Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
Harmonizing Voices: Global Perspectives on Equality & Diversity in the Music and Entertainment Industries with Saskhia Menendez & Special Guests
Hosted by Saskhia Menendez, award-winning advocate and music industry leader, Music Industry Insights Worldwide dives deep into the evolving world of equality and diversity in the music and entertainment industries. Through candid conversations with special guests, including trailblazing artists, producers, and industry experts, this podcast explores the stories, struggles, and successes of those dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable industry.
Whether you're an artist, industry professional, or music enthusiast, you’ll gain unique insights into the challenges faced by marginalized communities and how we can build a future of opportunity and representation.
Alongside the podcast, Saskhia is set to release her interactive educational book (available soon), offering valuable tools, resources, and strategies to empower the next generation of artists and industry professionals. She’s also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, with recognition from the Global Diversity & Inclusion Honors and a Trans Charter to help support marginalized voices in music.
Join us in reshaping the global music scene, one voice at a time.
Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries, connects cultures, and touches our deepest emotions. It has the power to change lives, challenge norms, and inspire social change. However, as we celebrate the incredible diversity of voices and talents within the music industry, it's essential to acknowledge that the path to equality, diversity, and inclusion has not always been harmonious.
In this podcast, we aim to spotlight the stories, struggles, and successes of those working tirelessly to make the music industry a more inclusive and equitable space for all. We will delve into the experiences of artists, producers, managers, and industry professionals who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and reshaping the landscape of the music world.
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So, whether you're a music enthusiast, an industry insider, or someone looking to be inspired, "Harmonizing Voices" is your guide to the evolving and ever-inspiring world of music industry equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
Shakile - The South African Musical Dream Making It Work
Sakhile "Flameboy Universe" Mavimbela, hailing from Mbabane, Eswatini, is a dynamic hip-hop and pop artist, producer, and cultural innovator. His breakout moment came in 2016 with the release of his debut single "Nowerdays," which skyrocketed to the number one spot on the MTN SBIS 2 Radio Top 20 Chart Show. Flameboy Universe followed up with"Dancing Alone," a standout collaboration with the legendary DJ Wicked Handz,which also claimed the chart’s top position.Flameboy's stage presence has been showcased
at prestigious events such as the Global Leadership
Summit 2016, where he performed alongside
Eswatini music icon Bholoja, and at the renowned
MTN Bushfire Festival.
His debut album
Rich People (2017) made waves with its lead single "Believe Me," breaking streaming records in Eswatini with over 100,000 streams within 48 hours of its release. His remarkable achievements earned him the Best Newcomer award at the MTN SWAMA 2017 Music Awards.
Beyond his local success, Flameboy Universe has gone global.
In 2020, he collaborated with South African jazz legend
Don Laka on the track "Let Me Breathe"
from the Uno Mundo album. Flameboy recently made
history as the first Eswatini artist to sign a global publishing deal withSony/ATV, cementing his influence on the international stage.
With an impressive portfolio of collaborations
with artists and producers from countries like Russia, the UK,
Madagascar, Israel, and Egypt, Flameboy Universe
continues to push creative boundaries. His latest project,
Rich People 2,
was exclusively launched on YouTube before expanding to all
major streaming platforms, further solidifying his place as a
trailblazer in African music.
Now poised for global domination, Flameboy Universe
represents a unique investment opportunity for those
seeking to tap into the future of African music.
