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Mazik Firm, founded by Myolisi Prince Masuku, aims to simplify the fragmented landscape of music promotion and artist development for independent artists in South Africa. Through its platform, MazikMail, the company integrates various tools and resources to help musicians manage their careers more efficiently, while maintaining a strong connection to Xhosa culture.
Music Exchange NPC has been nominated for the Music Business Conference of the Year at the inaugural Music Business Awards Africa, recognizing its impact on the African music industry.
Kultips introduces a seamless way for audiences to tip performers instantly through QR codes, enhancing appreciation in the arts.
Bontle Moloi’s move to Golden Thread African Agency gives a practical example of the wide-ranging management work behind the company’s two nominations.
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On October 16, 2026, Delight Productions will host a pivotal workshop in Cape Town designed to equip Western Cape artists with essential knowledge of the music industry. By focusing on practical skills in areas such as branding, copyright, and live performance, this initiative aims to empower musicians to forge sustainable careers while protecting their creative work.
South African pop artist Jamie-Lee Sexton celebrates her latest single 'Dancing on the Edge' reaching the top of the iTunes Pop Chart, marking a significant moment in her evolving musical career.
On October 14, 2026, Zimbabwean painter Portia Zvavahera achieved a new auction record at Christie’s London with her captivating work 'This is where I travelled,' selling for £307,200. Yet, this milestone reflects more than financial success; it embodies her profound exploration of dreams, spirituality, and cultural identity.
Zakes Mda, a prominent South African writer and artist, has authored an authorized biography of Chris Hani, exploring the complexities of memory and identity in the context of South Africa's political history.
Mokima’s independent-publisher nomination puts attention on a less visible part of the music economy: the administration that connects a songwriter’s ownership to a working catalogue.
Before leading distribution at The Orchard, Mpumi Phillips worked where songs met television, publishers and the people deciding what audiences would hear. Her route from Ghetto Ruff and Sheer to a global distribution business is a story about hearing potential—and building somewhere for it to go.
An Industry Champion nomination recognises an educator whose career connects sound training, music law and the practical business of a creative profession.
Edward Ramolula’s recording career under AirDee preceded his public move into label A&R. His nomination brings those two parts of the work together.
Before founding a music-promotion business, Ian Bredenkamp worked on the receiving side of the pitch. I Be Music turns that experience into a service spanning radio, publicity and digital releases.
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