NIGERIA: Yemi Alade Partners With Midem For An African Forum

Midem, home to the global music community, announces the launch of its High-Potential Markets Programme. The programme which is designed to assist music professionals, aims to encourage business development and the discovery of new talent around the world. The new initiative aims to foster bilateral exchanges between international and national music executives and sectors.

In 2018, the focus will be on the African music industry with an “African Forum” during Midem in Cannes. The African Forum is organised by Midem in association with TRACE, the leading pan-African music media.

Nigerian Afropop megastar, Yemi Alade is part of the African Forum. She says, “It is such an exciting time to be an artist and especially in Africa. However there are still many challenges and, to take it to the next level, we need to come together and work on strengthening and structuring of our music business in Africa.” Her single Johnny has set a new record for African artists with over 85 million views on YouTube, making it the most-watched video from an African artist.

In addition to the African Forum, Midem is organising local meetings in other countries. The one-day events will occur in the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, South Africa, and the Republic of the Congo.This series will bring together African and international music professionals.