Tems Launches ‘Lead The Vibe’ Initiative To Empower Women In Music

Grammy-winning artist Tems has launched the “Leading Vibe Initiative,” a new platform aimed at supporting, connecting, and amplifying young women in music throughout Africa, with future plans for global expansion.

“My goal with the Leading Vibe Initiative is to help discover and support talented young women who have the potential to redefine the industry,” Tems said.

The music industry currently shows significant gender disparities, with women comprising only 22% of artists, 12.8% of songwriters, and 3% of music producers globally, according to recent reports.

Leading Vibe Initiative addresses these gaps by partnering with leading industry professionals to provide emerging female talent with training, mentorship, resources, and crucial career opportunities.

The program begins with an open application process for Nigeria-based candidates for its first session in Lagos on August 8th–9th.

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Additional African locations will follow later this year, with plans to eventually reach major cities worldwide.

“By providing access, tools and opportunity, we’re creating space for them to find their voices, step into their power and shape the future of music across the continent and globally,” she said.

Drawing from her personal experiences as a young woman in music, Tems created the Leading Vibe Initiative to uplift the next generation of female artists, producers, songwriters, and music industry professionals, working to increase women’s representation across all areas of the music business.

The program structure includes an intimate opening event followed by a full day of immersive experiences for selected emerging talent.

Participants will engage in workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions that provide practical training, access to professional tools, and networking with established industry executives and leaders.

The initiative operates through expanding partnerships with world-renowned artists, industry executives, and leaders, offering hands-on training, creative workshops, masterclasses, mentorship opportunities, advanced music production technology from Native Instruments, and access to career-defining opportunities.