Swift Academy

Empowering the next generation of African talent

Curated by Africa House

Accra applications open now

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A NEW CLASS OF GHANAIAN CREATORS, CURATED BY AFRICA HOUSE

ACCRA IS THE NEXT CITY FOR SWIFT ACADEMY — THE SECOND COHORT IN A MOVEMENT BUILT ACROSS THE CONTINENT. SWIFT ACADEMY BRINGS TOGETHER MENTORS, MASTERCLASSES AND A COMMUNITY OF BUILDERS SHAPING ACCRA’S NEXT WAVE OF CULTURAL OUTPUT — MUSIC, BRAND, BUSINESS AND BEYOND.
Meet the mentors

A cohort built across the industry.

Martell x afrobeats Accra

Gyakie

Singer-songwriter

Gyakie is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter whose distinctive mix of Afrobeats, R&B and highlife has established her as one of Africa’s most compelling contemporary voices.
Following the success of “Forever,” she has collaborated with artists including Davido, Diplo, Major League DJz and Musa Keys, building a strong international profile.
From independent breakthrough to global recognition, Gyakie continues to inspire a new generation of African creatives and music talent.

Martell x afrobeats Accra

M.anifest

Rapper, songwritter

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper and lyricist M.anifest is one of Africa’s most compelling contemporary voices, celebrated for his genre-bending sound and incisive storytelling. Raised in Accra by his grandfather, legendary ethnomusicologist J. H. Kwabena Nketia, he has released seven albums and collaborated with global artists including Burna Boy, Erykah Badu, Damon Albarn and Flea. Beyond music, M.anifest has delivered keynotes and curated conversations at leading institutions including Harvard and Oxford. His latest album, NEW ROAD AND GUAVA TREES (2025), was released through Nas’ iconic hip-hop label, Mass Appeal.

Martell x afrobeats Ghana

Maxwell Adjavon

Music and culture enthusiast

Based in Accra, Maxwell Adjavon is a cultural curator and founder of the iMullar Network and Studio iMullar, a creative ecosystem supporting emerging African talent.
Through IMSS Records and the iMullar Soundsystem, he amplifies innovative voices shaping the future of music while bridging African creativity with global audiences.
Driven by the conviction that Africa is now, Maxwell champions authentic storytelling that reflects the continent’s cultural energy, influence and forward momentum.

Martell x afrobeats Accra

Therese Akua Jones

Manager, Moliy

Therese Akua Jones is a Ghanaian-American cultural strategist and entrepreneur focused on advancing Africa’s creative economy.
Through her leadership at Jambo Spaces and Wondergirl & Co, she supports talent development, strategic partnerships and sustainable creative businesses.
Her work connects African artists and creators with global audiences, opportunities and long-term growth.

Martell x afrobeats Accra

Juls

Record producer

MOBO Award-winning British-Ghanaian producer, DJ and creative visionary Juls is a leading force in modern Afrobeats.
With over 1 billion streams and collaborations spanning Wizkid, Burna Boy, Stormzy and Masego, he has played a defining role in elevating African music on the global stage.
Through his work and his platform Tabom, Juls celebrates Black creativity while fostering cultural exchange and the next generation of talent.

What you get

Built to actually move your career forward.

  • Creative Development Grant

    Grant towards music video production, distribution and marketing, equipment, or travel for performances and industry meetings.

  • Digital Creator Toolkit

    6–12 months of the tool you really need — editing software, music distribution and productivity subscriptions.

  • Studio Time & Cultural Hub Access

    A dedicated studio session every week, plus access to the Swift Academy cultural hub for co-working, collaboration labs and networking.

Core immersion week

WHAT THE PROGRAMME LOOKS LIKE

  1. 22 Nov - WELCOME MIXER

  2. 24 Nov - GROUP PANEL DISCUSSION

  3. 25 Nov - 1:1 mentor sessions

  4. 27 Nov - WORKSHOP DAY

  5. TBC - CLOSING & MUSIC SHOWCASE

The Accra cohort

Built with Accra’s creative spaces.

The Swift Academy Cultural Hub anchors the programme, with sessions running across Nairobi’s creative scene. Applicants will need to show an existing project, release or initiative they’re actively developing and want support on during the programme.

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Shaping Africa, everywhere.

Applications for Accra are now open