Zimbabwean Artists Raise Their Flag High In Rwanda
Point Black Entertainment’s Jordan MoOzy was honoured with an invitation to perform at ACCES 2024, Music In Africa’s conference for collaborations, exchange and showcases held in Kigali, Rwanda. The showcases which are the headline of the Access Music Festival featured some of the continent’s most dedicated stars such as Nasty C, Heavy K, Zaki Abrahim and Assa Matusse. Jordan MoOzy gave an electrified performance on the second night of the event that left fans and attendees awestruck as he performed a series of unreleased tracks set to be released on his upcoming Pretty Boys World Wide project.
Flanked by members of the Shabach band who supported him on stage and their enigmatic band leader Spirit Fingerz, the set also featured a surprise performance from King98 who brought a renewed level of energy as he performed a remix to his hit song Kachiri supported by Jordan Moozy.
Jordan MoOzy supported by Shabach The Band and King 98 were also booked to perform at the increasingly popular Sofar Kigali event the following night.
While in Rwanda for their Acces performance, Jordan Moozy, Spirit Fingerz and King 98 were also invited to a writing camp hosted in partnership with Universal Music Publishing and Vth Season that took place between 13 and 15 November in Kigali, Rwanda. Zimbabwean trio impressed at the camp while working on well over 10 songs with some of the continent's most promising talents such as King Kivumbi, Heavy K, Booukouru and many more.
Producer Spirit Fingerz helmed the official camp theme song while the proudly Zimbabwean contingent included artists like Banshee, Indigo and Bantu Spaceship. Other splendid artists from Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Liberia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria made contributions to the recording camp which birthed several collaborations. The entire program was a creative goldmine, with an array of activity spread across keynotes, masterclasses, exhibitions, industry talks and live shows.
Performances at Acces and Sofar Sounds Kigali
A particular standout performer was Jordan MoOzy, who brought his emotive blend of pop and acoustic to the fore at the ACCES and Sofar Kigali stages. The self-proclaimed ‘Gen-Z Afropilitan’ served his multilingual brand of R&B, alté, highlife and hip hop-infused afropop and converted and wowed audiences into brand new followers.
ACCES’ goal of harnessing impactful, long-term creative collaborations across 3 days had the desired aims of the facilitation of artistic development through opportunities for placements in film and TV projects, library music contributions and commercial releases.
ACCES Focus Areas:
Songwriting development: enhance songwriting skills and creativity through hands-on collaboration with top talent
Recording opportunities: engage in live recording sessions alongside celebrated artists and producers, with the potential for exposure and tangible results
Creative collaboration: build meaningful, long-lasting collaborations with fellow African talent
Networking: connect with industry peers and key players across Africa
Industry insights & exposure: receive mentorship on global industry standards, while gaining visibility within the Pan-African and international music scene
In tandem with Sofar Kigali, this Rwandan outing gave Jordan MoOzy, King98 and Spirit Fingerz a platform to showcase their talent and the diverse musical heritage on the continent. Point Black is proud to have facilitated the export of undeniable talent to such an impactful gathering. With a strong contribution to the collective 21 original tracks resulting from the songwriting and recording camps, ACCES felt a strong and proud Zimbabwean presence.
VTH SEASON
Vth Season, led by Raphael Benza and Ninel Musson, is a leading Creative Entertainment Agency in Africa, renowned for its impressive roster of well- known music talent, specialising in artist-centric services, focusing on the development of emerging musicians into celebrated household names across the continent. With a strong industry reputation, Vth Season has received numerous accolades from prestigious award bodies, including the South African Music Awards and the MTV Africa Music Awards. https://vthseason.com/
UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING SOUTH AFRICA
Universal Music Publishing South Africa represents some of Africa’s most important cultural ambassadors in music, such as Burna Boy, Diamond Platnumz, Msaki, TKZee, AKA, Gemini Major as well as producers and artists leading the Amapiano phenomenon. Through world-class administration, dedicated artist development and innovative events, Universal Music Publishing South Africa is helping to drive African music onto the world stage. https://www.umgsa.africa/
ACCES
ACCES stands as the premier pan-African platform for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover talent, and contribute to the evolution of a dynamic music sector in Africa.Spanning three days, ACCES offers a dynamic program designed to benefit local participants and visiting delegates who typically represent the entire music value chain. The program features industry talks, keynotes, live performances, networking sessions, masterclasses, exhibitions and awards. Since its inception in 2017, ACCES has brought thousands of music industry players to different African cities, namely Dakar (2017), Nairobi (2018), Accra (2019), Johannesburg (2021) and Dar es Salaam (2022 and 2023). https://www.musicinafrica.net/acces