2025 Programme
The Music Imbizo 2025 programme is a dynamic mix of panel discussions, workshops, showcases, competitions, and networking sessions, all built around this year’s theme: ``At the Root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity, and the Power of IP.`` This theme speaks directly to The Music Imbizo’s core objectives—to educate, empower, and connect the African music industry while promoting the value of cultural identity and the protection of intellectual property. The programme is crafted to spark conversations, drive innovation, and build sustainable careers for creatives across the continent and beyond.
2025 Programme | Durban ICC
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
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| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | ||
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | PANEL DISCUSSIONS "African Festivals & Showcases: The Next Big Stage"
Facilitated by: Nikki Froneman (Arte Viva Management - South Africa) | PANEL DISCUSSIONS "African Music & the Digital Economy"
Facilitated by: Traver Mudzonga (Consultant Researcher & Brand Strategists - Zimbabwe) | BUILDING WITH SPOTIFY MASTERCLASS | ||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | MASTERCLASS INSTRUMENT MAKING MASTERCLASS With Thobekile Mbanda(Storyteller, Musician & Poet – South Africa) MASTERCLASS FILM SCORING MASTERCLASS With Zethu Mashika (Composer & Producer – South Africa) | COMPETITIONS FILM SCORING COMPETITION Film Scoring Competition Screening & Winner Announcement COMPETITIONS MOOT COURT COMPETITION Group Stages MASTERCLASS MUSIC PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS Double Drop (Producer – Mozambique) with Banyezus (Music Journalist - Botswana) MASTERCLASS MAXHOSA MASTERCLASS | NEW MUSIC LISTENING SESSION | ||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | KEYNOTE ADDRESS Opening Keynote Address: "At the root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity and the power of IP" Nomfundo Xaluva (Singer & Songwriter – South Africa), speaking with Vuyisile Mshudulu (City of Joburg – South Africa) | KEYNOTE ADDRESS Keynote Interview: "Language as a tool for preserving culture" Brahim El Maned (Visa for Music – Morocco) | KEYNOTE ADDRESS In Conversation with: "Cultural Innovation: The Future of African Creativity" Ntsika Tyatya (MaXhosa Africa – South Africa) | ||
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | SAMRO MASTERCLASS - LICENSING & SALES 1PM - 1.30PM Masterclass with Karabo Senna, who is the General Manager for Licensing and Sales. | SAMRO MASTERCLASS - CSI & SPECIAL PROJECTS 1PM - 1.30PM Masterclass with Lesego Maforah, who is responsible for the Corporate Social Investment Manager (CSI) and Special Projects unit. | MASKANDI ROUNDTABLE
URBAN CULTURE TALK
Facilitated by: Banyezus (Botswana) | ||
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Globalization vs. Localization: Building African Brands for the World"
Facilitated by: Sphe Mbhele (The Music Imbizo - South Africa) | PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Tech Meets Tradition: Leveraging Technology for African Music & IP Protection"
Facilitated by: Eddy Mihigo (Creative Industry Consultant – Botswana) | PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Creative Entrepreneurship: Building Sustainable Careers"
Facilitated by: Sakhele Mzalazala (SM Communications - South Africa) | ||
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | BRAND SOUTH AFRICA Fireside chat with General Manager: Marketing of Brand South Africa, Sithembile Ntombela | TIKTOK MASTERCLASS 3PM to 4PM Masterclass with Toyin Mustapha (Head of Music Partnerships, UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa - TikTok) | COMPETITIONS BEAT BATTLE Finals | ||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | COMPETITIONS MOOT COURT COMPETITION Finals | ||||
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | |||||
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | |||||
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | OPENING EVENT (Invite Only) Venue: Durban ICC | SCHOWCASE NOMFUNDO XALUVA LIVE Venue: UKZN Centre of Jazz | SCHOWCASE THURSDAY, 28 AUG
Venue: The Chairman | SCHOWCASE FRIDAY, 29 AUG
Venue: The Chairman | SCHOWCASE SATURDAY, 30 AUG
Venue: The Chairman |
| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |||||
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |||||
| 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | |||||
| 11:00 pm - 12:00 am |
TUE 26 AUG
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OPENING EVENT (Invite Only) · Venue: Durban ICC7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
WED 27 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS "African Festivals & Showcases: The Next Big Stage" ·
- Sipho Dlamini (Joy of Jazz – South Africa)
- Bongani Dlamini (MTN Bushfire - eSwatini)
- Dino Lupeli (FoMC / LineCheck – Italy)
- Lucy Ilado (Art Grooves Africa – Kenya)
- Vuyisile Mshudulu (City of Joburg – South Africa)
Facilitated by: Nikki Froneman (Arte Viva Management - South Africa)10:00 am - 11:00 am -
MASTERCLASS INSTRUMENT MAKING MASTERCLASS · With Thobekile Mbanda(Storyteller, Musician & Poet – South Africa)11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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MASTERCLASS FILM SCORING MASTERCLASS · With Zethu Mashika (Composer & Producer – South Africa)11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS Opening Keynote Address: "At the root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity and the power of IP" · Nomfundo Xaluva (Singer & Songwriter – South Africa), speaking with Vuyisile Mshudulu (City of Joburg – South Africa)12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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SAMRO MASTERCLASS - LICENSING & SALES 1PM - 1.30PM · Masterclass with Karabo Senna, who is the General Manager for Licensing and Sales.1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Globalization vs. Localization: Building African Brands for the World" ·
- Silvia Nocentini (NoOx Worldwide - Italy)
- Usher Takudzwa Nyambi (Rolling Stone Africa)
- Eddie Hatitye (Music in Africa)
- Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi (CMO – Proudly South African)
Facilitated by: Sphe Mbhele (The Music Imbizo - South Africa)2:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
BRAND SOUTH AFRICA Fireside chat with General Manager: Marketing of Brand South Africa, Sithembile Ntombela3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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SCHOWCASE NOMFUNDO XALUVA LIVE · Venue: UKZN Centre of Jazz7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
THU 28 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS "African Music & the Digital Economy" ·
- Toyin Mustapha (Head of Music Partnerships, UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa - TikTok)
- Warren Bokwe (Spotify)
- Sechaba Mokoqo (YME Tunes – Lesotho)
- Precious Nkadimeng (SPOKENPRIESTESS - South Africa)
- Lerato Matsoso (General Manager - CAPASSO)
- Leroy Khoza (Founder - Inkabi Records)
Facilitated by: Traver Mudzonga (Consultant Researcher & Brand Strategists - Zimbabwe)10:00 am - 11:00 am -
COMPETITIONS FILM SCORING COMPETITION · Film Scoring Competition Screening & Winner Announcement11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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COMPETITIONS MOOT COURT COMPETITION · Group Stages11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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MASTERCLASS MUSIC PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS · Double Drop (Producer – Mozambique) with Banyezus (Music Journalist - Botswana)11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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MASTERCLASS MAXHOSA MASTERCLASS11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS Keynote Interview: "Language as a tool for preserving culture" · Brahim El Maned (Visa for Music – Morocco)12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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SAMRO MASTERCLASS - CSI & SPECIAL PROJECTS 1PM - 1.30PM · Masterclass with Lesego Maforah, who is responsible for the Corporate Social Investment Manager (CSI) and Special Projects unit.1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Tech Meets Tradition: Leveraging Technology for African Music & IP Protection" ·
- Nikki Froneman (Arte Viva Management - South Africa)
- Bongani Mdakane (Mdakane Attorneys – South Africa)
- Lwandile "ByLwansta" Nkanyuza (NORMVL – South Africa)
- Valentina Gianni Barbo (Project Manager & Value Chain Developer - Italy)
- Traver Mudzonga (Consultant Researcher & Brand Strategists - Zimbabwe)
Facilitated by: Eddy Mihigo (Creative Industry Consultant – Botswana)2:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
TIKTOK MASTERCLASS 3PM to 4PM · Masterclass with Toyin Mustapha (Head of Music Partnerships, UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa - TikTok)3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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COMPETITIONS MOOT COURT COMPETITION · Finals4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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SCHOWCASE THURSDAY, 28 AUG ·
- Joliza BhacaSoul (South Africa)
- Pebbles (South Africa)
- Jimmy Nevis (South Africa)
- Akuvi (Norway)
- Le Mpendulo (South Africa)
Venue: The Chairman7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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BUILDING WITH SPOTIFY MASTERCLASS10:00 am - 11:00 am
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NEW MUSIC LISTENING SESSION11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS In Conversation with: "Cultural Innovation: The Future of African Creativity" · Ntsika Tyatya (MaXhosa Africa – South Africa)12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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MASKANDI ROUNDTABLE
- Khuzani Mpungose (Musician & Entrepreneur – South Africa)
- Thobela Dlamini (Ngwane Records & Entertainment – South Africa)
- Ofishabakhulu (Musicians – South Africa)
- Xolani Mcineka (Impucuzeko Maskandi Festival – South Africa)
- Linda Zulu (World of Dancers – South Africa)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
URBAN CULTURE TALK
- Lex LaFoy (Artist & Filmmaker – South Africa)
- Karabo “illythehost” Shongwe (HYPE Magazine – South Africa)
- Endre Dalen (DJ, Producer & Multi-Instrumentalist - Norway)
- Silvia Nocentini(NoOx Worldwide - Italy)
- DJ SoulBase (DJ & Producer – Norway)
Facilitated by: Banyezus (Botswana)1:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Creative Entrepreneurship: Building Sustainable Careers" ·
- Collin Sserunjogi (Musician & Author – Uganda)
- James French (Concert SA – South Africa)
- Lefa Mosea (Musician – South Africa)
- Andile Mnikathi (Gertrude & Co – South Africa)
- Xixel Langa (Musician - Mozambique)
- Tshepo Makhubela (Music Nation - South Africa)
Facilitated by: Sakhele Mzalazala (SM Communications - South Africa)2:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
COMPETITIONS BEAT BATTLE · Finals3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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SCHOWCASE FRIDAY, 29 AUG ·
- Deltino Guerreiro (Mozambique)
- Khombisile Miya (South Africa)
- Khuzani (South Africa)
- Ofishabakhulu (South Africa)
Venue: The Chairman7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SAT 30 AUG
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SCHOWCASE SATURDAY, 30 AUG ·
- Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane (South Africa)
- Odwa Bongo (South Africa)
- Ayanda Jiya (South Africa)
- Faray The Great (Zimbabwe)
- Xixel Langa (Mozambique)
Venue: The Chairman7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | ||
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | |||||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | COMPETITIONS FILM SCORING COMPETITION Film Scoring Competition Screening & Winner Announcement COMPETITIONS MOOT COURT COMPETITION Group Stages | ||||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |||||
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | |||||
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |||||
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | COMPETITIONS BEAT BATTLE Finals | ||||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | COMPETITIONS MOOT COURT COMPETITION Finals |
WED 27 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
THU 28 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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COMPETITIONS FILM SCORING COMPETITION · Film Scoring Competition Screening & Winner Announcement11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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COMPETITIONS MOOT COURT COMPETITION · Group Stages11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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COMPETITIONS MOOT COURT COMPETITION · Finals4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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COMPETITIONS BEAT BATTLE · Finals3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | ||
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | |||||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | |||||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | KEYNOTE ADDRESS Opening Keynote Address: "At the root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity and the power of IP" Nomfundo Xaluva (Singer & Songwriter – South Africa), speaking with Vuyisile Mshudulu (City of Joburg – South Africa) | KEYNOTE ADDRESS Keynote Interview: "Language as a tool for preserving culture" Brahim El Maned (Visa for Music – Morocco) | KEYNOTE ADDRESS In Conversation with: "Cultural Innovation: The Future of African Creativity" Ntsika Tyatya (MaXhosa Africa – South Africa) |
WED 27 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS Opening Keynote Address: "At the root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity and the power of IP" · Nomfundo Xaluva (Singer & Songwriter – South Africa), speaking with Vuyisile Mshudulu (City of Joburg – South Africa)12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
THU 28 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS Keynote Interview: "Language as a tool for preserving culture" · Brahim El Maned (Visa for Music – Morocco)12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS In Conversation with: "Cultural Innovation: The Future of African Creativity" · Ntsika Tyatya (MaXhosa Africa – South Africa)12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | ||
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | BUILDING WITH SPOTIFY MASTERCLASS | ||||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | MASTERCLASS INSTRUMENT MAKING MASTERCLASS With Thobekile Mbanda(Storyteller, Musician & Poet – South Africa) MASTERCLASS FILM SCORING MASTERCLASS With Zethu Mashika (Composer & Producer – South Africa) | MASTERCLASS MUSIC PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS Double Drop (Producer – Mozambique) with Banyezus (Music Journalist - Botswana) MASTERCLASS MAXHOSA MASTERCLASS | |||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |||||
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | SAMRO MASTERCLASS - LICENSING & SALES 1PM - 1.30PM Masterclass with Karabo Senna, who is the General Manager for Licensing and Sales. | SAMRO MASTERCLASS - CSI & SPECIAL PROJECTS 1PM - 1.30PM Masterclass with Lesego Maforah, who is responsible for the Corporate Social Investment Manager (CSI) and Special Projects unit. | MASKANDI ROUNDTABLE
URBAN CULTURE TALK
Facilitated by: Banyezus (Botswana) | ||
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |||||
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | BRAND SOUTH AFRICA Fireside chat with General Manager: Marketing of Brand South Africa, Sithembile Ntombela | TIKTOK MASTERCLASS 3PM to 4PM Masterclass with Toyin Mustapha (Head of Music Partnerships, UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa - TikTok) |
WED 27 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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MASTERCLASS INSTRUMENT MAKING MASTERCLASS · With Thobekile Mbanda(Storyteller, Musician & Poet – South Africa)11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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MASTERCLASS FILM SCORING MASTERCLASS · With Zethu Mashika (Composer & Producer – South Africa)11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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SAMRO MASTERCLASS - LICENSING & SALES 1PM - 1.30PM · Masterclass with Karabo Senna, who is the General Manager for Licensing and Sales.1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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BRAND SOUTH AFRICA Fireside chat with General Manager: Marketing of Brand South Africa, Sithembile Ntombela3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
THU 28 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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MASTERCLASS MUSIC PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS · Double Drop (Producer – Mozambique) with Banyezus (Music Journalist - Botswana)11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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MASTERCLASS MAXHOSA MASTERCLASS11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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SAMRO MASTERCLASS - CSI & SPECIAL PROJECTS 1PM - 1.30PM · Masterclass with Lesego Maforah, who is responsible for the Corporate Social Investment Manager (CSI) and Special Projects unit.1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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TIKTOK MASTERCLASS 3PM to 4PM · Masterclass with Toyin Mustapha (Head of Music Partnerships, UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa - TikTok)3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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BUILDING WITH SPOTIFY MASTERCLASS10:00 am - 11:00 am
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MASKANDI ROUNDTABLE
- Khuzani Mpungose (Musician & Entrepreneur – South Africa)
- Thobela Dlamini (Ngwane Records & Entertainment – South Africa)
- Ofishabakhulu (Musicians – South Africa)
- Xolani Mcineka (Impucuzeko Maskandi Festival – South Africa)
- Linda Zulu (World of Dancers – South Africa)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
URBAN CULTURE TALK
- Lex LaFoy (Artist & Filmmaker – South Africa)
- Karabo “illythehost” Shongwe (HYPE Magazine – South Africa)
- Endre Dalen (DJ, Producer & Multi-Instrumentalist - Norway)
- Silvia Nocentini(NoOx Worldwide - Italy)
- DJ SoulBase (DJ & Producer – Norway)
Facilitated by: Banyezus (Botswana)1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | ||
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | |||||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | NEW MUSIC LISTENING SESSION |
WED 27 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
THU 28 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
FRI 29 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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NEW MUSIC LISTENING SESSION11:00 am - 12:00 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | ||
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | |||||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | |||||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |||||
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | |||||
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |||||
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |||||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |||||
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | |||||
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | |||||
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | OPENING EVENT (Invite Only) Venue: Durban ICC | ||||
| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |||||
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |||||
| 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | |||||
| 11:00 pm - 12:00 am |
TUE 26 AUG
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OPENING EVENT (Invite Only) · Venue: Durban ICC7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
WED 27 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
THU 28 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
FRI 29 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | PANEL DISCUSSIONS "African Festivals & Showcases: The Next Big Stage"
Facilitated by: Nikki Froneman (Arte Viva Management - South Africa) | PANEL DISCUSSIONS "African Music & the Digital Economy"
Facilitated by: Traver Mudzonga (Consultant Researcher & Brand Strategists - Zimbabwe) | |||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | |||||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |||||
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | |||||
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Globalization vs. Localization: Building African Brands for the World"
Facilitated by: Sphe Mbhele (The Music Imbizo - South Africa) | PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Tech Meets Tradition: Leveraging Technology for African Music & IP Protection"
Facilitated by: Eddy Mihigo (Creative Industry Consultant – Botswana) | PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Creative Entrepreneurship: Building Sustainable Careers"
Facilitated by: Sakhele Mzalazala (SM Communications - South Africa) |
WED 27 AUG
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS "African Festivals & Showcases: The Next Big Stage" ·
- Sipho Dlamini (Joy of Jazz – South Africa)
- Bongani Dlamini (MTN Bushfire - eSwatini)
- Dino Lupeli (FoMC / LineCheck – Italy)
- Lucy Ilado (Art Grooves Africa – Kenya)
- Vuyisile Mshudulu (City of Joburg – South Africa)
Facilitated by: Nikki Froneman (Arte Viva Management - South Africa)10:00 am - 11:00 am -
PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Globalization vs. Localization: Building African Brands for the World" ·
- Silvia Nocentini (NoOx Worldwide - Italy)
- Usher Takudzwa Nyambi (Rolling Stone Africa)
- Eddie Hatitye (Music in Africa)
- Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi (CMO – Proudly South African)
Facilitated by: Sphe Mbhele (The Music Imbizo - South Africa)2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
THU 28 AUG
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS "African Music & the Digital Economy" ·
- Toyin Mustapha (Head of Music Partnerships, UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa - TikTok)
- Warren Bokwe (Spotify)
- Sechaba Mokoqo (YME Tunes – Lesotho)
- Precious Nkadimeng (SPOKENPRIESTESS - South Africa)
- Lerato Matsoso (General Manager - CAPASSO)
- Leroy Khoza (Founder - Inkabi Records)
Facilitated by: Traver Mudzonga (Consultant Researcher & Brand Strategists - Zimbabwe)10:00 am - 11:00 am -
PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Tech Meets Tradition: Leveraging Technology for African Music & IP Protection" ·
- Nikki Froneman (Arte Viva Management - South Africa)
- Bongani Mdakane (Mdakane Attorneys – South Africa)
- Lwandile "ByLwansta" Nkanyuza (NORMVL – South Africa)
- Valentina Gianni Barbo (Project Manager & Value Chain Developer - Italy)
- Traver Mudzonga (Consultant Researcher & Brand Strategists - Zimbabwe)
Facilitated by: Eddy Mihigo (Creative Industry Consultant – Botswana)2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS "Creative Entrepreneurship: Building Sustainable Careers" ·
- Collin Sserunjogi (Musician & Author – Uganda)
- James French (Concert SA – South Africa)
- Lefa Mosea (Musician – South Africa)
- Andile Mnikathi (Gertrude & Co – South Africa)
- Xixel Langa (Musician - Mozambique)
- Tshepo Makhubela (Music Nation - South Africa)
Facilitated by: Sakhele Mzalazala (SM Communications - South Africa)2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION | ||
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | |||||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | |||||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |||||
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | |||||
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |||||
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |||||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |||||
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | |||||
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | |||||
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | SCHOWCASE NOMFUNDO XALUVA LIVE Venue: UKZN Centre of Jazz | SCHOWCASE THURSDAY, 28 AUG
Venue: The Chairman | SCHOWCASE FRIDAY, 29 AUG
Venue: The Chairman | SCHOWCASE SATURDAY, 30 AUG
Venue: The Chairman | |
| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |||||
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |||||
| 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | |||||
| 11:00 pm - 12:00 am |
WED 27 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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SCHOWCASE NOMFUNDO XALUVA LIVE · Venue: UKZN Centre of Jazz7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
THU 28 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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SCHOWCASE THURSDAY, 28 AUG ·
- Joliza BhacaSoul (South Africa)
- Pebbles (South Africa)
- Jimmy Nevis (South Africa)
- Akuvi (Norway)
- Le Mpendulo (South Africa)
Venue: The Chairman7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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REGISTRATION9:00 am - 10:00 am
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SCHOWCASE FRIDAY, 29 AUG ·
- Deltino Guerreiro (Mozambique)
- Khombisile Miya (South Africa)
- Khuzani (South Africa)
- Ofishabakhulu (South Africa)
Venue: The Chairman7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SAT 30 AUG
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SCHOWCASE SATURDAY, 30 AUG ·
- Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane (South Africa)
- Odwa Bongo (South Africa)
- Ayanda Jiya (South Africa)
- Faray The Great (Zimbabwe)
- Xixel Langa (Mozambique)
Venue: The Chairman7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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