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Rivalz Signs with Downtown Music Publishing Africa

Aug 12, 2025 | Industry News

Two young men, including Rivalz, stand by a wall with a “Downtown Music Publishing Africa” sign—one in a black graphic hoodie with his arm round the other in a puffer jacket. Both look at the camera with relaxed, serious expressions.

Downtown Music Publishing Africa is excited to welcome Rivalz to our roster. The signing, which took place at our offices, marks the start of a powerful new partnership aimed at amplifying Rivalz’s bold, genre-blending sound across the globe.

Known for fusing African roots with fresh, global influences, Rivalz brings fearless creativity to every beat. With our global network and local expertise, we’ll ensure Rivalz’s music gets the protection, royalties, and opportunities it deserves.

Because your music deserves more than exposure — it deserves a legacy.

Two men sit at an office table. The man on the left, pouring sparkling wine into a flute, wears a black jacket. The man on the right, smiling widely, celebrates with Downtown Music Publishing Africa as city buildings rise behind them.
Two people sit at a conference table, laughing and clinking Rivalz bottles of sparkling wine. One holds a pink bottle, the other a green one. Empty glasses and a cork rest on the table, with Downtown Music Publishing Africa’s cityscape visible through large windows.
Two young men stand indoors in front of “DOWNTOWN MUSIC PUBLISHING” signs. One wears a black hoodie, the other a puffer jacket. Representing Rivalz, they're pictured at Downtown Music Publishing Africa, friendship and music uniting them.
Two men sit at a conference table with papers in front of them, smiling and talking. A conference speakerphone sits between them as they discuss Downtown Music Publishing Africa. The glass wall reveals another room behind them, complete with chairs and a closed door.
Two men sit at a light wooden table in an office, reading and signing documents for Downtown Music Publishing Africa. Two bottles of sparkling wine, a laptop, tissues, and paperwork are visible. The background features glass walls and Rivalz office furniture.
Two people sit at a conference table at Downtown Music Publishing Africa. One, in a black jacket, pours rosé wine into a glass, while the other, wearing a Rivalz graphic T-shirt, opens sparkling wine. Office windows and city buildings are visible behind them.
Two young men sit at a table with papers and a pen, smiling and discussing documents for Downtown Music Publishing Africa. One wears a black jacket, the other a graphic t-shirt. A glass bottle and whiteboard suggest a casual office or Rivalz study vibe.
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Two young men sit at a wooden table in a modern office, reviewing and signing documents for Downtown Music Publishing Africa. One wears earphones and a jacket, the other a black graphic t-shirt. Bottles of sparkling wine rest on the table beneath fluorescent lights.
Two young men sit at a table in an office, smiling as they toast with glasses of rosé wine. One wears a black puffer jacket, the other a black graphic T-shirt. Behind them, Downtown Music Publishing Africa’s cityscape and glass-walled meeting room gleam.

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