Pulse Kenya is the most followed news and entertainment platform in Kenya. It informs and engages young Kenyans around the clock and provides updates by the hour.

Pulselive Kenya

Kenya is on the verge of hosting the Africa Academy headquarters or a regional centre following an agreement between the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports and Grammy Global Ventures (GGV).

Murkomen - What is left for Kenya to host the Grammy Africa Academy | Pulselive Kenya

Amos Robi

Kenya is on the verge of hosting the Africa Academy headquarters or a regional centre following an agreement between the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports and Grammy Global Ventures (GGV).

According to Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen, the collaboration, formalised on 25th September 2023, seeks to establish a hub for Grammy-branded events, with Rwanda, Nigeria, and South Africa also signing similar agreements as founding members.

<h3>Boosting Kenya’s creative economy</h3>

The Africa Academy headquarters is expected to enhance the country’s creative economy by leveraging Grammy Global Ventures’ technological resources, networks, and expertise.

This initiative aims to empower Kenyan music creators, enabling them to produce original content that showcases the nation’s rich cultural heritage to a global audience.

In addition to global exposure for Kenyan artistes, the academy promises significant economic benefits, including job creation, increased business opportunities, and the development of music production infrastructure.

<blockquote>By hosting the Africa Academy or Centre in Kenya, our music creators stand to benefit from the Recording Academy's technological resources, brand, networks, and expertise.</blockquote>

The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports has met its financial obligations, completing the final instalment of the USD 2,500,000 founding fee this month.

This fee, which is essential for setting up the academy, was paid in four instalments.

<blockquote>We saved a lot of money in subsequent instalments after the Kenya Shilling gained in strength this year.</blockquote>

The agreement stipulates that at least two founding members must contribute an equal fee to operationalise the Africa Academy.

Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kipchumba Murkomen during a past event

Should additional founding members contribute, GGV plans to use the surplus funds to organise Grammy-branded events in those countries.

<h3>Konza technopolis as a potential venue</h3>

Kenya has proposed the 160-acre Digital Media City at Konza Technopolis as the potential location for the academy.

This state-of-the-art facility is under development with funding agreements already signed with the Republic of Korea.

<blockquote>The project can be hosted in our 160-acre Digital Media City at the Konza Technopolis, where construction of the anchor building is at the design stage.</blockquote>

Diamond, Zuchu and Rayvanny makes it to Grammy Awards Consideration List

Kenya now awaits confirmation of its readiness to host the Africa Academy, a move that could cement its position as a regional entertainment hub and elevate its artistic scene globally.

By hosting the Africa Academy or Centre in Kenya, our music creators stand to benefit from the Recording Academy's technological resources, brand, networks, and expertise.

CS Murkomen - What is left for Kenya to host the Grammy Africa Academy

Business

lifestyle

Entertainment

News

Politics

Local

World

Celebrities

Music

Movies

Sports 

Fashion

Beauty & Health

Relationships & Weddings

Food & Travel

Lifestyle

Domestic

International 

Explore categories

The Pulse Influencer Awards has been set up to recognize and highlight bright lights in the influencer space in Kenya who are building active engaged communities around their niche or craft.

Influencer Awards

Company Pages

Breaking News & Top Stories | Pulselive Kenya

Pulse Kenya

Video

Checkout our authors for the latest content across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulselive Kenya

Authors | Pulselive Kenya

| Pulselive Kenya

Read the latest news across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulselive Kenya

Search for the latest content across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulselive Kenya

Search Results | Pulselive Kenya

Watch the latest videos across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone| Pulselive Kenya