About

Sifiso Madwayi.

Music Business Consultant · Educator · Industry Advocate

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Sifiso Madwayi Johannesburg, South Africa
Background

Eight years in the industry.
One mission: artist empowerment.

I started my career as an artist manager, sitting across the table from labels and lawyers on behalf of artists who didn't fully understand the documents they were signing. That experience shaped everything I do.

Most artists are extraordinarily talented but deeply underprepared for the business that surrounds their craft. Not because they're not smart — but because no one has ever sat down and explained how royalties actually work, what you're giving away when you sign certain deals, or how to build income streams beyond streaming.

My consulting practice exists to close that gap. Whether you're an independent artist trying to understand your first distribution agreement, a producer who wants to protect your beat rights, or a label founder looking to build operational clarity — I bring practical knowledge, not theory.

I'm based in South Africa and work with artists across the continent and internationally.

150+Artists Advised
8+Years Experience
20+Masterclasses Run
Areas of Expertise

Where I Can Help

Royalties & Rights

SAMRO, SAMPRA, NORM, neighbouring rights, mechanical royalties, split agreements

Record Deal Analysis

Understanding contract terms, red flags, reversion clauses, 360 deals

Artist Strategy

Career positioning, release strategy, revenue stream development

Publishing

Music publishing basics, sync licensing, catalogue development

Label Operations

Independent label setup, artist agreements, distribution strategy

Financial Planning

Artist budgeting, tour finance, income diversification

Journey

Career Milestones

2016
Began career in music management, working with independent artists in Johannesburg.
2018
Transitioned to music business consulting, specialising in rights management and royalties.
2020
Launched first music business masterclass series — sold out within 48 hours.
2022
Expanded advisory practice to include label strategy and sync licensing consulting.
2024
Launched Sifiso Advisory as a dedicated consultancy. Now advising 150+ artists across the continent.
Work Together

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