Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Afrima and YouTube partner to start creative academy for African artistes

Afrima Awards

Congolese music legend Koffi Olomide (second left) sings after receiving the AFRIMA legend award during the All Africa Music Awards in Lagos on November 21, 2021. The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and YouTube have partnered to start an incubator programme for African creatives.

Photo credit: AFP

African artistes are set to benefit from a partnership between All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and YouTube as the two seek to start an incubator programme.

The programme—AFRIMA Creative Academy—aims to empower one million Africans in the music and creative industry in the next five years, including those in the diaspora.