Sony/ATV SA appoints Munyaradzi Chanetsa as A and R manager

Chanetsa joins Sony/ATV SA from the Composers, Authors and Publishers Association (CAPASSO) where he served as head of licensing since March-April 2019. Before CAPASSO, he was head of operations at Content Connect Africa where he also assumed the role of managing director for Content Connect Ghana and Content Connect International. Chanetsa also served as the head of marketing and promotions in South Africa for New York label Putumayo World Music.

He will be responsible for finding new talent throughout the continent, promoting songwriters’ copyright and careers, and connecting them with bigger opportunities. He will also work closely work with his Sony/ATV colleagues to pitch new and existing repertoire to the marketplace.

“I have worked with Munyaradzi previously and I have no doubt we have a person here who brings with him dedication, passion and experience, which is key as we expand our publishing business across the continent,” Sony/ATV South Africa managing director Rowlin Naicker said.

Details of Chanetsa's appointment come after Sony/ATV SA partnered last week with his previous employer, Content Connect Africa, on a deal that will seek to expand the label's publishing services.

"I am joining a great team of talented people who share my passion, and I just cannot wait to see what we can all achieve together,” Chanetsa said.

Sony/ATV international president Guy Henderson said: “We are excited to work with him to achieve our goals. Munyaradzi is a creative talent with vast experience and a perfect fit for our company and its creative ambitions. With Munyaradzi’s position in the creative community both in South Africa and across the African continent, he will be a great addition to our global team.”

Chanetsa is a well-known music executive in Africa with more than 10 years of A&R and licensing experience. He has engaged mobile and online platforms, independent record labels, artists and music publishers. He has also been a featured presenter on music copyright at leading forums and conferences in South Africa, Angola, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.