Taponeswa Mavunga is a Zimbabwean-born music executive with over two decades of experience. As Director of Africa at Sony Music UK, she leads the company's vision for the continent, amplifying African artists globally. She began her career at Warner Music UK, rising from receptionist to leading publicity campaigns for Ed Sheeran, Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Sean Paul and Rudimental. In 2014, she moved to Johannesburg to lead Talent and Music at Viacom, later joining Columbia Records as Head of Publicity working with Calvin Harris, Wizkid, Davido, Koffee and Rosalía. She serves on the PRS Foundation Power Up steering committee and is a founding member of the Black Music Coalition. Recognised by The Metro, BBC Woman's Hour Power List and Music Week's Women in Music Roll of Honour.
Information for mentees:
- In order to book a session with one of our mentors, please download the SXSW London app.
- Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in for your mentor session. Late arrivals (anyone not present at the start of their booked session) may lose their slot to a walk-up attendee.
- If a session is fully booked, you’re welcome to try as a walk-up in case a booked attendee doesn’t attend.
- We would recommend preparing a brief introduction about yourself, along with any specific questions or areas you’d like guidance on from your mentor.