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Weekend Read By Anyiko Owoko

Weekend Read By Anyiko Owoko

by Leila Salinas | Aug 12, 2022

What it means to build bridges in the African music scene As one of Africa’s leading Entertainment...

Arts Round Table & ARMC

Arts Round Table & ARMC

by Leila Salinas | Jun 24, 2022

After two packed days in Johannesburg, our ARMC team jumped onto a bus and started the road to MTN...

Nominees Of The SAMA Awards Are Out!

Nominees Of The SAMA Awards Are Out!

by Leila Salinas | Jun 9, 2022

The nominees for the South African Music Awards were announced earlier this week, in preparation...

Paradise Team goes to ARMC

Paradise Team goes to ARMC

by Leila Salinas | Jun 8, 2022

Some of our Paradise Team gathered at the Hallmark House Hotel to help bring the Africa Rising...

Weekend Read by Jess Partridge

Weekend Read by Jess Partridge

by Leila Salinas | May 22, 2022

Challenges in the fight for equality Observations from the frontline Having worked with an array...

Weekend Read by Anyiko Owoko

Weekend Read by Anyiko Owoko

by Leila Salinas | May 21, 2022

WHY WE MUST FIND ROOM TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALITY, CREATIVITY & IMITATION Pushing African music...

ARMC By Night Day 2: Line up

ARMC By Night Day 2: Line up

by Leila Salinas | May 21, 2022

On its closing event, Africa Rising Music Conference will present ARMC By Night: Electronic...

ARMC By Night Day 1:Line up

ARMC By Night Day 1:Line up

by Leila Salinas | May 21, 2022

Next Tuesday the Africa Rising Music Conference will present “ARMC by Night: Hip Hop and R&B...

ARMC x Mixmag & Special Keynote

ARMC x Mixmag & Special Keynote

by Leila Salinas | May 20, 2022

Wooop!! Mixmag are supporting ARMC & this certainly made our week! Dont miss Mixmag’s Global...

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Have a kickstart into this week with some insight

Have a kickstart into this week with some insight knowledge about the East African market…Anyiko Owoko describes what is beyond the simple numbers of growth of African markets emerging. ⚡️Read this week's blog post to understand how to address the issue at its source…"There are many other issues like ignorance on copyright and dysfunctional music royalty collection societies that are a disservice to the industry and artists. The music industry in each one of the countries must fight to undo this and demand for better policies and law governing creatives and intellectual property.”📍This week she will give an even deeper insight in the @weareparadiseworldwide offices on Friday, unpacking how to make sure revenue actually gets collected & what needs to be done in the East African market to achieve that.If you are seriously thinking about exploring African markets furthermore, pre-registrate for #ARMC23 so you can learn about our focus territory next year: Kenya!🔥

Good to check in with @womex_theworldmusicexpo ove

Good to check in with @womex_theworldmusicexpo over a strat session and look forward to future collaboration with the team!! 💟 Wishing you guys all the best for this years event in Portugal.Incase you missed out newsletter, sign up on our site to keep updates with what we are doing including last month all you needed to know about WOMEX22! #Collaboration #Standtogether #Learnfromthebest

We love this by The Jaguar Foundation - an organis

We love this by The Jaguar Foundation - an organisation founded by @jaguarworldwide. How interesting would a South African specific report like this! And one focused on the East, considering we have a massive focus on East Africa at next years ARMC event!! 🎶Repost: Our mission is to make electronic music a more equal place for the next generation of creatives and emerging artists.Today we launch our debut report, ‘Progressing Gender Representation in UK Dance Music’ in collaboration with our friends from the Social Justice Fund. It’s a deep dive into gender representation within the UK electronic music scene, looking across the live sector, streaming, radio and more, and offering clear statistics to how female and non-binary artists are represented across the industry. The research is supported by the voices and experiences of some truly incredible artists and music industry heavyweights, and we provide recommendations, resources and solutions that we hope everyone uses to start to make a positive change. Whilst there are some shocking and heartbreaking discoveries, there are also many positives to take away from the report that show how our industry is changing for the better. So dig in, enjoy, share and engage with us - you can download it right now on the website via the link on end slide. Or head over to @thejaguarfoundation for link in bio 💟#thejaguarfoundation #genderequality #genderequity #diversity #dancemusic #sexism #education #empoweringwomen

Our winner for July is @bladex_fofo 💟 Congrats

Our winner for July is @bladex_fofo 💟 Congrats, you have won a ticket to ARMC next year and the chance to connect with local and International delegates from companies like @rockingthedaisies @weareparadiseworldwide @fameweekafrica @dakruk @audiomack @indiefoundation @xxc_legacy and more!If you also want to win tickets, head to our YouTube SUBSCRIBE and loom out for our next competition call our!#competition #armc #conference #africarising

We’re happy to announce our latest Africa Rising

We’re happy to announce our latest Africa Rising Playlist takeover, by the one and only @don_calya ! 🔥🔥Supplying sounds filled to the brim with beats, energy, AND emotion, let her taste in music take you on a ride this weekend! With tracks featuring @namakau.star ,@avangelic , @wolffisdead , @naimahglobal & more! 💥🎆✨️Take a listen to her takeover now by following the link in bio! 🎵🎵🎵🔥#playlist #playlisttakeover #womeninmusic #independent #artist #music #hiphop #rnb #tunes

For artists and labels in Berlin looking to tap in

For artists and labels in Berlin looking to tap into East Africa, this one’s for you! Join us 19 Aug as we host @anyikowoko who we met this year at @africa_rising_music_conference! Anyiko Owoko is East Africa's leading Entertainment and Music Publicist, with an avant-garde PR & Talent Management agency executing PR & campaigns for social impact across the continent. The Music and Events Curator has over ten years experience in the media and music industry. Her knack for promoting artists and labels, coupled with a broad media network and diverse work experience, has elevated her to become one of Africa’s most influential women in music business and the creative sector. Sign up link for the deep dive talk will drop next week! Save the date 🙌🏾 #Kenya #Promotion #Talks #AfricaRising #BuildingBridges #AnyikoPR

@dj_sabby, DJ & Radio Host at one of South Africa’s Key Radio Stations @Metro FM attended ARMC & not only spoke on one of our panels about the SA Hip Hop Culture but you can also elaborated why it is so important for females to come to the forefront of the Music Industry. 🔥Thank you @dj_sabby for your support & contribution for this years ARMC! We look further to build a long term relationship with everyone who further wants to amplify female voices in our African eco system!!Wanna know what else went down at ARMC this year? Find the official After Movie on YouTube bu following the link in bio & don’t forget to register as space is limited 🔗

It’s time to be disruptive!! @thewhooligan your

It’s time to be disruptive!! @thewhooligan your contribution to ARMC means the world to us 💟 #disruptive #loveyourwork #learning #musicconference #artistsupport

@deephousesa is teaming up with ARMC a homegrown f

@deephousesa is teaming up withARMC a homegrown female led music conference & showcase in Johannesburg South Africa with a global reputation. Check out what went down at this years @africa_rising_music_conference & register to join next years event today! To watch the full after-movie follow link in ARMC bio!🎶 zakesbantwini @leroystyles 🏷 @paradisesoundsystem #Armc #musicconference #buildingbridges

We all have songs that get us inspired and in a go

We all have songs that get us inspired and in a good mindset, and our ARMC playlist is here bringing you tunes for the weekend for exactly that! ✨Take a listen to our new team member @kamo_mailula ’s selection of tracks from women that inspire her, and South African talent that you should watch out for, with tracks from @yfyrus @masshworldwide @simphiwedana @khadjanin.official, @mizdee_sa & more! Listen to our playlist by following the link in bio! Enjoy! 🔈🎶

At the Africa Rising Music Conference we are focus

At the Africa Rising Music Conference we are focused on bridging the gap between African music & executives and amplifying connection to the Worldwide market. In May, we hosted a range of A-list speakers from across different sectors of the music business and 2 evenings of showcases across the hip hop and electronic music sector. 🔈🎶@nandoscreativityofficial is passionate about nurturing and showcasing Southern African creativity. As we share the same values, it was natural that we joined forces. 🔥Thanks to Nando’s for keeping our team 'going' fired up' with delicious assortment of lunch options including vegan! Both the local and international members of the ARMC team got to enjoy the taste of South Africa's most loved flame grilled chicken!🍽Commenting on the collaboration Nontobeko Sibiya, Marketing Manager shares “Creativity is at the heart of everything we do at Nando’s. We recognise that music has the power to move people, to convey emotion and to tell powerful stories. We’re delighted to have been involved in ARMC, and we pride ourselves on delivering Fired Up experiences.”So, as a thank you to Nando’s, we prepared a video alongside @xxc_legacy and her crew.⚡️Follow the link in bio for the full video!

Opening evening of #ARMC22 at @livingroom.jozi was

Opening evening of #ARMC22 at @livingroom.jozi was special 💟 We can’t wait to do it again! Grateful to these talents for keeping us entertained on the night @y.fyrus_rsa @djinvizable @thewhooligan and Trst the DJ! Who will perform next year at our opening…?! Any ideas? 📸 @fluorescentblackmedia #liveelectronic #performance #music #conference

Friday feels with @nom.rain who attended ARMC and

Want your FREE bounce ticket to ARMC 23?! Here you

Want your FREE bounce ticket to ARMC 23?! Here your chance. 1. Tag the artists in this image 🎶2. Comment below with a reason as to why you deserve these free tickets!3. Follow the XXC Legacy & ARMC YouTube Channels 💟1,2,3… Go! #competition #armc #musicbusiness #lovewhatwedo #love #music #grow

Amapiano sounds like holiday! Young throwback to t

Amapiano sounds like holiday! Young throwback to the @beatport mixer in Cape Town earlier this year hosted by @weareparadiseworldwide🎶We have more activities in CT coming up end August alongside @wimsouthafrica & @fameweekafrica! We will be looking for developing artists to get involved! Stay tuned for more info soon.#ARMC #Muziki #conference #buildingbridges #musicbusiness

Our fav float at @ravetheplanet was the @freak_de_

Our fav float at @ravetheplanet was the @freak_de_lafrique vibe!! Repost: Wow, what a historic day we had on Saturday 🤩The first time that a black owned truck was part of the legendary Love Parade which is now called Rave the Planet 🙌🏾Playing African and Afro Diasporic sounds in all of theses iconic places of Berlin and seeing these huge crowds dancing to it was a magical experience.Thanks to everyone who danced along our truck and special thanks to the @ravetheplanet team for letting us part of this great parade 🙏🏽#ravetheplanet #loveparade #freakdelafrique #rave

Thank you all for #buildingbridges with us at the

Thank you all for #buildingbridges with us at the Africa Rising Music Conference! 💫And we are doing it again...next year on the 23 & 24 May!Let’s create a platform for change, developement & genuine connections together one more time. Let’s thrive on that to keep unpacking the market share to empower stakeholders in the many untapped and potentially explosive African market. 💥 For more news, subscribe to our newsletter with the link in bio.

“It was my first time at @mtnbushfire and Eswati

“It was my first time at @mtnbushfire and Eswatini in general and I was stunned by the talent, enthusiasm and friendliness I experienced in the professional exchange at the ARMC Arts Round Table.” 🔥-Words from Alex Flitsch, Senior Label Manager at @weareparadiseworldwide & label owner at @connaisseur_recordings. Alex was part of a panel about building an independent label, in which he shared his over 15+ of experience with the local audience. Read our full blog post about the ARMC Team at Bushfire by following the link in bio. 💫

In the heart of Hamburg’s well-known St. Pauli d

In the heart of Hamburg’s well-known St. Pauli district and within a few minutes' walk from the famous Reeperbahn street lies Millerntor Stadium, home to the St. Pauli football club. In summer, when the team gets some well-deserved time off from a long season, sports yield to the fine arts. For four days in July, the much-anticipated Millerntor Gallery takes centre stage at the imposing arena. Artists, musicians and other creative types join hands in order to generate donations for sustainable sanitation and education solutions in less fortunate parts of the world. Felt right at home amongst wonderful people behind the scenes that brought this years event to life. Thank you for hosting us @michafritz - truly special evening 💟Here’s to build more bridges and develop knowledge for a better world! Rise up Africa 💟Track id: @mzawose 🇹🇿 @musumecirules 🇮🇹 #strongertogether #millerntorgallery #ARMC

After two packed days in Johannesburg, our team ju

After two packed days in Johannesburg, our team jumped on a bus with direction: @mtnbushfire! 🔥 Before enjoying the festival and its many stages, we took part of the Arts Round Table. In our latest #WEEKENDREAD, we gathered our experience there for your to read. "It was my first time at MTN Bushfire and Eswatini in general and I was stunned by the talent, enthusiasm and friendliness I experienced in the professional exchange at the ARMC Arts Round Table” Alex Flitsch, Senior Label Manager at @weareparadiseworldwide & label owner at @connaisseur_recordings said. Creating a platform for cultural exchange, international networking & building bridges between africa and the rest of the World were some of our main objectives when we started this last May our three year-long partnership alongisde MTN Bushfire. 🔊🎶Follow the link in bio to read the full article about our experience in Eswatini.💫📸 In this pic: @this_is_jamiie @blindsmyth & @kidlikedada speaking at Arts Round Table.

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