Do I need to be South African to work with you?

Not at all. We represent songwriters, composers, and artists from across Africa and beyond.

Do you operate outside of South Africa?

Yes — we work across Africa and globally. Our catalogue includes international hits, and our reach extends through Downtown’s worldwide network.

How can I contact Downtown Music Publishing Africa?

Visit our Contact page or email us at info@downtownmusic.africa . Our team is ready to help.

Who is Downtown Music Publishing Africa?

We’re Africa’s largest independent music publisher — formerly Sheer Publishing — now part of Downtown Music Holdings. We help African creators manage their rights, collect their royalties, and grow their creative career with global support.

Why did Sheer rebrand to Downtown?

The rebrand reflects our next chapter. Same trusted team — now backed by a global powerhouse. This gives you access to better tools, more opportunities, and a broader network, without losing the local heart.

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We Handle the Music Business, So You Can Handle the Music.

We get it, publishing is messy. Royalties get missed. Syncs fall through. Contracts get shady. But that’s exactly why we’re here. At Downtown Music Publishing Africa, we offer a full stack of creator-first services built to protect your rights, grow your income, and move your music — from Jozi to Tokyo and everywhere in between.

You write. You produce. You perform.We protect, pitch, collect, clear, and pay. Full stop.

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Sync & Licensing

Get Your Music in the Right Rooms — and Paid for It.

From Netflix to Nike, sync licensing puts your music where ears are already listening — film, TV, ads, games, and more. We handle the clearance, pitching, and rights management so your songs can live beyond the studio.

Whether you’re a creator ready to break through, or a client looking for the perfect track — we make sync seamless.

Production Music

Music That’s Ready When You Are.

Production music is pre-cleared, high-quality music made for content — fast, flexible, and affordable.
We represent an ever-growing catalogue from Africa’s top composers and global library partners, making it easy for producers, editors, and brands to find the perfect sound.

TV shows, ads, web videos, documentaries — if you need it now, we’ve got it.

Copyright Management

Your Song. Your Rights. Protected.

Copyright is more than paperwork — it’s your legacy. We register, manage, and monitor your works worldwide so you don’t miss a cent. From SAMRO to Spotify, we’ve got the systems (and the people) to keep your catalogue secure and your royalties flowing.

You create. We protect.

Ad+Music

Music That Moves Brands — and Pays Creators.

The right song doesn’t just sell — it sticks.

We work with agencies and brands to match music with message. From licensing to custom compositions, we help build campaigns that hit hard and hit home — with clearance and culture baked in.

Need a sound that sells? We’ve got tracks (and taste).

Royalty Accounting

Your Money. Your Music. Your Dashboard.

No more waiting, guessing, or chasing statements.

We use Curve — a next-gen royalty platform — to give our clients real-time, transparent access to their earnings. Whether you’re owed by Spotify or SABC, we make sure you see what’s coming in and where it’s from.

Your rights, reported right.

Business Affairs & Legal

Contracts That Don’t Screw You Over.

We read the fine print so you don’t have to.

From deal negotiation to rights disputes, our legal team helps creators navigate the music business without getting burned. Transparent terms. Smart structure. Full protection.

Because legal shouldn’t be a loophole — it should be leverage.

Representing the Rhythm of the Continent.

Downtown Music Publishing Africa represents the artists, composers, and creators shaping the sound of Africa — from icons like Cassper Nyovest, Zahara, KO, and Brenda Mtambo, to rising stars like Lwah Ndlunkulu, Lucas Raps, and Puleng March.

They trust us to protect their rights, collect their royalties, and move their music from studio to screen.
You should too.

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Get Your Music in the Right Rooms — and Paid for It.