Cape Town, South Africa –The South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) has joined forces with FAME Week Africa’s Muziki Africa programme to champion performer rights and promote a more sustainable, rights-respecting future for African music. Taking place from 1–6 September 2025 in Cape Town, Muziki Africa will feature SAMPRA as a key partner in its programme of conversations, workshops and showcases.
The partnership comes at a time when Africa’s music scene is surging onto global charts—but behind the streams and headlines, many musicians still face challenges around compensation, licensing, and creative control. This collaboration places the rights of performers at the centre of industry discussions and helps build awareness around intellectual property, royalties, and long-term economic value for creators.
“We are thrilled to partner with FAME Week Africa to celebrate, elevate and advocate for the incredible talent that defines the African music industry,” says Tiyani Maluleke, Head of SAMPRA Development Fund. “This collaboration aligns perfectly with SAMPRA’s mission to protect and promote the rights of our members while creating opportunities for growth, networking, and recognition on a global stage. Together, we’re amplifying the voice of African music and shaping the future of creative excellence on the continent.”
SAMPRA’s presence will anchor several sessions aimed at equipping artists with practical tools—from understanding royalty structures and licensing basics to navigating performance rights in the streaming era. These sessions highlight why rights management is not just a legal issue, but a pathway to earning power and ownership in an increasingly digital marketplace.
Martin Hiller, Portfolio Director for FAME Week Africa, welcomed the partnership: “SAMPRA is a leader and guardian of performer rights. They bring deep industry expertise and a commitment to fairness that aligns closely with what we’re building at Muziki Africa—a collective space that empowers African musicians to shape their careers, their income and their creative futures.”
The collaboration also speaks to a deeper industry transformation: from informal gigs to structured careers, from momentary virality to long-term value. As FAME Week Africa continues to expand its impact as a platform for film, music and entertainment, the addition of SAMPRA strengthens its offering to musicians—particularly those seeking clarity, connection and concrete support in an evolving global industry.
Whether it’s accessing royalties, learning how to license content, or protecting your original work from unauthorised use, Muziki Africa’s 2025 edition , now with SAMPRA’s backing, will serve as a critical knowledge and networking hub for artists, producers, and music entrepreneurs from across the continent.
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Fun South African Fact: Can you think of any other place in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize winners lived on the same street? Both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu had houses on Vilakazi Street in Soweto.
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