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Gulf Weekly
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
A musical story
NEW hiphop album The Man Who Lost His Heart by Egyptian-German rapper Marwan Moussa releases on May 5. Set to discuss the artist's loss of his mother, the project promises to tell his personal story in five parts, each representing a stage of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. In an interview, Marwan described the creative process as an album that 'didn't come overnight'. 'It was carved out by time, sorrow, and willpower. Every word and note reflects something real,' Marwan noted. 'It's not just about grief, it's about the strength to rise again and the hope of offering support to anyone who needs it, especially the younger generation. I want them to know that even the hardest moments in life don't last forever,' he added. Since he embarked on his career in 2017, Marwan has received several accolades including Best African rapper, Breakthrough Artist Of The Year and Best Artist In African Hiphop at the 2022 All Africa Music Awards. He was also Spotify's third most streamed Arabic hiphop artist of all time across the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region in 2023. In the same year, he co-wrote and featured in his single Rajieen ('we will return'), alongside 25 other artists from different MENA countries to raise awareness on the Palestinian people's suffering amid the events of October 7.
Broadcast Pro
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
AFRIMA partners with BridgeAfric for Lagos global music workshop
The event, scheduled to take place from March 26 to 29, 2025 aims to train young creatives, foster international collaborations and further enhance the capabilities of creators and professionals. Lagos is set to become the epicentre of music business and creativity as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) partners with BridgeAfric and UNESCO to host the Showbiz101 Global Workshop and Music Creation Camp. The event, scheduled from March 26 to 29, 2025, aims to train young creatives, foster international collaborations and strengthen the music production and business ecosystem. Adenrele Niyi, Chief Experience Officer, (CXO), AFRIMA, said the partnership with bridgeAfric on the event underlined the AFRIMA institution's commitment to empowering Africa's creative industry. 'As AFRIMA, part of our mission is building capacity and fostering cross-border collaborations by empowering Africa's creative industry and by providing platforms for artists to collaborate, grow, and break boundaries. Partnering with bridgeAfric for the Showbiz101 Global Workshop & Music Creation Camp is a no-brainer. This initiative is about more than just music; it's about equipping young creatives with the tools, knowledge, and global connections they need to thrive in the industry,' Niyi said. The AFRIMA CXO added that the event aligns with AFRIMA's seven pillars, which include the Music Awards, Music Festivals, AFRIMA Creative Academy, Talent Discovery and Promotions, Music Business Hub, Advocacy, and Advisory & Policy Debates. 'Our goal is to reinforce Africa's position as a moving powerhouse on the global music scene—one hit, one artist, one opportunity at a time and we are excited to be at the fore front of driving this initiative,' she concluded. Victoria Nkong, President of bridgeAfric and an Associate Producer for AFRIMA, highlighted the workshop's role in shaping the future of Africa's creative industry. 'Education is key to addressing challenges in the entertainment sector. This workshop will equip young talents with essential skills and knowledge,' she said. The five-day event will feature performances, training sessions, and a three-day global music camp where top musicians will collaborate to produce an international EP featuring leading African artists. 'By the end of the camp, we will have a global EP featuring top African stars from different countries,' Nkong added. 'Another goal of the workshop is to help artists reach new audiences by connecting them with international music executives. This will open doors for them to promote their music in different parts of the world.' Some of the top artists who have confirmed their participation in the conference and recording camp are Juma Jux from Tanzania, Nadia Nakai from South Africa and DJ Neptune from Nigeria. Ivory Coast will be well represented by global music superstars like the AFRIMA Award winner Didi B, Himra, Suspect 95, Kikimoteleba, Goulam and Gabin Bao. Other notable participants include Bizzle Osikoya, Co-founder of The Plug Entertainment, and Sesan Adeniji, General Manager of Vybz FM. From Algeria, DJ MohGreen will bring his expertise, while Eric Bellamy from Live Nation Paris, France will contribute his knowledge of the global music industry. Sonia Aimy from Canada and Wendy Harawa from Malawi are also expected. In addition to the workshop and music camp, Nkong said a welcome Industry party is scheduled for Wednesday to officially receive the participants. She added that registration is free for music producers, songwriters, and artists who want to learn, network, and advance their music careers.
Zawya
24-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Partners BridgeAfric, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for Lagos Global Music Workshop
Lagos is set to welcome top music business leaders, celebrities, business executives, and creative industry professionals from around the world as All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA ( partners with bridgeAfric, and UNESCO to host the Showbiz101 Global Workshop and Music Creation Camp. The event, scheduled to take place from March 26th to 29th, 2025 aims to train young creatives, foster international collaborations, and further enhance the capabilities of creators and professionals along the value chain of music production and business. Adenrele Niyi, Chief Experience Officer, (CXO), AFRIMA, said the partnership with bridgeAfric on the event underlined the AFRIMA institution's commitment to empowering Africa's creative industry. "As AFRIMA, part of our mission is building capacity and fostering cross-border collaborations by empowering Africa's creative industry and by providing platforms for artists to collaborate, grow, and break boundaries. Partnering with bridgeAfric for the Showbiz101 Global Workshop&Music Creation Camp is a no-brainer. This initiative is about more than just music; it's about equipping young creatives with the tools, knowledge, and global connections they need to thrive in the industry,' Niyi said. The AFRIMA CXO added that the event aligns with AFRIMA's seven pillars, which include the Music Awards, Music Festivals, AFRIMA Creative Academy, Talent Discovery and Promotions, Music Business Hub, Advocacy, and Advisory&Policy Debates. "Our goal is to reinforce Africa's position as a moving powerhouse on the global music scene—one hit, one artist, one opportunity at a time and we are excited to be at the fore front of driving this initiative," she concluded. According to Victoria Nkong, President of bridgeAfric who is also an Associate Producer for AFRIMA, the workshop aims to support the future of Africa's creative industry by focusing on key areas including the need to educate and train young talents, saying, "We believe learning is essential to solving problems in the entertainment industry. This workshop will equip young people with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed." She said the event will feature performances, training sessions, and recording opportunities for artists. Nkong added that the five-day event will bring top musicians together for a three-day global music camp, where they will create songs as a team. "By the end of the camp, we will have a global EP featuring top African stars from different countries," she said. "Another goal of the workshop is to help artists reach new audiences by connecting them with international music executives. This will open doors for them to promote their music in different parts of the world." Some of the top artists who have confirmed their participation in the conference and recording camp are Juma Jux from Tanzania, Nadia Nakai from South Africa and DJ Neptune from Nigeria. Ivory Coast will be well represented by global music superstars like the AFRIMA Award winner Didi B, Himra, Suspect 95, Kikimoteleba, Goulam, and Gabin Bao. Other notable participants include Bizzle Osikoya, Co-founder of The Plug Entertainment, and Sesan Adeniji, General Manager of Vybz FM. From Algeria, DJ MohGreen will bring his expertise, while Eric Bellamy from Live Nation Paris, France will contribute his knowledge of the global music industry. Sonia Aimy from Canada and Wendy Harawa from Malawi are also expected. In addition to the workshop and music camp, Nkong said a welcome Industry party is scheduled for Wednesday to officially receive the participants. She added that registration is free for music producers, songwriters, and artists who want to learn, network, and advance their music careers. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
