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My purpose is to Transform the Creative Industry of Africa, into one that is Professional, Transparent and Profitable for All.

Since moving to Eastern Africa, from Australia, in 1998, my Phamily & I have Built one of best-known Entertainment Companies in Africa; which The Business Daily and KPMG listed at No.36 of the Top 100 Mid-Sized Businesses in Kenya, during 2016.

One of our Businesses – PHAT! Intellectual Property, has represented SHEER Publishing of South Africa, in the Region, since 2012; with local Clients including: Cindy Sanyu, Eric Musyoka, Eric Wainaina, Fena, Gilad, Girum Mezmur, H_Art the Band, Jay A, Kawesa, Kidum, Lady JayDee, Maurice Kirya, Navio, Radio & Weasel, Sauti Sol, Suzanna Owiyo, Swahili Nation, Timwork, Tsedenia, Willy Paul, etc.

We also own ONGEA! – The Eastern Africa Music Summit, which completed its 3rd Edition in February (15th-18th) 2018. ONGEA! was created after ten (10) successful Years of KENYA MUSIC WEEK, from 2004 to 2013; and has the same 3 Pillars of Trade, Learn & Showcase.

ONGEA! Africa, the Social Enterprise of PHAT! Music & Entertainment, has also Partnered with DISCOP to run parallel Music in Advertising, Film, Television & Gaming programme, entitled: DISCORE, at each DISCOP in Abidjan (May 2018), Zanzibar (July 2018), Johannesburg (November 2018) and Lagos (March 2019).