iMbizo yamaKhono

A transformative multi-media forever learning in Southern African creative arts.

iMbizo yamaKhono Web Series is published as an open source model with an emphasis on making the tutorials widely accessible and freely available. The web portal afribeat.com and dedicated youtube channel @jazzuhuru is the e-learning hub providing ease of access to the Web Series and Workbooks. The capacity building resources include a documentary and written educational task-based learning material which together make up one learning module.
The modules are participative and inclusive and outcomes based. This trains the target markets to learn music and heritage in a smarter way. The combination of internet and online technologies with community practices provides for both inter-personal mentorship and self- learning.
Students are facilitated to generate their own content in the holistic aspects of the resources including new creations, new narratives on South African culture and heritage, oral history and shared opportunities for career growth path. Student generated content is shared online social media and digital engagement hubs for further opportunities in networking, learning and promotion.

Supported by Department of Arts and Culture Presidential Employment Stimulus, as managed by the National Arts Council of South Africa, iMbizo yamaKhono’s passion for job creation, mentorship, on-the-job training and skills transfer is transforming the creative landscape in Southern Africa. All titles are available for purchase to all libraries of South Africa at a 30% discount. Price to Dealer less 50%. All titles are printed at BK Book Binders in Durban and published by afribeat.com - a co-creation portal for the deep musical roots of Africa its context of ancient wisdom and future innovation. Afribeat engages musical communities, practitioners and mentors throughout Africa in fruitful dialogue, joyful collaboration and strong music.