Freeme Space, Lagos.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
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ORGANISATION: Goodtimes Entertainment
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: Blankets and Wine presents Nairobi
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An artistic mix of film and concert which pays tribute to Nairobi and its culture. Featured headline performers were BENSOUL; Muthoni Drummer Queen and NVIIRI The Storyteller.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
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ORGANISATION: Mushroom Hour Half Hour
CITY & COUNTRY: Johannesburg; South Africa
PROJECT NAME: Unplugged mushrooms
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A curated concert experience which features performances by vocalist, composer and outstanding performer, Zoë Modiga; the influential and revered band The Muffinz; Subusile Xaba, a guitar maestro seeking higher levels with every chord strung; the boom bap song-seeker, maker and accomplished artist, Melo B Jones; forward-thinking supremo, Q, who brings with him extra heat from his Johnny Cradle days; and a refreshing voice on the South African jazz landscape, Linda Sikhakhane -- with support from their respective bands.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
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ORGANISATION: Orgasmic Music Gallery
CITY & COUNTRY: Stellenbosch; Western Cape
PROJECT NAME: Blues Rock & Roots
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Orgasmic Music Gallery presents Blues Rock and Roots ft. Urban Village Music, Albert Frost Trio & Tubatsi Moloi, Congo Cowboys and The Black Cat Bones.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – Dec 2020
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
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ORGANISATION: Rooftop Promotions
CITY & COUNTRY: Harare; Zimbabwe
PROJECT NAME: Theatre in the park
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Bulawayo-based Afro Jazz/Gospel star Vuyo Brown will take to the Theatre in the Park stage, hosted by Rooftop Promotions. The soulful singer is among three local artists selected to be showcased across this digital program.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: October 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
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ORGANISATION: Studio Sankara
CITY & COUNTRY: Dakar, Senegal
PROJECT NAME: Un autre monde est possible
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: "Another world is possible" is a concert experience offered by Studio Sankara with the following musicians from Dakar; AWADI, KORKA, BOUBACAR DIALLO and EL MAESTRO. (ENG)
"Un autre monde est possible", c’est une expérience de concert que vous propose le Studio Sankara avec les musiciens suivants de Dakar; AWADI, KORKA, BOUBACAR DIALLO et EL MAESTRO . (FR)
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
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ORGANISATION: Studio Tisa
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: NEXT Festival By StudioTISA
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A digital festival showcasing the musical talents of these fine artists from East Africa:
Mery Paige; Ayrosh; Chemutai Sage; Zaituni Wambui
Shae Gibenzi; Mbogi Konnection; Maga The Fella; Nick Agesa;
Apesi; Victoria Gichora; Zippie Nyumu; Rojazz Oleman;
Phyl The Kangogo and Redfourth Chorus
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – Dec 2020
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
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ORGANISATION: Woman Cultural Centre
CITY & COUNTRY: Huye; Rwanda
PROJECT NAME: I have a drum
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In solidarity with iNgoma Nshya, “I have a drum” was a concert hosted to contribute to the rise of a vibrant, bold, contemporary and female drumming industry.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Not broadcast
ORGANISATION: We Heart Beat
CITY & COUNTRY: Johannesburg; South Africa
PROJECT NAME: Nyege Nyege Beats
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NyegeNyegeBEATS live showcase picnic, featured four live performances by South African artists, namely MUZI, Red Robyn Music, Morena Leraba and Espacio Dios. The line-up was complemented by two pre-recorded DJ sets, one by Gina Jeanz and another by Sptmbr Yngstr.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €8 000
CITY & COUNTRY: Johannesburg; South Africa
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SHOWCASE : Tier 1 ( Minimum 10 individual performers)
ORGANISATION: Creative Education and Empowerment Zanzibar
CITY & COUNTRY: Stone Town, Zanzibar
PROJECT NAME: Contemporary Zanzibar - The Sounds of a new Generation
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CEEZ Africa presented their first interactive virtual experience from Zanzibar with the support of the Music in Africa Foundation.
Contemporary Zanzibar - The Sounds of a new Generation fea-tures renowned Afro-Taarab fusion band Siti & the Band and mul-ti-talented, Zenji Boy. Contemporary Zanzibar is a celebration of the sounds of a new generation, intending to expose the music to a wider audience while showing support to overcome the financial fallouts caused by the Coronavirus.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €5 000
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ORGANISATION: Decimal Media
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: Decimal Chronicles - The Fresh Edition
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Decimal Records presents a performance Featuring: Zzero Sufuri, Brian Nadra, KonKodi, Bon'Eye and the Beat ropes Band. Performing their greatest and latest Hits from their forth coming Albums. It’s a celebration of Kenyan music and the entertainment value on our artists.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €5 000
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ORGANISATION: Fezah App
CITY & COUNTRY: Kampala; Uganda
PROJECT NAME: FEZAH ONLINE PAY PER VIEW SERIES
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A pay per view series showcasing a mix of established and up & coming musicians from Uganda.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: October 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €5 000
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ORGANISATION: JEE Media Limited
CITY & COUNTRY: Nairobi; Kenya
PROJECT NAME: NairoBass 5 - The Live Edition
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: #NairoBass is proud to present season 5, The Live Edition concert. It is a celebration of the African spirit to rise through tough times such as those brought about by the pandemic in 2020.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €5 000
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ORGANISATION: Shakti Soul
CITY & COUNTRY: Gaborone; Botswana
PROJECT NAME: Naked Soul Digi Groove
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A showcase experience featuring the musical talents of Botswana’s finest Artists : Mpho Sebina, Mane Dilla, Jordan Moozy, Their Real Names, Jay Aye Dee Eee, Flex The Ninja ft Veezo View and Malcom VX, Sebaga, M.A.R.S, NZA and YPG Jones.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €5 000
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ORGANISATION: Teka Works
CITY & COUNTRY: Johannesburg; South Africa
PROJECT NAME: Teka 360
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: With the Teka 360 experience, music fans will get to enjoy the Xhosa hip hop of Laliboi alongside the township tech and Afro-house of Spoek Mathambo and Batuk, before going deep into the roots of maskandi maestro Vukazithathe and Ghanaian master percussionist Kojo Lion. The Teka crew was also joined by the rising future soul star Witney, and melodic Afro-tech bangers from Manyelo Dafro (Aero Manyelo & Dafro).
IMPLEMENTATION DATES: November 2020 – December 2020
GRANT VALUE: €5 000
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