Building a more informed and empowered African entertainment industry! Product of
@CIIFAfrica
. Want to learn or support? Click the link below to reach out!
We are excited to announce the MBA For Africa 2024 Masters Programme, powered by
@youtubemusic
Tailored for the top 40 students from the ongoing
#MBAForAfrica23
programme, the programme will provide these individuals with mentorship, resources, and guidance
#MBAMastersProgramme
We are excited to present the MBA For Africa 2022 Album titled “Fuel & Flames” This album features all the 8 talents selected for the
#MBATalentProject22
“Fuel & Flames”, is an album that embodies African talent at its finest. What began as a spark has now budded
#FuelAndFlames
We are excited to announce the 2023 Edition of the
#MBAForAfrica
program!
Official Registrations starts on the 10th of April 2023 and ends on the 28th of July, 2023. Classes commence on the 8th of July 2023.
#MBAForAfrica23
The Music Business Academy for Africa successfully completed the 2023/2024 programme after a 9-month intensive journey filled with remarkable achievements and highlights.
Congratulations to our fresh graduates for their hard work and dedication.
The 9 month journey of intensive learning comes to an end today. Join the MBA for Africa 2023 Cohort as they bow out in style. Grad Ceremony this morning and Concert in the evening. See flyer for more deets!
📍Terrakulture
⏰ 11am / 6pm
#mbaforafrica23
#musicbusiness
PEPPLE STREET, The Album— OUT AT MIDNIGHT. We can’t wait for you to listen to this body of work. It’s about to be a movie.
#mbaforafrica23
#pepplestreet
A NEW ERA
The MBA for Africa 2022 Programme has been full of exciting and unpredictable twists and turns.
Each and every member of the cohort has given and gotten more than they could have ever anticipated since stepping into this journey together.
Over the years, the Music Business Academy for Africa programme has had a huge impact on the African Music Industry.
Our goal of building a more informed and empowered workforce for the African Music Industry is ongoing.
Here are some of our achievements so far. —>
It’s about that time! Different Feeling is yours at midnight! Our students have worked, the artistes gave their all and it’s finally time for it make it to your playlists. Tonight we celebrate!
#itsadifferentfeeling
#mbaforafrica23
Over the next couple of posts we will introduce you to the leadership of the MBA Company chosen by the cohort.
First up, meet the Managing Directors of the 7 subsidiaries of MBA:
Paul Azumah-Ayitey: MD Avante Garde
Ebere Alaka: MD Clay Music
#MBAforAfrica22
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT — DELA is an emerging Afrobeats artist from Ogun state Nigeria. She infuses reggae, pop, dancehall, r&b and hip hop sounds into afrobeat. With great vocals and impeccable writing skills, she intends to be one of the greatest music exports from Africa
🧵
If you’d like to know more about the roles of a talent manager and booking agent, sign up for the next edition of the Music Business Academy for Africa program. Meanwhile, kindly pre-save the album worked on by our outgoing cohort
Day 4 of the MBA Talent Project Bootcamp had our artists still arriving and getting straight to work with some of the best songwriters and producers in the industry.
Connecting talented artists with the right environment to bring out the magic in them is what we do here at MBA.
Meet the Group Heads of the 7 services offered by Companies of MBA:
Irebamiji Kugbakin: Management
Nimota Salaudeen: Legal
Rotimi Mustapha: Marketing
Sola Olumide: Finance
The practical aspect of the
#MBAForAfrica23
programme has started!
Meet Tribe Orange Team, They developed the best Company Profile of all 11 teams in the 2023 Cohort.
As we count down to the release of “Different Feeling” this Friday, here’s a clip of our founder,
@godwintom
at a studio listening. That look on his face just tells you what to expect this Friday!
#itsadifferentfeeling
Proud moment as our Founder, Godwin Tom handed out certificates to some of our talented graduates from the Music Business Academy for Africa!
We couldn't have done it without the incredible support of our sponsors
@youtube
,
@vbankng
, and
@the_orchard_
Are you ready??! “Different Feeling” is about to be the bop of the season! Here’s a sneak peak of Dela laying her infectious verse at the recording camp. It’s truly a different feeling! Out on Friday, 08•03•2024
#itsafifferentfeeling
#singlerease
#mbaforafrica23
The MBA For Africa returns for its 2022 Edition.
This year’s edition of the MBA For Africa in partnership with
@MusicAlly
is powered by
@youtubemusic
and other partners yet to be announced.
Yet to register? Visit to register!
#MBAForAfrica22
We are excited to announce the creation and official handover of the MBA For Africa 2023 Company to the Executives, Managing Directors nominated by members of the cohort.
We are excited to announce The Orchard (
@orchtweets
) as our official partner for our Talent Project this year!
The MBA Talent project is the practical aspect of the program where Students get to practice what they’ve been taught in the Academy
#MBATalentProject
#MBAXTheOrchard
…and we’re live! This feeling is definitely different! congrats to everyone who worked on this. from the students to the songwriters, producers, A&Rs and our amazingly talented artistes.
#itsadifferentfeeling
Pre-save the album here 🧡
Happy birthday to our Founder,
@godwintom
🎉🍾
On this day we wish you the very best and thank you for all you do in developing the African Music Industry 🎉
#MBAForAfrica
“Different Feeling” so good we can’t choose a favorite verse. From Dela to Tamatè to Kvng Vidarr, Wendy Kay, Jenz Williams, Jordanstyls, Diyo Matalo, Rozzz and Wondy— they all brought their A game!
Out Now on all Platforms
Yet to register for the
#MBAForAfrica23
programme?
The most advanced Music Business programme tailored for the African continent commences on July 8th.
Visit to register now and reserve your spot!
We look forward to having you on the programme.
Yesterday was day three of the MBA Talent Project Bootcamp and in the words of the participants… ‘They brought the heat.’
The goal at MBA for Africa is to raise an army of informed and experienced industry leaders. Stay tuned for what’s to come!
Unveiling the soul-stirring sound of Sisian: a unique blend of music, echoing raw truths and the complexities of human nature. Her evolution is marked by the constant pursuit to redefine.
The Harmonic Rebel is awakening!
sisianmusic/IG
#MBAForAfrica
#MBAForAfrica23
#Sisianmusic
Being an African creative has never been more!
The MBA for Africa started its Talent Project & received over 2000 phenomenal artists.
The final top artists have emerged. Curious to know them? Stick around as we unveil our top artists from all over Africa.
#MBATalentProject22
Our Founder,
@GodwinTom
is excited to host a Founder's Presentation tagged “A Music Industry Ecosystem Template.”
This event will give more details about the upcoming 2024/2025 MBA For Africa Programme and how we intend on incorporating this ecosystem template -
MBA ALUMNI HANGOUT 2023 !
We are excited to announce the first edition of MBA Alumni hangout 2023!
Are you an alumnus of the
@mbaforafrica
or looking forward to being one? We are looking forward to hosting you on the 1st of April!
The 2023/2024 Session of the Music Business Academy For Africa Programme is drawing to a close on April 6th. Our students have embarked on an incredible learning experience, and their personal growth has been both immense and exciting. Hear from the students;
#MBAforAfrica23
Good morning beautiful people! How are we FEELING?
The only reply we’re accepting is a screenshot of our new release! Let’s go!
#itsadifferentfeeling
#mbaforafrica23
Introducing the MBA 2022 Company VP Admin, Belema Iyo
Belema is a digital marketing specialist based in Texas. Belema is a graduate of PR & Advertising.
She is a part of several Nigerian music communities and can always be found facilitating spaces to discuss music.
@belemaiyo
We are excited to announce the
#MBAForAfrica23
Faculty Guest for Class 3 of Module 6 Branding & Marketing in the music Business.
Adeayo Adebiyi, Music Journalist, Pulse Nigeria, Brand and Entertainment Consultant.
We are excited to announce the Top 42 Students from the ongoing
#MBAForAfrica23
Programme powered by
@CIIFAfrica
in partnership with
@orchtweets
,
@vbankng
The MBA For Africa Programme is an initiative of the Creative Industries Initiative For Africa (
@CIIFAfrica
)
Remember those simulated record labels that were created during the program? They all posed for pictures with our founder,
@GodwinTom
at the graduation ceremony.
Major shoutout to our sponsors
@YouTube
,
@vbankng
and
@orchtweets
for all the support.
Yesterday, our team visited the
@SonyMusicPub
office in Lagos, Nigeria to listen to the shortlisted music across different African countries for the 2023 Edition of the MBA Talent Project sponsored by
@orchtweets
The students of the
#MBAForAfrica23
are geared up and ready!
Last week, various
@MbaAfricaAlumni
from Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria had the incredible opportunity to visit top entertainment companies in the UK facilitated by
@YouTube
. The companies included:
- Google (YouTube & YouTube Music)
- The Orchard
- MMF
The Public Voting Phase of the MBA Talent Project starts tomorrow.
Our A&R team has shortlisted 32 artistes, out of which the top 15 from the public voting phase will be progressing to the next stage of the competition.
We are excited to announce the
#MBAForAfrica23
Faculty Guest for Class 5 of Module 5 Intellectual Property and Contracts.
Iredumare Opeyemi, Legal Service, Partnerships/ Market Strategy Delevopment.
Highlights of Module 3 of the
#MBAForAfrica23
programme which ended on August 12. This Module included various classes:
Class 1: Artist Management
Class 2: Tools and Platforms For Recording Artist.
Class 3: Managers and A&Rs as Stakeholders in Talent Development.
Here are the top 11 students from the MBA for Africa 2023/2024 YouTube Masters Programme. Their dedication and hard work during this programme have led them to this remarkable achievement.
Congratulations to them!
#MBAforAfrica
#MBAforAfrica23
#MBAMastersProgramme
Presenting
@Adam_Srae
..Bringing vibes, talent and art together.
Adam Srae is signed to Eche N’ Echo
Keep up to date with Adam Srae’s music by following his socials and staying glued to this space.
The
#MBATalentProject22
is in partnership with
@the_orchard_
#mbaforafrica
We are excited to announce the
#MBAForAfrica22
Faculty Guest for Class 2 of our Module 3 today! This Module is in partnership with
@MMFUK
Obinna Agwu (
@AgwuObinna_
), A&R, Artiste Manager.
This Session will be moderated by our Head Of A&R, Chioma Okoro (
@ohrma05
)
The MBA for Africa team had a blast at the Music Business Conference held by Make Music Lagos yesterday.
It was an amazing event filled with learning and networking with music industry professionals.
The reviews and feedback on this release has been amazing! If you haven’t listened, here’s your chance— we’re putting you on to good music. Stream Different Feeling here 🧡
#itsadifferentfeeling
#mbaforafrica23
We are excited to announce the
#MBAForAfrica23
Faculty Guest for Class 1 of Module 4 Music Production 101
Brandon Blue Hamilton, Producer, Writer, Engineer & Autochthon.
Jesse Jag, Musician, Songwritter & Producer.
The Module 4 of the
#MBAForAfrica23
program begins Aug 26! This Module covers Music Production 101.
The classes include:
Class 1:Music Creation (Writing and Production) 101
Class 2: Music Recording 101
Class 3: Mixing and Mastering in Music 101
We're glad to announce the 2023 beneficiaries of the MBA for Africa Beneficiary programme. This batch is sponsored by
@ShowDemCamp
Congratulations to the selected beneficiaries.
The MBA For Africa program is an initiative(
@CIIFAfrica
)
#MBAForAfrica
#MBAFORAFRICA23
Join the MBA for Africa 2023 cohort as they bow out in style. The UNTPD Concert promised to be an experience and we can’t wait to see you! See flyer for more deets & cop tickets here:
#itsadifferentfeeling
#mbaforafrica23
Reaching our goal of building a more informed and empowered workforce for Africa’s Entertainment Industries won’t be possible without our incredible faculty guests who share their knowledge and experience, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
#MBAForAfrica
#MBAForAfrica23
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Support our work to build an African community of competent leaders in the creative industries through the Music Business Academy for Africa
You can now donate to the
#MBAForAfrica24
Beneficiaries Fund! Watch the video to see how you can donate today.
🎥:
@NErdQs
We're glad to announce the 2023 beneficiaries of the MBA for Africa Beneficiary Programme. This batch is sponsored by
@Vbank
Congratulations to all the selected beneficiaries.
The MBA For Africa program is an initiative of the Creative Industries Initiative for Africa
Happy new year 🎉🎉 to our Students, Alumni, Faculty Guests, Partners, Sponsors and everyone!
We wish you all a prosperous new year!
From all of us at
@mbaforafrica
!
#MBAForAfrica
#MBAForAfrica23
Still elated from our just graduated students, now turned
@MbaAfricaAlumni
! 🎓
While a video couldn't capture all the excitement, we couldn't resist sharing this highlight with you. Join us in celebrating their incredible journey!
Who is Dela?
This question has been asked repeatedly by various people, all in a bit to uncover the genius behind the sound and with each note, she takes us on a voyage , crafting magic and changing the world "One song at a time".
#MBAForAfrica23
#MBAForAfrica
#The5thSpace
Independence helps us reflect on how far we’ve come. As individuals, as communities and as a country. This is what independence means to us at MBA, what does it mean to you ?
Happy Independence Day Nigeria 🇳🇬
#MBAForAfrica22
#Independence
#Nigeria
We are excited to announce the
#MBAForAfrica23
Faculty Guest for Class 2 of Module 1 (Music and the African Economy) today!
Umeadi Onyekwelu (
@tefnationumeadi
) Head of Music Licensing West Africa, Mdundo
Godwin Tom (
@GodwinTom
)Managing Director, Sony Music Publishing, W/A
The practical aspect of the MBA For Africa 2023 programme has started!
Meet the 5th Space Team! They developed the best company Handbook of all 11 teams in the 2023 Cohort.
#MBAForAfrica23
#MBATalentProject
#5thSpace
As we prepare for our album release, let’s talk a bit about this artwork. Let us know what you think each element means in the comments and we just might have something for you!
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.
.
#itsadifferentfeeling
#mbaforafrica23
Presenting
@Bae_loo
… a cocktail of perfect vocal infusions.
Jola Bello is currently signed to Djembe Music Group.
Stay up to date on Jola Bello’s art and new music by following this space.
The
#MBATalentProject22
is in partnership with
@the_orchard_
#mbaforafrica
It’s the second edition of the MBA HANGOUT 🥳
🗓️ 7th July, 2023
⏰ 5pm
📍Sidewalk Lounge, Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island.
If you are yet to register, click the link in bio now to RSVP!
Highlights of the Module 1 of the
#MBAForAfrica23
programme which ended on July 16th. This Module included various classes:
Class 1: African Music Industry History
Class 2: Music and the African Economy
Class 3: Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry
We are excited to announce the
#MBAForAfrica23
Faculty Guests for Class 1 of our Module 1 (African Music Industry History) today!
Ayo Shonaiya, Founder R70,
Jide Taiwo, Writer, Author and Media Executive.
We are thrilled to announce the MBA Talent Project 2022 Open Call Extension in partnership with The Orchard [
@orchtweets
]
The MBA Talent project is open to artistes from across Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Nigeria!
Visit to apply now!
We're glad to announce the 2023 beneficiaries of the MBA for Africa Beneficiary Programme. This batch is sponsored by YouTube Music.
Congratulations to the selected beneficiaries. You will be contacted via email for the next steps.
We are excited to announce the
#MBAForAfrica23
Faculty Guest for Class 3 of our Module 1 (Entrepreneurship In The Music Industry) today!
Anthony Egwu, Co- Founder Koratori, Talent Manager and A&R.
Iredumare Opeyemi, Legal Service, Partnerships/ Market Strategy Development.
We visited the Mavin headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria as part of the ongoing activities planned for the top 10 students from the
#MBAForAfrica
2022 Cohort.
The MBA Women's Fund is a program focused on increasing women's participation in the African Entertainment industry
Are you looking to support young women who are aspiring to build a career in this industry? You can partner with us!
#WomenofMBA
Email us at: Info
@ciif
.africa
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