She Is The Music

About Esther Konama Gyan

As the founder of Musiconnect, I am dedicated to bridging the gap between African artists and the global music industry. My mission is to create opportunities, foster collaborations, and elevate the visibility of African talent on international stages. Beyond business, I am passionate about empowering women in music and ensuring our voices shape the industry’s future. Let’s connect and build something great together!

Current Working Location

Connecticut, USA. Ghana, West Africa. (Available for some travel.)

Links to work

https://ghanaweekend.com/2019/09/11/music-connect-ghana-to-hold-workshop-for-20-new-artistes/

Work experience

Esther's Skills

Business

Artist Manager
Booking Agent
Marketing
Music Executive
Project Manager
Promoter
Public Relations

Live

Tour Manager

Venue Type Experience

Festival
Stadium

Esther's Genres

Experimental
Hip-Hop
Latin
Pop
R&B
Reggae
Reggaetón
Soul
Trap
World

Esther's Experience

I have applied my skills in business development, networking, and strategic planning to create Musiconnect, a platform that connects African artists with global opportunities. I facilitate collaborations between artists, producers, and event organizers through my work, helping them navigate the industry and expand their reach. I am also investing in a yearly music tour to promote African talent internationally. Additionally, I use my leadership and negotiation skills to engage with key industry figures, ensuring artists have access to career-advancing opportunities. My goal is to make African music more globally recognized while empowering women in the industry.

She Is The Music PresentsWomen Sharing the Spotlight

On behalf of She Is The Music, it is with great pleasure that we recognize the below women for their extraordinary contributions to the music industry at our inaugural Women Sharing The Spotlight cocktail event.

Women Sharing The Spotlight is founded in the ethos that when we make more space for each other, when we bring more women into the room, we create a vibrant spirit and ecosystem of mentorship, growth and opportunity -- together. This is a unique event for industry leaders to not only converge and celebrate -- but to share their platforms, their voices, and their strength with one another and with the next generations of women forging the path ahead.

The list has been selected by our advisory council as one of 50 exceptional women to be celebrated for your 20+ years of remarkable achievement, contribution and impact in music.

Rooted in the conviction that 'We Are Stronger Together', we have asked each honoree to nominate another woman they admire to share the spotlight.

Women Sharing The Spotlight is envisioned as an annual celebration, creating a platform to elevate and empower women who are shaping the future of music.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 50 HONOREES:

Alexandra Lioutikoff

Alison Smith

Amanda Marks

Ann Mincieli

Barbara Cane

Beth Matthews

Carianne Marshall

Carole Kinzel

Cyndi Forman

Desiree Perez

Dina LaPolt

Ebonie Ward

Gail Mitchell

Geni Lincoln

Golnar Khosrowshahi

Heather Kolker

Jen McDaniels

Jenna Park Adler

Jennifer Knoepfle

Jenifer Mallory

Jennifer Justice

Jocelyn Cooper

Joi Brown

Julie Hurwitz

Julie Swidler

Katie Welle

Lila Gerson

Lori Feldman

Lou Taylor

Lucy Dickins

Luke Burland

Melissa Miller Ormond

Michele Anthony

Michele An

Michele Bernstein

Natalia Nataskin

Nicole George Middleton

Nicole Wyskoarko

Phylicia Fant

Sam Kirby Yoh

Samantha Saturn

Stephanie Shim

Sullina Ong

Susan Genco

Sylvia Rhone

Tammy Hurt

Theola Borden

Tina Davis

Vivien Lewit

Wendy Goldstein

Yvette Noel Schure

HONOREE EVENT COMMITTEE:

Alexis Giles

Ali Harnell

Carolyn Williams

Jacqueline Saturn

Jeanine McLean

Jessica Letkemann

Jody Gerson

Kelly Chappel

Kirdis Postelle

Madison Anglin

Marcie Allen

Michelle Yablans

Mo Rhim

Nazanin Fatemian

Nicole Onufrey

Samii Carpintero

Stacey Portnoy

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