Yvonne Chaka Chaka, affectionately nicknamed “ Princess of Africa », was invited to share her expertise and her vision on crucial issues in the African music industry. This invitation aims to highlight his exceptional journey and inspire participants with his ideas on collaboration, capacity building, fair remuneration and equal opportunities for African musicians on the world stage.
The actress will host a key plenary session where she will address the previously mentioned themes. She will also participate in discussions on initiatives to support young African musical talents and promote a more equitable environment for creators on the continent.
With more than 35 years of career, Yvonne Chaka Chaka is not only a musical icon, but also a humanitarian activist and vice-president of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers. His career began in the 1980s and rose to fame with hits such as “I’m burning up“, “Thank you Mr DJ” et “The skull“. She has used her notoriety to defend various humanitarian causes, notably as a goodwill ambassador for Unicef.
Furthermore, the program for the 2024 edition presents an impressive selection of around 60 renowned speakers, coming from more than 50 countries. These speakers include musicians, producers, representatives of cultural institutions and music industry experts, all brought together to share their knowledge and experiences.
Note that Access 2024 will offer a wide range of activities, specifically a showcase festival featuring groups from all over Africa, exhibitions, workshops, a songwriting camp and much more. These activities aim to promote the exchange of ideas, discover new talents and create commercial links between players in the music industry.
The ultimate objective of the Acces conference is to reward musical excellence in Africa, to promote and celebrate African musical talents. This conference highlights artists whose work inspires and touches millions of people. It also aims to encourage young talents by providing them with a platform to make themselves known and prosper in the music industry. In short, Acces seeks to promote and strengthen musical diversity on the African continent.
