Applications for the Josplay Artist Rise Fund 2 officially closed on 14 January, drawing submissions from independent artists across multiple African countries. With the application window now shut, the programme has moved into its final and most critical phase: judging. Entries are currently being reviewed by a panel comprising Josplay’s internal team and an external…
Josplay has opened submissions for Rise Fund Vol. 2, the second edition of its artist growth initiative. The company said the programme targets African independent artists who are already building their careers and are ready to scale beyond their local scenes. Focus on structure, not virality Josplay explained that the initiative is not a talent…
Josplay recently hosted a focused and practical webinar titled “From Music to Merch: Building Your Fashion Brand as an African Artist.” The session brought together two industry voices with real field experience: Chinedu Bright – Creative Director & Artist Manager Abu Christopher – Founder, 1606 Clothing The conversation examined what it truly takes for African…