African Human Rights Poetry Competition

The African Human Rights Music Competition was designed to harness the talents of musicians, vocalists, and songwriters across Africa and beyond. Its goal is to encourage the use of music as a dynamic platform for advocating human rights, raising awareness of pressing social issues, and inspiring change through creativity. The competition received submissions from Nigeria, Zambia, Germany, Rwanda, Australia, Ghana, India, South Sudan, Congo, South Africa, Réunion and Mayotte, Kenya, Uganda, and Austria. The competition reaffirmed the universal power of music as a tool to spotlight human rights advocacy and social justice. IHRAM is proud of the diverse participation and the quality of entries received, each reflecting unique cultural perspectives on human rights struggles and hopes. Wole Adedoyin highlighted that these songs collectively address critical themes of freedom, dignity, equality, and justice, aligning perfectly with IHRAM’s mission of leveraging art for social change. “Music has always been a tool for activism, and this competition has proven how artists across Africa are ready to raise their voices against oppression through their craft,” Adedoyin stated. The African Human Rights Music Competition stressed IHRAM’s broader commitment to integrating arts into human rights advocacy and offering platforms where artists can challenge injustices and inspire meaningful conversations through their work.

Musicians, vocalists, and songwriters across Africa