About Music Markets in Africa – PopKomm Panel

Feb 25, 2011

Last Fall in Berlin, Akwaaba Music’ Benjamin Lebrave moderated a panel for All2GetherNow / PopKomm in Berlin. The panel looked into the specifics and opportunities in the business of music, in Africa. Joining him were Penya Africa‘s director and head producer Robert “Wawesh” Wawero. Based in Nairobi, Robert is responsible for albums by Kenyan heavyweights such as Sauti Sol, Muthoni the Drummer Queen, Dela and of course Just A Band. Also on the panel was Cynthia Torto, head of events and sponsorships at Vodafone Ghana.

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