Creative and passionate, I approach life with an innovative mindset and a strong work ethic. I aim to leverage my education and skills to solve challenges in any work environment. As an entrepreneur in the music industry, I work as a record label representative and media manager. This role allows me to blend my musical creativity with business skills to drive impact and promote economic growth among emerging artists in the South African Music Industry. I also work in the social impact space, consulting SME’s in the economic ecosystem of Cape Town to drive development through social entrepreneurship. As a live-performing vocalist with an Afrocentric approach, I founded the band Sauti za Afrika in 2022 and have performed at esteemed venues like The Artscape Theatre, Blue Room, Athletic Club and Social & Selective Live in Cape Town and Geco Cafe most recently in Nairobi. I hold a BA in Jazz Studies from the University of Cape Town and am completing a master's in Ethnomusicology and African Studies at the same institution.

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Creative and passionate, I approach life with an innovative mindset and a strong work ethic. I aim to leverage my education and skills to solve challenges in any work environment. As an entrepreneur in the music industry, I work as a record label representative and media manager. This role allows me to blend my musical creativity with business skills to drive impact and promote economic growth among emerging artists in the South African Music Industry. I also work in the social impact space, consulting SME’s in the economic ecosystem of Cape Town to drive development through social entrepreneurship. As a live-performing vocalist with an Afrocentric approach, I founded the band Sauti za Afrika in 2022 and have performed at esteemed venues like The Artscape Theatre, Blue Room, Athletic Club and Social & Selective Live in Cape Town and Geco Cafe most recently in Nairobi. I hold a BA in Jazz Studies from the University of Cape Town and am completing a master's in Ethnomusicology and African Studies at the same institution.

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Creative and passionate, I approach life with an innovative mindset and a strong work ethic. I aim to leverage my education and skills to solve challenges in any work environment.

As an entrepreneur in the music industry, I work as a record label representative and media manager. This role allows me to blend my musical creativity with business skills to drive impact and promote economic growth among emerging artists in the South African Music Industry.

I also work in the social impact space, consulting SME’s in the economic ecosystem of Cape Town to drive development through social entrepreneurship.

As a live-performing vocalist with an Afrocentric approach, I founded the band Sauti za Afrika in 2022 and have performed at esteemed venues like The Artscape Theatre, Blue Room, Athletic Club and Social & Selective Live in Cape Town and Geco Cafe most recently in Nairobi.

I hold a BA in Jazz Studies from the University of Cape Town and am completing a master’s in Ethnomusicology and African Studies at the same institution.

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Skills

Ac
Acapella
Mu
Music Theory
Br
Branding
UI

Experience Level

Acapella
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
Branding
Expert
UI
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies -Performance Major at University of Cape Town
March 5, 2019 - November 30, 2022
Master of music in Ethnomusicology- research at University of Cape Town
February 7, 2023 - December 27, 2024

Qualifications

Designing Solutions Certification
November 13, 2023 - November 24, 2023
Social impact entrepreneurship qualification with University Impact
Design Thinking in Africa
July 9, 2024 - July 19, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization

Skills

Ac
Acapella
Mu
Music Theory
Br
Branding
UI

Experience Level

Acapella
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
Branding
Expert
UI
Expert

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