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Transforming talent
into industry-ready
professionals.

We exist to close the gap between raw African musical genius and the global stage — with mentorship, production, and real industry access.

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Regional Reach

Across 6 Countries
& Growing

Total Artists
70
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Uganda
Kampala
Headquarters
28
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Kenya
Nairobi
14
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Ghana
Accra
11
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South Africa
Johannesburg
9
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Nigeria
Lagos
5
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Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
3

Numbers reflect active fellowship alumni per country. Ugandan cohort includes all Kampala-based programmes.

Fellowship Statistics

By the
Numbers.

Curriculum Completion Rates

Foundation & Voice97%
Production & Arrangement89%
Live Performance Module95%
Industry & Business82%
Overall Programme Completion91%
CMH Live – Stories That Define Impact
Case Studies

Stories That
Define Impact.

Amara Osei
Featured Story
Cohort 3 · Uganda · Neo-Soul

From Church Choir to International Stages

Amara Osei arrived at CMH Live with raw talent and zero industry knowledge. In 7 months, she developed a distinct sound, a professional brand, and the business skills to negotiate her own contracts.

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3 International ToursPerformed in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda within 6 months of graduation
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12,000+ Monthly StreamsDebut EP released 4 months post-fellowship; charted #2 regionally
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Self-Managed ArtistNegotiates her own bookings and brand partnerships without an agent
Nkosi Dlamini
Alumni Award
Cohort 1 · South Africa · Afrobeats

The Session Musician Who Built an Empire

Nkosi Dlamini entered CMH's first cohort as a self-taught guitarist. He left as a versatile multi-instrumentalist with a network across three countries and a recording credit on an internationally distributed album.

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Pan-African Music Award NomineeBest Instrumental Artist, 2024
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2 Signed Album CreditsSession musician on internationally distributed releases
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Now Mentoring Cohort 4Returned to CMH as a visiting instructor and mentor
Zara Mensah
Rising Star
Cohort 2 · Ghana · Afro-Jazz

Turning a Passion Into a Profitable Career

Zara Mensah came to CMH with a classical music background but a heart for Afro-jazz fusion. The fellowship gave her the language and business tools to bridge those worlds commercially.

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Founded Mensah Quartet4-piece ensemble now performing at premium events across West Africa
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4× Income GrowthMonthly earnings increased 400% within one year of graduation
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European Festival CircuitFirst West African jazz artist to perform at BrüsselJazz 2024
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Documentary

Witness the
Transformation.

Our documentary series captures the lived experience of CMH fellows — before, during, and after the programme. Unscripted. Unfiltered. Undeniable.

14:22
Short Film
Amara: A Year in Music
9:18
Event Film
The Showcase — Cohort 3 Live
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