Tag: Rise Fund
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What actually happens after an independent artist wins the Rise Fund grant? Beyond the announcement and the celebration, lies the real work. In this article, Josplay Rise Fund Volume 1 winner, Rheed 1 takes us behind the scenes of his post-funding journey. He breaks down how he spent the grant, how it transformed his career,…
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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…
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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…