2014 MTN SAMINIFEST KICKS OFF WITH MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKSHOP ON DECEMBER 3 AT DANCESTARDOM

Samini Music and GCEEI, in partnership with the Musicians Union of Ghana will present the   MTN Saminifest Music Industry Workshop scheduled for the 3rd of December 2014 at   Dancestardom, Sakaman from 10:00am to 2pm.   Under the theme: “Mastering Financial Planning for the Creative Professional”, the   MIDLAND/STARLIFE Music Industry Workshop seeks to equip industry professionals on how to   create an effective Financial Plan.

There will be an introductory training on creating a financial   plan- profit and loss, cash flow and balance sheet, in relation to industry practices. 

Also, an   exposition on what banks require before granting loans and what financial products and   Insurance/pension products exist for Creative Arts professionals. Speakers include:   SPEAKERS   The main Speaker for the workshop is Mr. Charles Mensa, an accomplished Accountant   and Investment Professional. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the Manchester   Business School, UK. Mr. Mensa is the former Director of Finance and Administration at   the National Lotteries Authority, where he grew the business from US$15million per year   to a US$160million dollar business within a period of 5 years. 

He has also worked with   Multimedia Broadcasting Company as Finance Director, and sits on the board of   Windsor Capital.  Also, there would be a Speaker each from Midland Savings and Loan and Starlife   Assurance.   The workshop targets artistes (both established and upcoming), artistes Managers, Industry   Practitioners and Corporates, Financial Institutions with an interest in Arts and Music. The   Workshop, which is open to a maximum on 100 persons, is FREE. However prior registration is   required to ensure standards are met. Registration is on first-come-first-served basis. 

To   register please call 0541888877. Interested parties can also visit Dancestardom by Tuesday,   2:00pm to register.  About GCEEI   Ghana Center for Entrepreneurship, Employment and Innovation (GCEEI) is an award winning   Business Advisory Support Center that supports Startups, Entrepreneurs, Executive Clients in   Business Development, Consulting, Business Financing and Support Services.  MTN Saminifest is an annual musical festival, bringing together music lovers from all over the   country, to celebrate the works of Samini, and also showcase authentic class-act performances   from leading Ghanaian artistes.  

Activities of the 4-day Celebration as follows:    Dec 3- MIDLAND/STARLIFE Music Industry Workshop @ Dancestardom   Dec 4- Samini Photo & Video Exhibition @ Dancestardom   Dec 5- African Market Day- FoodFest & Pre-Party @ Dancestardom    Dec 6- Saminifest Live (Main Concert) @ Trade Fair   MTN Saminifest is supported by CLUB BEER Fiesta Condom, Ashfoam; Star Assurance and   Midland Savings & Loans   Signed  John Armah  Samini Music