Shanice Edwards to receive 2021 Richard Antwi Scholarship – Music Business Worldwide

The Richard Antwi Scholarship, in conjunction with the University of Westminster, has named Shanice Edwards as its 2021 recipient.

Shanice Edwards is a Music Business and Arts Management Graduate, who began studying music at Birmingham’s first performing arts academy BOA.

Edwards will be awarded a full scholarship for a place on the University of Westminster’s Music Business Management MA course.

The highly regarded Richard Antwi Scholarship award comprises full course fees; a full bursary of £10,400 and mentorship from the RAS Team.

Recipients also receive professional executive coaching to support their career pathway via work placements and networking aligned with their professional focus, skills and aspirations.

The Richard Antwi Scholarship’s aim is to support Black and minority ethnic students living in the UK and is awarded in conjunction with London’s University of Westminster, to applicants who hold an offer of a place on the university’s Music Business Management MA course.

The scholarship was founded in 2016 by friends and family of Richard Antwi, as a response to the sudden death of the widely respected British music industry lawyer, manager and entrepreneur, who had contributed to the Music Business Management MA course on numerous occasions as a guest lecturer.

It is an annual award, which found its first scholar in 2018. The scholarship is now funded by all three UK major record labels, music publishers, and several of the top independent music companies and music law firms: Sony Music UK, Universal Music UK, Warner Music UK, Sony Music Publishing, XL Records, Beggars Group, Young, Clintons, Hoare Associates and Modest! Management.

Previous scholars include inaugural recipient Jojo Mukeza,  Esther Lenda Bokuma and Daniel Beckley, all of whom are now placed within the industry.

“You’re in great hands, the hands that make light work. Richard would be proud.”

Wretch 32 

Commenting on the announcement of the new scholar, Wretch 32 (artist, 0207 Def Jam Creative Director), said: “Congratulations Shanice, I hope you’re happy, geared up and ready to embark on this journey, and of course I’m sure we’re gonna cross paths in the future.

“You’re in great hands, the hands that make light work. Richard would be proud.”

“I look forward to seeing Shanice progress and getting the chance to finally meet in person.”

Taponeswa Mavunga, Sony Music UK

Taponeswa Mavunga, Director of Africa Sony Music UK, added: “Huge congratulations to Shanice on her achievement! It’s no mean feat, because by all accounts the team received a high quality of applications, so it’s a testament to Shanice’s talent and passion, qualities that Richard’s legacy continues to inspire! I look forward to seeing Shanice progress and getting the chance to finally meet in person.”

“She hugely impressed us with her application and we are so proud to shine the light on her exceptional talent.”

Phillip Antwi

Phillip Antwi said: “Huge congratulations to Shanice on her achievement as the new Richard Antwi Scholar.

“She hugely impressed us with her application and we are so proud to shine the light on her exceptional talent. Richard has left a lasting and important legacy and it feels good to continue the great work to give access and opportunity for another future music industry leader.”

“I feel so blessed and grateful to have been awarded the Richard Antwi Scholarship, the access to support I will have and the chance to connect with Richard’s close friends and family is such an amazing opportunity.”

Shanice Edwards 

Shanice Edwards said: “I feel so blessed and grateful to have been awarded the Richard Antwi Scholarship, the access to support I will have and the chance to connect with Richard’s close friends and family is such an amazing opportunity.

“To already have the organisation believe in me feels so powerful and I can’t wait to get started! I never met Richard, but I can feel how much he meant to so many, and I am already so thankful to him.”Music Business Worldwide