Warner Music Group, in partnership with the Blavatnik Family Foundation, proudly continues its mission of driving meaningful social change through the Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF). Now entering its third year, the SJF Repertoire Fund—an eight-year, $10 million initiative, with $1 million allocated to Sub-Saharan Africa empowers Warner Music employees to support local nonprofit entities focused on uplifting marginalized communities. Each year, organizations are awarded grants between $5,000 and $15,000 USD to advance work in education, arts, culture, and criminal justice reform.
In 2024, Warner Music Africa is proud to announce its new roster of grantee partners across Sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. This year, the Fund continues to support institutions led by and focused on historically marginalized populations, reaffirming our commitment to fostering racial equity and social justice across the continent.
Temi Adeniji, Managing Director of Warner Music Africa and SVP, Sub-Saharan Africa Strategy, emphasizes the importance of this ongoing work: “We are excited to enter the third year of the SJF Repertoire Fund in Sub-Saharan Africa, continuing our support for some of the incredible grantees from previous years, while also broadening our reach across even more countries. This year, we are particularly proud to include organizations in Francophone Africa for the first time, a milestone as we prepare to expand our presence in that region.”
Among the Francophone African grantees are three standout organizations in Côte d’Ivoire – COSCI, Boost, and ACWAMA – which are focused on promoting social integration, creative expression, and youth development, reflecting the diverse and vibrant potential of Francophone Africa.
In Nigeria, Emmy Kasbit is empowering women by preserving traditional craftsmanship through the production of locally sourced woven fabrics while Audio Girl Africa, led by Phebean (Febe) Oluwagbemi provides young Nigerian women with audio technology and music business training, helping them scale their careers.
South African grantees include Tomorrow Trust, a non-profit supporting vulnerable children through academics and life skill and Academy 2063, a platform aimed at improving the development of future African athletes, aligned with the African Union’s vision of global competitiveness by 2063.
Meanwhile, the Boost Program in Côte d’Ivoire is a collaboration between Salon des Industries Musicales d’Afrique (SIMA), the Orange Digital Center, the Embassy of France in Cote D’Ivoire, and the Centre National de la Musique, aimed at empowering local industry talent and providing job opportunities for young people and emerging young professionals by offering high-quality certified training.
Through these partnerships, Warner Music Africa is committed to empowering communities, nurturing young leaders, and fostering lasting change across the continent. Together with our grantees, we are building a brighter future for Africa—one that is grounded in equality, opportunity, and creativity.
The complete list of 2024 grantees is as follows:
