ACA Member Showcase: Atlas Duma
Who is Atlas Duma? Atlas Duma is a South African playwright, a music producer, drummer, author, and a member of Arts Connect Africa. As a music business professional, he is
The Importance of Creative Arts Spaces for the African Creative Industry Professionals
A few months ago, Nigerian filmmaker Bolanle Austen Peters revealed that her Netflix epic House of Gaa was shot at her 10,000-acre film village in Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria. She
ACA Member SHOWCASE: Faisal Kiwewa
Faisal KIWEWA is a culture promoter, community organizer, creative industry business professional, and a member of Arts Connect Africa based in Uganda, East Africa. Achievements He is the founder and
ACA MEMBER SHOWCASE-WALTER WANYANYA
Who is Walter Wanyanya? Walter Wanyanya is an artist manager, music festival coordinator, and technology entrepreneur based in Harare, Zimbabwe. He is one of the co-founders and is a director
Why Africa is the Next Big Opportunity Amid Global Slowdown in The Music Industry
The global music industry is experiencing a slowdown, with streaming growth decelerating and major players like Apple and Amazon needing help to expand their user bases. Music companies are scrambling
The Importance of Strategic Partnerships for the Global Music Industry
The global creative economy is valued at more than $56 billion, but unfortunately, the Africa music market is only valued at about $3 billion, which is only 2.9 percent of
Visa for Music Festival 2024 holds in Rabat, Morocco
The 11th edition of the Visa for Music Festival will hold in Rabat, Morocco from November 20nd to 23th, 2024. As it has been with the last 10 editions of
ACA INTERNATIONAL MARKETS: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
After a successful first phase in which we got insights from African music industry professionals from across the four regions of the continent on “Building A strong touring circuit in
The Role of Academic Research in Documenting and Promoting African Traditional Music
African traditional music is a rich tapestry of sounds, rhythms, and stories that have been passed down through generations. It reflects the continent’s diverse cultures, histories, and communities. However, in