Scholarship watch: Martell Swift Academy Accra closes application

Applications for the Accra edition of Martell Swift Academy, a mentorship and grant programme for emerging music creatives, closed on 6 November 2026 after opening on 27 October.

The programme offers participants professional tools suited to their development needs, direct mentorship from industry experts, a network of peers and collaborators, and a grant, the organisers said. It also includes workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions.

Mentors include DJ and producer Juls, artist Gyakie, rapper and songwriter M.anifest, music executive Therese Ohemaa Akua Jones and journalist Maxwell Adjavon.

Who could apply

Martell and Africa House opened the free call to artists, producers, songwriters and music industry professionals based in Accra, Ghana. The application form said the Accra edition was open only to creatives based in the city.

Applying did not guarantee selection, and the organisers decide who joins the programme.

Key facts

• Programme: Martell Swift Academy, Accra edition
• Organisers: Martell, with Africa House as curator
• Open to: emerging artists, producers, songwriters and music industry professionals based in Accra
• Cost: free to apply and take part, according to the organisers
• Applications opened: 27 October 2026
• Deadline: 6 November 2026 (closed)
• How to apply: through the online application form

Background

Martell created the Academy, and Africa House curates it. Accra is the second city in the rollout. Published reports say the Nairobi edition ended on 10 October 2026 with a showcase for 25 participants.

Martell's website lists Johannesburg and Lagos for 2027. The organisers have not yet announced application dates for those editions.

What has not been announced

The organisers have not disclosed the grant size, the number of places in Accra or the programme dates. The call said terms and conditions apply but did not set them out.

Creatives who missed this deadline should not assume a later intake in Accra. No second call has been announced.

Where to check

Details are on the official Martell Swift Academy Accra page. Readers can also follow @martellofficial and @africahousemembersclub on Instagram for future announcements.

This information was checked on 11 November 2026 against the organisers' published announcement and application form.