Bakatwa Media Group is a nine-person multidisciplinary creative collective working across the creative economy.
When you work with Bakatwa, you are not hiring one generalist. You are gaining access to a trusted network of producers, sound engineers, artists, DJs, writers, presenters, voice actors, content creators, marketers, strategists, publishers and event professionals.
Every opportunity is matched with the individual—or multidisciplinary team—best suited to the brief. This allows us to support focused commissions as well as projects requiring several connected creative services.
Our work is organised through four specialist studios:
• Sando Studios — music production, mixing, mastering, audio editing, post-production and creative production
• Mfula Records — artist development, creative direction, release strategy, production coordination and project marketing
• Dura Publishing — distribution, publishing administration, catalogue organisation, metadata, rights, royalties and sync preparation
• Common Ground — events, campaigns, cultural programming, community building and live experiences
At group level, Bakatwa also provides Discovery, Catalyst Support and Delivery.
Discovery helps creators and organisations clarify what they are building, understand their needs, identify opportunities and determine the people, resources and partnerships required.
Catalyst Support transforms early-stage ideas—or projects that have lost momentum—into clearer concepts, strategies, operating structures and deliverable plans.
Delivery brings the right people together to execute the work. This can include project leadership, cross-studio team assembly, stakeholder coordination, partnership design, business plans, investment materials, operating frameworks, campaign planning and AI-assisted research and workflow development.
Together, this structure allows us to support projects from the earliest idea through to production, promotion, publication, commercial preparation and live delivery.
Bakatwa is a creative economy company built for makers, not just for content. We help creators and organisations make excellent work, retain ownership of what they create and build sustainable value from it.
Based in the UK, we work across Africa and beyond.
Tell us what you are trying to make, solve or communicate. We will connect your project with the right person—or combination of people—from within the Bakatwa collective.
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DURA PUBLISHING
Role: Catalogue Management and Publishing Administration
Project type: Privacy-Safe Case Study
Project description
Dura Publishing developed and managed a structured workflow for organising a music catalogue, maintaining accurate metadata and supporting royalty tracking and sync preparation.
The work included consolidating recording and composition information, reviewing metadata for completeness, organising ownership and contributor records, and creating a clearer process for monitoring royalty activity. Catalogue assets were also prepared so that suitable works could be identified and presented efficiently for licensing and sync opportunities.
This case study demonstrates Dura Publishing’s ability to bring structure, accuracy and commercial readiness to music rights administration while handling sensitive information responsibly.
All portfolio materials should remain privacy-safe. Confidential royalty statements, contracts, payment information, ownership percentages and contributor splits must not be published. Where necessary, names and figures should be removed or replaced with anonymised process views.
Skills: Music Publishing, Catalogue Management, Metadata Management, Royalty Tracking, Rights Administration, Sync Preparation, Data Organisation, Workflow Development
Best media to upload: An anonymised catalogue dashboard, redacted metadata sheets, a visual workflow diagram, sample registration checklists or privacy-safe screenshots of the catalogue structure.
SANDO STUDIOS
Role: Mixing and Mastering
Project type: Album Production and Audio Post-Production
Project description
Sando Studios provided mixing and mastering support for an album project, shaping the recordings into a cohesive, release-ready body of work.
Working from the artist’s creative brief, the team balanced vocals and instrumentation, refined tone and dynamics, strengthened clarity and impact, and created consistency across the full tracklist. The mastering process prepared the final mixes for their intended listening environments and delivery platforms while preserving the character and emotional direction of the music.
Final deliverables were prepared in the formats required for release and distribution. The project demonstrates Sando Studios’ ability to combine detailed technical work with sensitivity to the artist’s sound, audience and creative intentions.
Where permission has been granted, the portfolio entry should clearly identify the album, artist, release date and the specific Sando Studios team members credited for mixing, mastering or additional production.
Skills: Audio Mixing, Audio Mastering, Vocal Mixing, Music Production, Audio Editing, Album Sequencing, Quality Control, Release Preparation
Role: Founder and Creative Director
Status: Ongoing
Locations: UK and International
Project description
Miss Wendy-Willow is the founder and creative director of Common Ground HQ: a canvas for collective creativity bringing people, disciplines and ideas together through music, culture, conversation and shared experiences.
Wendy leads projects from concept through delivery, including creative direction, programming, outreach, contributor coordination, venue and partner communication, scheduling, promotion, guest-experience design and live execution.
Common Ground creates welcoming and participatory formats for events, radio collaborations, cultural exchange and community-led programming. Its first major live activations included two culture-led events at BOXPARK Shoreditch in 2025.
Skills: Creative Direction, Community Building, Cultural Programming, Event Production, Partnership Management, Talent Coordination, Creative Strategy, Project Leadership
MFULA RECORDS
Role: DJ and Music CuratorLocations: UK and International
Project description
Miss Wendy-Willow provides DJ performances and music curation for private events, including weddings, celebrations and community gatherings.
Her sets move across soulful house, amapiano, R&B, jazz edits, afrobeats and global grooves. Rather than approaching a set as a fixed playlist, Wendy responds to the room and creates a musical journey suited to the energy, audience and purpose of each occasion.
Her style is emotionally intuitive, culturally fluent and grounded in creating moments of connection.
Skills: DJing, Weddings, Private Events, Music Curation, Live Performance, Audience Awareness, Event Entertainment
MFULA RECORD
Role: Event Host
Project type: Creative, Community and Faith-Led Event
Project description
Miss Wendy-Willow hosted Paint’n’Praise, a community experience bringing together creativity, faith and shared participation.
Her role was to welcome attendees, guide the live experience and help establish an atmosphere in which guests felt comfortable engaging in their own way. The project reflects her ability to host purpose-led events with warmth, sensitivity and an understanding of the community being served.
Skills: Event Hosting, Community Engagement, Faith-Based Events, Audience Facilitation, Guest Experience, Live Presenting
COMMON GROUND
Role: Concept Developer, Programme Developer and Host
Date: December 2025
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Project description
Common Ground conceptualised, developed and hosted a music camp in Johannesburg centred on creativity, cultural exchange and meaningful connection.
She shaped the initial idea, programme, contributor relationships, partnership approach and practical delivery requirements. Particular attention was given to the participant experience and to creating an environment in which artists and creatives could connect around a shared purpose.
This international project demonstrates Wendy’s ability to transform a creative vision into a structured, welcoming and deliverable programme.
Skills: Programme Development, Event Hosting, Creative Production, Community Building, Cultural Exchange, Contributor Coordination, International Events
COMMON GROUND
Role: Campaign Lead and Creative Producer
Date: 2026
Markets: United Kingdom and Zimbabwe
Project description
Common Ground led and delivered an international radio campaign with Star FM Zimbabwe, connecting UK-based diaspora DJs with audiences in Zimbabwe.
She coordinated participating DJs and station stakeholders across both countries while overseeing campaign messaging, graphic-design requirements and programming. The project combined creative production, relationship management and cross-border cultural exchange.
It demonstrates Wendy’s ability to manage multiple contributors and moving parts while maintaining a clear creative direction and shared campaign objective.
Skills: Campaign Management, Creative Production, Radio Programming, Stakeholder Coordination, Talent Coordination, International Collaboration, Campaign Messaging
COMMON GROUND
Role: Event Producer, Creative Director and Host
Date: September 2025
Location: BOXPARK Shoreditch, London
Project description
Through Common Ground, Miss Wendy-Willow produced and hosted two culture-led events at BOXPARK Shoreditch, bringing together music, community and interactive creative experiences.
Wendy developed the concept, curated the programme and coordinated a line-up of DJs alongside henna, nail-art and tooth-gem stations and independent food vendors. She also managed collaborator and stakeholder communication, promotion, scheduling, the run of show, guest experience and live delivery.
The events demonstrate her ability to take an ambitious cultural idea from its earliest concept through to a successful public-facing experience.
Skills: Event Production, Creative Direction, Live Hosting, Talent Booking, Vendor Coordination, Programming, Run-of-Show Management, Guest Experience
MFULA RECORDS
Role: Presenter and Interviewer
Location: Zimbabwe
Project description
Miss Wendy-Willow presented internationally for KAOS in Zimbabwe, interviewing DJs, creatives and guests.
Working within a live cultural environment, she used spontaneous conversation and an approachable on-camera presence to capture the voices and energy of the people taking part. The project reflects her ability to work across countries and cultures while helping artists and audiences feel comfortable, visible and included.
Skills: International Presenting, Artist Interviews, Event Coverage, On-Camera Hosting, Cultural Storytelling, Audience Engagement
MFULA RECORDS
Role: Interviewer and Presenter
Date: June 2025
Project description
Miss Wendy-Willow interviewed Audrey from The Receipts Podcast, using her warm and conversational presenting style to create an engaging exchange.
The interview demonstrates her ability to establish rapport, listen closely and guide a conversation while allowing the guest’s personality and perspective to remain at the centre. Wendy brings curiosity, cultural awareness and a natural sense of humour to her interviews.
Skills: Interviewing, Presenting, Guest Engagement, Conversation Development, Cultural Media, On-Camera Communication
MFULA RECORDS
Role: Guest DJ
Date: February 2025
Location: London
Project description
Miss Wendy-Willow performed a live radio mix on Reprezent Radio for Versatile and Just Shards.
The appearance showcased her ability to curate and deliver a cohesive broadcast-ready set. Her wider musical style brings together soulful house, amapiano, jazz edits, R&B classics, afrobeats and global grooves, creating journeys that feel expressive, intuitive and connected to the audience.
Skills: DJing, Live Radio, Music Programming, Track Selection, Mixing, Broadcast Performance
MFULA RECORDS
Role: Radio Host, DJ and Interviewer
Launch: December 2024
Location: London
Project description
Willow’s Corner is Miss Wendy-Willow’s radio show, combining personally curated DJ sets with live interviews and conversations featuring creatives.
Beginning on London Hott Radio in December 2024 and also appearing on Brixton Radio, the show gave Wendy a space to bring together music, personality, storytelling and cultural conversation. As both presenter and DJ, she managed the flow of each programme, introduced music, interviewed guests and created an inviting atmosphere for listeners.
The project showcases Wendy’s versatility as an on-air personality who can move comfortably between music programming and spontaneous conversation.
Testimonial: Brixton Radio praised Wendy for adding “a soulful, R&B-driven elegance” to the station through her musical taste and charismatic presence.
Skills: Radio Presenting, DJing, Live Interviewing, Music Curation, Broadcasting, Guest Research, Cultural Storytelling
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