Tag: Rise Fund


  • Josplay Rise Fund 2 enters final review stage as judges assess entries from across Africa

    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…

  • Rheed1: A Rising Afro-Fusion Artist Finds Strength in Faith and Loss

    In Lagos, where the city’s music scene often prizes spectacle over substance, Rheed1, born Raheem Rilwan Tobiloba, has carved out a place for himself through persistence and faith. With no label backing and no industry machinery at his disposal, he has built a career piece by piece, powered by resilience and conviction. That resilience is…