Chart-topping R&B/soul singer Tems is launching a brand new program referred to as The Main Vibe Initiative in an effort to assist younger ladies who wish to study and get entangled with the music enterprise, Billboard can announce Wednesday (July 2).
The singer, songwriter and entrepreneur from Lagos, Nigeria, is planning a two-day seminar for between 15 and 20 ladies in Lagos “to supply alternatives for members to hone their craft, sharpen business information, and construct neighborhood,” in keeping with a press launch.
This system, which shall be held Aug. 8 and 9, will convey collectively members with business executives and creatives for meet and greets, coaching classes on songwriting and music manufacturing, studio classes, panel discussions, and tutorials on completely different points of the music enterprise; members will even obtain manufacturing software program and different assets, the discharge states. The mentors and audio system who shall be a part of this system shall be introduced at a later date. This system is meant to develop past Lagos to extra cities in Africa sooner or later.
Candidates can apply here by the July 13 deadline.
“My objective with the Main Vibe Initiative is to assist uncover and assist gifted younger ladies who’ve the potential to redefine the business,” Tems mentioned in a press release. “By offering entry, instruments and alternative, we’re creating house for them to seek out their voices, step into their energy and form the way forward for music throughout the continent and globally.”
Tems is likely one of the most profitable artists of her technology, along with her mixture of R&B, soul, Afrobeats, alté and extra producing a singular sound that’s distinct from many others within the crossover wave of African artists up to now half-decade. She’s racked up two Grammys — the primary Nigerian artist with two — in addition to two prime 10 Billboard Sizzling 100 hits, together with one No. 1, and 10 prime 10 Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs prime 10s, together with two No. 1s. She additionally has an possession stake within the MLS franchise San Diego FC.