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Shiba Melissa Mazaza
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Freelance Writer, Freelance
Cape Town
Beats
Biography
UK born, Malawian, South Africa-based Shiba Melissa Mazaza is a music journalist, media strategist and curator working with those that value new and exciting voices across Africa. Nominated for SheSaidSo’s Alternative Power 100 Music List in 2018 and selected by the prestigious Salzburg Global Seminar in 2020 to participate in the Young Creative Innovators Forum, she aims to ring in the next generation of culture creators who draw their strength from each other and from within, fostering the economic and spiritual freedom of African and black voices within her latest venture, Mount Makeda Media House.
Music
religion, politics, food, gardening, fashion
Content
By Shiba Melissa Mazaza Verified| The Face Verified Earlier this month, South African superstar Tyla and her American collaborator Gunna attended the KONKA club in the Soweto township. When a DJ-who-shall-not-be-named played Soulja Boy’s chronically worn-out 2008 hit Kiss Me Through Da Phone, South Africa’s keyboard warriors didn’t hesitate to set the record straight. To be fair, their frustration is understandable. South Africa’s club conductors have a strong reputation to protect.
By Shiba Melissa Mazaza Verified| Pan African Music@ The first quarter of 2023 has come and gone swiftly, not without a slew of amapiano’s most respected producers releasing full-length albums that run the gamut from dark and bassy, to balmy, bouncy and bright. Must-listens range from Mellow & Sleazy’s Midnight in Sunnyside 2 and Stakev and Kabza De Small’s Rekere, to DJ Stokie’s My Journey Continues, as well as Josiah De Disciple’s Sounds of Gomorra Volume 2 and Kwiish SA’s Back to Black, all standing out for their unique takes on the sound.
By Shiba Melissa Mazaza Verified| Pan African Music@ As an artist, he’s had much to celebrate. One of just a handful of Nigerian artists to make it to single digits in the US Billboard Afrobeats chart with his “Mona Lisa” (which also happens to be the most globally Shazamed Afrobeats song of all time) Lojay has garnered much success alongside the likes of legendary Nigerian star producer Sarz, as well as Wizkid, whilst sharing stages with Tems, Boj, Amaarae, Ladipoe and more. As a man, the ride hasn’t been so smooth.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States