Music in Africa

17/11/2024

: The home of music creatives.

15/11/2024

The discussion centred around the role of streaming platforms, effective regulatory frameworks, and global cooperation to secure fair value share. panel discussions.

15/11/2024

Don’t miss the Showcase Festival today, 15 November, at Mundi Centre in Kigali, Rwanda! Catch Nasty C SA and other incredible African artists performing live.

Grab your tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/25s8kutb

15/11/2024

Collective management executives discussed the growing importance of effectively managing and collecting music rights revenue to ensure fair compensation for artists and creators.

15/11/2024

Legendary musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka - Princess of Africa has arrived at in Kigali, Rwanda, accompanied by Music In Africa Foundation chairperson Maimouna Dembélé and MIAF executive director Eddie Hatitye. She is set to deliver her highly anticipated keynote address.

15/11/2024

Day 2: We’re up and running!

15/11/2024

Highlights from Day 1 of . Stay tuned for more updates!

14/11/2024

Highlights from Nasty C SA and Makerverse SA Founder Tobie Van Zyl's conference session.

14/11/2024

Highlights from our exhibition area and intimate interview sessions.

14/11/2024

Nasty C SA and Makerverse SA Founder Tobie Van Zyl highlighted the digital age as a game-changer for African music. The award-winning rapper also spoke about how artists are now empowered to independently build and monetize their brands.

14/11/2024

Eva Ndumbe, professionnelle influente dans le secteur de la musique et des médias au Cameroun, fait partie de la délégation de Création Africa qui participera à ACCES 2024, la conférence musicale phare organisée par Music In Africa à Kigali du 14 au 16 novembre. Ce partenariat réunit plus de 25 professionnels africains et français, offrant ainsi des opportunités uniques de réseautage, de collaboration et de partage d'expertise.

Dans ce contexte, Madame Ndumbe nous livre ses réflexions sur cette alliance stratégique entre ACCES et Création Africa, qui vise à renforcer les capacités des artistes africains, stimuler l'innovation et explorer de nouvelles pistes pour le développement de la musique sur le continent. Elle aborde également les défis et les opportunités apportés par les nouvelles technologies et les plateformes numériques, qui jouent un rôle clé dans l'avenir des artistes africains.

Eva Ndumbe, professionnelle influente dans le secteur de la musique et des médias au Cameroun, fait partie de la délégation de Création Africa qui participera à ACCES 2024, la conférence musicale phare organisée par Music In Africa à Kigali du 14 au 16 novembre. Ce partenariat réunit plus d...

14/11/2024

Olivier Laouchez (Founder & CEO, Trace), Thando Makhunga (Managing Director, Sheer Publishing Africa), Thando Nyameni (Managing Director, KUMISA), Indi Chawla (Head of International Relations, MLC), and Abaasa Rwemereza (Founder, AUMEX) shared insights on monetisation strategies for independent African artists in a global market.

14/11/2024

SAMRO CEO Annabell Lebethe delivered a powerful keynote address at , educating delegates about her organisation’s role in the collective management ecosystem. The premier music conference is underway in Kigali, Rwanda!

14/11/2024

DAY 2 Conference sessions at | Kigali | Rwanda 🇷🇼 | 14-16 November

🌍 Festivals, touring networks and collaboration: navigating the African live music circuit
🌍 Date and time: 15 November | 15:45 to 16:45
🌍 Venue: KCC (Kigali Convention Centre) -Auditorium
🌍 Registration link in Bio

🌍 Learn about the dynamics of African live music, how to overcome the challenges and maximize the opportunities within the continent’s vibrant live music scene. Industry leaders and artists will share insights on the vital role festivals play in showcasing talent, while the emergence of festival circuits is creating new platforms for artists to connect with diverse audiences. The conversation will also highlight the power of collaborations within the live music industry, and how these collaborations are driving creativity and expanding market reach.

14/11/2024

DAY 2 Conference sessions at | Kigali | Rwanda | 14-16 November

Presented by: Warner & Africori

🌍 Unlocking opportunities for African artists: Inside Warner music’s acquisition of Africori

🌍 Date and time: 15 November | 15:15 to 15:45
🌍 Venue: KCC (Kigali Convention Centre) -Auditorium
🌍 Registration link in Bio

🌍 Join Laverne Thomas and Yoel Kenan for an exclusive deep dive into Warner Music's acquisition of Africori. Learn how this strategic move is shaping the African music landscape, the benefits it brings to artists, and how Warner is deepening its commitment to nurturing African talent. Discover insights into the partnership’s impact on music distribution, rights management, and the opportunities it opens up for African artists to reach a global audience.

14/11/2024

DAY 2 Conference sessions at | Kigali | Rwanda | 14-16 November

Presented by: Institut Francais

🌍 Innovations and opportunities for the global music industry

🌍 Date and time: 15 November | 14:15 to 15:15
🌍 Venue: KCC (Kigali Convention Centre) - Auditorium
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🌍 Driven by the rapid adoption of digital technology and a vibrant creative culture, groundbreaking innovations are transforming the continent’s music landscape. This session will examine how innovations such as AI, mobile technology, data analytics and new business models in emerging markets are reshaping the global music economy. We’ll delve into the forces driving these changes and their impact on industry stakeholders, from producers to consumers, and discover how these innovations are connecting diverse markets, creating new opportunities, and redefining the global music experience.

14/11/2024

14/11/2024

DAY 2 Conference sessions at | Kigali | Rwanda | 14-16 November

Presented by: East African Records

🌍 BREAKAWAY SESSION: What use are record labels? Distribution and promotion in the DIY digital era

🌍 Date and time: 15 November | 13:30 to 13:15
🌍 Venue: KCC (Kigali Convention Centre -Breakaway Room
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🌍 In an era where artists can self-release and self-promote, is there still a place for record labels? This provocative panel explores whether signing with a label is necessary when artists can retain control of their creative direction, branding, and income. While labels offer advantages like financial backing, management, and industry connections, many musicians have thrived without them by leveraging distributors and building their own promotional strategies. Join our expert panel as they weigh the pros and cons of working with labels versus going independent, and provide essential tips for self-releasing artists in today’s DIY digital world.