Kay Media Africa

03/10/2025

23/09/2025

Music Connects Africa will be supporting 5 amazing artists from the accelerator programme who will be performing at 2025.

Unlocking opportunities for showcasing and market access is a key priority for the Music Connects Africa Programme.

Catch , , , live at Jacaranda Music Festival on the 4th and 5th of October 2025.

28/08/2025

5 artists from the Music Connects Africa 2025 cohort delivered stellar performances to glowing reviews from the audience.

The Music Connects Africa showcase event featured exhibitions of work produced during the programme and performances by 5 music creatives from the 2025 cohort including , , and Rori

Music Connects Africa is a music accelerator programme by British Council in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Zimbabwe. The programme is delivered in Zimbabwe by Kay Media Africa.

26/08/2025

Music Connects Africa Showcase in Pictures!

The Music Connects Africa showcase event featured exhibitions of work produced during the programme and performances by some of the 2025 cohort of the programme who included afro pop artist , afro soul and jazz vocalist , as well as hip-hop artists and Bulawayo-based .

The showcase demonstrated the incredible potential of Zimbabwe’s music creatives when given the right tools, investment, and opportunities.

Music Connects Africa is a music accelerator programme by British Council in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Zimbabwe. The programme is delivered in Zimbabwe by Kay Media Africa

14/08/2025

Join us for a meticulously curated live music experience at the Music Connects Africa Showcase, featuring performances and exhibition of work from some of the best emerging music artists in Zimbabwe from the Music Connects Africa 2025 cohort.

Date: Sunday 24 August 2025
Time: 2.30PM-6PM
Venue: British Council -16 Cork Road Belgravia Harare

Preregister for free to attend : https://forms.gle/CMh7iSK2k2rVdXGx5

An exciting and meticulously curated live music experience featuring performances and exhibition of work from some of the best emerging Music Artists in Zimbabwe from the Music Connects Africa 2025 cohort. Music Connects Africa is a music accelerator programme by the British Council in partnership w...

03/03/2025

Harare! We are excited to invite you to experience a collaborative music & fashion runway showcase during the British Council Creative Economy Week. Curated by Haus of Stone and Kay Media Africa , this event features some of the best emerging music artists and fashion designers from Zimbabwe and Africa.

Saturday 8 March 2025
5pm
The Venue Avondale (23 Kenny Road Harare)

Register for free to attend by Friday 7 March using the following link : https://forms.gle/9vmUzJpra9BMQswd8

Limited places available!

28/02/2025

Hey music artists! Looking to level up and increase your income from music streaming? Join us for a masterclass on music distribution and marketing during the British Council Creative Economy Week.

Facilitated by Ditto’s Regional Manager for Africa , Wendy Verwey Bekker, you will learn key strategies for a successful global digital release.

Friday 7 March 2025
8:30am - 3pm
The Venue, Avondale, ( 23 Kenny Road , Harare)


Register for free to attend by 4 March 2025 using the following : https://forms.gle/9vmUzJpra9BMQswd8.

28/02/2025

Join us for a masterclass on Music Contracts, Copyrights and Royalties during the British Council Creative Economy Week!

Gain valuable insights from top local and international industry experts on how to protect and monitise your music effectively.

The masterclass will be Facilitated by IP Associate Jabulani Kwaramba of Honey and Blanckenberg, and Kefiloe Molefe, and Kgotso Masithela from Sheer Publishing Africa.

Thursday 6 March 2025
10am - 4pm
The Venue, Avondale, ( 23 Kenny Road,Harare)

Attendance is strictly by advance registration. Register for free to attend by Tuesday 5 March 2025 using the following link: https://forms.gle/9vmUzJpra9BMQswd8

28/02/2025

Join us at the British Council Creative Economy Week 2025 for a Creative Hustle as we discuss the state of the local music industry, opportunities and key steps required to drive growth and international recognition.

We will have panels comprising key stakeholders in the local and African music industry who will lead the conversation.

Saturday 8 March 2025
11am – 12pm
The Venue, Avondale, Harare


Register for free to attend by Friday 7 March using the following link : https://forms.gle/9vmUzJpra9BMQswd8 (Link in bio)

31/01/2025

Open Call

Calling all Songwriters, Singers, DJs, Music Producers and Artist Managers based in Zimbabwe! Are you ready to take your music career to the next level?

Apply for the Music Connects Africa programme (formerly Scripts and Bars), a music accelerator programme designed to support your music career and business growth. Selected participants will benefit from music business masterclasses, financial support, market access, mentorship and showcase opportunities.

Who should apply?
→ Applicants aged 18+ based in Zimbabwe
→ Independent Artists NOT signed to a record label
→ Talent Managers with at least 1 music artist under their management
→ Must have 3 years experience with a proven track record of professionally released music online or performing live
→ Young people, women and those from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply )
To apply, visit www.kaymediaafrica.com.

Application closing date: 14 February 2025 (23:00 CAT)

20/08/2024

Kay Media Africa extends its heartfelt condolences to the Muchemwa Family on the passing of Tanyaradzwa Oswald Muchemwa, professionally known as Blahtee Muchemwa.

Blahtee was a valued consultant and associate of Kay Media Africa, a trailblazer in the Music and Entertainment industry in Southern Africa who established pathways for many local artists to succeed. He was a Mentor for our incubation programme opening doors to international platforms and making a big impact on the careers of over 50 creatives in music and literature sectors of Zimbabwe. His Legacy Lives on!

24/07/2024

Content is the new crude oil.
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjol (D'Banj)