The Leading Vibe Initiative

The Leading Vibe Initiative is a groundbreaking platform founded by GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Tems to support, connect and amplify young women in music across Africa. Born from Tems’ journey as a self-taught artist, the initiative offers women with the tools, resources and connections to propel their creative journeys. With a mission to close the gender gap in the music industry, the Leading Vibe Initiative builds pathways for women to rise.

The initiative kicks off in Tems’ hometown of Lagos, Nigeria on August 8-9, offering immersive programming for emerging women artists, songwriters, and producers. Through a series of workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions, participants will gain hands-on training, access to world-class tools, and connections to established industry executives and leaders. Applications are now open for women artists, songwriters, and producers based in Nigeria between the ages of 18 and 35.

Applications close on July 13.

With additional rollouts slated in Africa, the initiative plans to eventually expand across the continent. It’s a movement. It’s a network. It’s a wave—built for women, by women, from Africa to the world.