New music business summit Afro Nordic Summit will be held for the first time in Helsinki on September 27th, 2024 at Hobo Hotel Helsinki. The event, organized by Marmori Entertainment, focuses on raising awareness about growing the African music market and the music business. It is specifically designed for music industry professionals, artists, and creative individuals, fostering awareness and collaboration in this dynamic sector.

The goal of the summit is to bridge the gap about the African music market and showcase the African diaspora in Finland to both local and international audiences.

The mission of the event is to unite music, culture, and dialogue in a safe, expert gathering based on a value-driven approach. Community engagement is central, aiming to leave visitors with the understanding that the vast African economy is large, growing, and within reach.

The program includes panel discussions, roundtable discussions, showcase performances by artists and international DJ’s.

The event was inspired by AFRONORDIC founded by Stephanie Owusu. Her African music industry and culture event was produced in collaboration with Music Norway in the fall of 2023.

Three speakers have already been announced for the event: Sheniece Charway (Head Of Black Music & Culture, EMEA; YouTube Music), Christel Kayibi (Director Repertoire Strategy, Africa, Sony Music) and Stephanie Owusu (Social Media and Digital Marketing Manager, Sony Music Entertainment Norway; founder , AFRONORDIC). Other speakers and performers will be announced on the event's website in the upcoming weeks.

You can also buy tickets for the event through the website - early bird tickets cost 89.90 euros.

Topics & mission of the event:

• Rising Africa as a vital market for music business
• Africa as an important territory
• Africa’s streaming/music consumption
• Africa’s territorial publishing infrastructure
• Africa’s heritage, culture and spirit which should be showcased to the world
• Why Africa & Bridging the gap - why and how should Finland turn it's focus to Africa as a territory
• Discussing Africa in the eyes of development and growing music consumption
• Diaspora & Connections - Why and how should Finland react to the growing African diaspora and start building bridges and collaborations as individuals and as an industry?