Sakhele Mzalazala

Sakhele Mzalazala
Creative Industry Entrepreneur, Consultant, Publisher, Digital Distributor,Ex CD Baby Business Developer for Africa. Sakhele Mzalazala is a highly experienced and versatile music business consultant with over 20 years of industry experience. He has extensive knowledge and expertise in music publishing and copyright, artist management, event management, brand building, marketing, and promotions within the music and arts sector. As a consultant and strategist, Sakhele has worked with big names from various genres such as Ntando, Mawilies, Rebecca Malope, Vuyo Mokwena, Skwatta Kamp, Sliquor, Shugasmax, Lawrence Matshiza (Producer), DJ Cleo, Mandoza, and Mzwakhe Mbuli, among others. He has also worked and toured on various events like Cell C make a difference tour (Zola and friends show) and is part of the annual The Music Imbizo (Durban) from 2006 to date. Additionally, he managed the legendary Swazi Soul Bholoja and worked with International Erykah Badu.

Sakhele has distilled his extensive industry experience into a guidebook for independent musicians, a Music Rights Book that is helping many musicians. He has also worked on independent artist projects, including Zonke Dikana's double platinum album Ina Ethe and the late Sfiso Ncwane’s multiple award-winning Gospel album Bayede Baba. He has also worked with Sizwe Zako, Tshepo Tshola, Lawrence Matshiza, and many more.
Sakhele has also been a Facilitator in the international “The Music Imbizo” where he has interviewed various legendary Artists like Mandla Spikiri, Mama Sibongile Khumalo, Dj Tira, Nasty C, and many other Artists. He was recently appointed by the international DIY distribution company CD Baby as their business development manager heading the continent of Africa. He also recently shared a panel in Rwanda alongside Jarel Carter Roc Nation, Mr Beehigh Annonimous Games, Gordon Commissioner Williams, CISAC, and more. He closed his tours in 2022 by visiting Tanzania Music in Africa and BIMC in Botswana, where he was with the legendary Oskido, Viacom Monde Dube, and more.
Email: sakhele@gmail.com or sakhelem@smcommunications.co.za
Call: +2784 438 4487