Downtown Music Publishing Africa Takes the Stage at Fame Week Africa 2025

Aug 26, 2025 | Events

A man in a black T-shirt uses a music production controller in a wood-panelled recording studio, surrounded by speakers and audio equipment. Focused, he works with Downtown Music Publishing Africa software displayed on the computer screen.
We’re proud to be part of Muziki Africa at FAME Week Africa, happening 1–6 September 2025 at CTICC 2, Cape Town — a bold gathering of music leaders reimagining the future of our industry. With Downtown Music Publishing Africa in the mix, it’s about real value for creators — not just talk, but action.

Pull up to the Downtown Africa exhibition hub. Whether you’re a producer, composer, manager, or rights holder — we’ve got the sync playbooks, global access, and publishing game to level up your catalog and secure your bag.

Visiting FAME Week? Book a meeting with our team or drop by the hub to see how we back creators — from royalty rights to international placements.

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Meet The Team

Kgotso Masithela

Senior Creative & Sync Associate, Downtown Music Publishing Africa

Kgotso is a dynamic music licensing coordinator with 4+ years in music publishing and 2+ in licensing. He’s worked on major campaigns for brands including Steers, Woolworths, Liberty, and ABSA, plus TV hits like Blood & Water and How to Ruin Christmas. A lifelong music head — beat-maker, DJ, songwriter, video director — Kgotso has helped bring in talents like Oriah Beatz, Daev Martian, and ASAP Shembe, who’ve collaborated with artists including AKA, Riky Rick, and Blaq Diamond.

Tshepiso Phakedi

Production Music, Downtown Music Publishing Africa

Tshepiso specialises in production music for film, television, and advertising — working with production houses to source, create, and license music that aligns with story and vision. In television, the wrong track can kill a scene; the right one makes it unforgettable. Tshepiso’s job: make sure you always get the right music, seamlessly.

Sibongile Tshabalala

Creative & Sync Manager, Downtown Music Publishing Africa

Sibongile is a dynamic creative professional passionate about African music and storytelling. After three years as a brand ambassador — sharpening comms, marketing, and relationship skills — she moved into publishing. Joining Sheer in 2018 as a Creative Assistant, she rose to Creative & Sync Manager, leading high-profile campaigns with Checkers Sixty60, Castle Lite, and KFC. Known for deep relationships and an artist-first approach, she’s committed to championing creators and amplifying African stories worldwide.

Brett Vorster

Business Development & Client Services Manager, Downtown Music Publishing Africa

Brett is a leading figure in African music publishing with 10+ years’ experience. He helps power the continent’s largest independent music publisher across copyright management, production music, and income tracking — connecting African talent to global platforms and unlocking revenue through sync and licensing. Even in challenging markets, Brett’s strategy and creator-first focus drive growth and impact for the creative economy.

Let’s build. Ready to talk sync, publishing, and placements? Contact our team or come through to the Downtown Africa hub at Muziki Africa.

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