Join DMPA A&R Manager Kefiloe Molefe at Creative Economy Week Zimbabwe for a practical masterclass on publishing, royalties and rights on 5 March 2026.
Events
Music Imbizo Call for musicians
Apply to perform live at The Music Imbizo 2026 in Durban (26–29 Aug 2026). All genres welcome. Submissions close 15 Feb 2026.
Heritage narrative grants re-opened in Southern Africa
Goethe-Institut re-opened AEPC Southern Africa heritage narrative grants: eligible NGOs in six countries can apply for up to €55k. Deadline 13 Feb 2026.
Gcwalisa 2025: Durban showed up, Maskandi levelled up
We supported Khuzani at Durban’s 4th Gcwalisa Spring Picnic—days after his HAPAwards win—underscoring creator-first publishing and long-term partnership.
AUMEX Kampala: In the Room with Kefiloe Molefe & Kgotso Masithela
A grounded recap from AUMEX Kampala—what creators asked, what we answered, and why splits, IDs and clean deliverables still win. No fluff, just the room.
AUMEX Kampala: workshops & meetings
AUMEX Kampala, 6–8 Nov 2025: practical workshops and showcases. Join Downtown Music Publishing Africa’s 6 Nov session on publishing, sync and monetisation.
Recap: DMPA at ACCES 2025 — From Africa to Global Stages
Downtown Music Publishing Africa’s stand at ACCES 2025 turned conversations into next steps — rights, royalties and sync for African creators, with clear actions and CTAs.
DMP Africa Backs Khuzani & the Imdlemlenze Foundation at Gcwalisa 2025
DMP Africa supports Maskandi icon Khuzani Mpungose and the Imdlemlenze Foundation at the 4th Annual Gcwalisa Spring Picnic in Durban on 8 November 2025.
CIAM 2025 Conference Lands in Johannesburg — A Big Week for African Music Creators
CIAM’s 2025 General Assembly lands in Johannesburg (22–23 Oct), hosted by CAPASSO, with SongHubs and an AI workshop. A landmark week for African creators.
