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Founder

Mthetheli Stafans

Music industry strategist, music rights administrator, ethnomusicologist, artist manager and Project Director of Stafans Entertainment. His work connects music business education, artist development and cultural programmes across South Africa.

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Co-founders

Bryan Thwala

Founder of 17 Music Group, working in music publishing, artist development and music business consulting.

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Nolufefe Mzondi (Festa M)

Khayelitsha-based singer, songwriter and cultural developer working in Afro-soul and contemporary African music.

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