Sony Music appoints Taponeswa Mavunga Director of Africa

Sony Music have appointed Zimbabwe-born Taponeswa Mavunga to the newly-minted position of Director Africa.

She will report directly to Jason Iley, Chairman and CEO of Sony Music UK & Ireland.

Mavunga will be responsible for amplifying UK signed artists across Africa, as well as supporting artists within Africa to develop relationships, identify opportunities and increase visibility within the UK.

Said Mavunga of her new appointment:

At this moment, when the global cultural landscape is changing so rapidly, I’m excited to play my part in the black cultural renaissance.
My passion for Africa and African music is unwavering and I look forward to impactful collaboration and partnerships. I’m grateful to Jason for the vision, that led to the creation of this role. I also thank Ferdy and all of Columbia for 5 extraordinary years and I’m delighted to continue my work with them and the wider Sony family in this next chapter.

Before the appointment, she was Sony Music as Head of Publicity for Columbia UK in 2015.