IZWI

My debut single “Cape 2 Cairo” is an Afrohouse track that I wrote, produced, mixed, mastered, and independently released across all major streaming platforms. The work draws deeply on my upbringing in South Africa, blending the rhythms and sonic energy that shaped my musical identity with a broader Pan-African creative vision. The title reimagines the historical Cape to Cairo railway—an incomplete colonial-era project—as a symbol of unfinished narratives, and positions the track within a new era of young African artists defining their own futures.

Executing this release independently gave me hands-on experience across the entire music lifecycle, from composition and technical production to distribution and promotion. More significantly, the data, audience insights, and publishing traction gained from this project directly informed the strategies Bakatwa Media Group now uses to support its artist roster. The track opened industry doors that I am now committed to holding open for other independent creatives.

This release represents both my artistic foundation and a strategic prototype. It demonstrates my ability to execute high-quality creative work independently, translate personal experience into repeatable strategies for others, and merge cultural storytelling with market intelligence. The full EP, expanding on themes of movement, identity, and transformation, follows at the end of the month.

Credit: Artist, Producer, Mix/Mastering Engineer, Distributor – as IZWI

Spotify Artist Link: https://www.twine.net/signin

In June 2025, I produced and curated the Bakatwa Summer Party, our second major live event and a significant scale-up from our previous launch. Held at Doña, a prominent music venue in Hackney, London, the event expanded to a 180-capacity public ticketed experience across two floors, requiring more complex production planning than our earlier 70-capacity private launch.

My role encompassed the full creative and logistical execution: designing the event flow to maximise artist exposure and audience engagement across both levels; scheduling DJ sets and live performances from our growing artist roster; coordinating with the venue on technical and operational requirements; and managing all ticketing logistics through Eventbrite. The programming featured showcases of new signings and premieres of fresh releases, transforming the space into a summer celebration rooted in community and independent creativity.

In addition to my production role, I also performed at the event. I played supporting London-based duo Nomad X, contributing as a drummer, and performed my own music as a rapper. This dual role—as both curator and performing artist—reflects my direct engagement with the creative work Bakatwa exists to support, and keeps me connected to the artist experience at every level.

This project demonstrates my capacity to scale creative experiences strategically, manage multi-venue production elements, and build a recognisable cultural brand. It also reflects the growing trust artists place in Bakatwa Media Group to platform their work in prime London settings, and my ability to execute events that balance artistic integrity with professional production values.

Credit: Producer, Curator, and Performing Artist (as IZWI, and as part of NOmad X) – Bakatwa Media Group

Eventbrite Link: https://www.twine.net/signin

In 2024, I managed and executive-produced an intimate fan meet and greet in Bangalore, India, for Singaporean-Indian artist Chai Lenin, our flagship artist for Bakatwa Media Group’s Eastern initiatives. The event was designed as a curated experience far beyond a typical appearance—featuring a grounding meditation, interactive conversations on artistry and transformation, journaling and gratitude rituals, an exclusive preview of unreleased music, and a live Q&A with a photography session.

Working remotely from the UK, I handled end-to-end project management including: defining the event’s artistic tone and flow with the artist; researching and selecting the venue in Bangalore; coordinating with local partners for logistics and setup; managing all ticketing through an online platform; and overseeing financial reconciliation and profit splits post-event. The gathering attracted devoted fans and local creatives, reinforcing Chai’s community-driven following across South and Southeast Asia.

This project demonstrates my ability to operate internationally across time zones and cultural contexts, manage complex logistics from a distance, and deliver impactful creative experiences that align with an artist’s vision while building sustainable community and alternative revenue streams.

Manager and Executive Producer – Bakatwa Media Group (for Chai Lenin)