Abdullah ‘Ayola’ Abubakre, the Canadian-based folk singer, has launched an online networking platform to connect Afrobeats artistes and stakeholders across the world.
ConnectAfrobeats, the online networking platform, is created to connect artistes with producers, songwriters, managers; indie promoters with distributors; and publishers with creative journalists, among others for collaboration, networking, touring, and other creative deliberations.
Abubakre, in a statement, said the cultural hub is a “revolutionary move to support the Afrobeats music genre locally and internationally”.
He said the platform was launched in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts.
Abubakre said the initiative is aimed at allowing Afrobeats creatives to connect, find talents, and form a team with a shared goal.
“I am thrilled to announce that ConnectAfrobeats is publicly available today,” he said.
“I and my team founded Connect Afrobeats, in collaboration with the “Canada Council for the Arts with a mission to cultivate a platform where talents in the Afrobeats supply chain can network, connect, and make meaningful social discussions within the global Afrobeats community.
“These include artists, talent managers, road managers, A&Rs, promoters, writers/journalists, distributors, publishers, and more. We are excited to invite you to sign up at www.connectafrobeats.com and connect with stakeholders in the Afrobeats space.
“I sincerely hope you find ConnectAfrobeats as useful as the intention we poured into this initiative.”
On ConnectAfrobeats, creative and administrative personnel are allowed to upload work samples and undergo verification, based on professional merits.
They will be able to connect with stakeholders in the Afrobeats space, both within Nigeria, Canada and globally. Users will also engage in discussions on various topics.
Other upcoming features on the platforms include; post campaigns to search for skills and talents, blogs among others.
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