Industry Leading Speakers
Speakers and moderators are industry professionals from all around the world who have interesting insights and stories to share. Marmori Entertainment and Afro Nordic Summit are excited to release our first line of speakers!
We’re welcoming our community to the opportunity to learn key insights from industry leaders.
Sheniece Charway
Head Of Black Music & Culture, EMEA,
YouTube & YouTube Music
Since joining YouTube in 2019, Sheniece Charway (Head Of Black Music & Culture, EMEA (YouTube & YouTube Music) has played a seminal role in the growth of Black talent both on and off the platform. In addition to working on events such as Skepta’s Live Q&A, GRM Daily Discography with Ghetts & Wretch 32, a Stefflon Don Fan Event, Aitch’s EP launch party, Michael Brun’s Album launch party and Tiwa Savage’s single launch party, Sheniece is actively involved in tackling anti-Black racism and championing Black talent within the music industry.
Christel Kayibi
The Director Repertoire Strategy, Africa,
Sony Continental Europe and Africa
Christel Kayibi currently is the Director Repertoire Strategy, Africa in Sony’s Continental Europe and Africa team. Based in London, Christel works alongside teams in South, East and West Africa, as well as French Speaking Africa, developing Sony’s rosters and network, identifying catalogue, label and other investment opportunities and driving Sony’s entry into new markets across the continent as well as working with the regional and local Africa teams to assist with the signing of artists in partnership with Sony Music labels worldwide.
Stephanie Owusu
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager, Sony Music Entertainment Norway / Founder, AFRONORDIC
Stephanie Owusu is a dynamic force in the Norwegian music industry, renowned for her innovative ideas, strategies, and expansive international network. Hailing from Stavanger, Norway with Ghanaian roots, Stephanie brings a fresh and unique perspective to the Norwegian music scene, enriched by her global outlook. She currently works across PR and Marketing where she focuses on social strategy, events, and digital campaigns, representing some of Norway’s biggest artists such as girl in red, Peder Elias, Kamelen, Tyr, as well as globally renowned artists such as Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Tyla, Davido, Tems and many more.
Program
12.15 – 12.40 ∾∾∾∾∾ Welcome Words
Welcome words by Melina Korvenkontio CEO Marmori Entertainment
12.45 – 13.30 ∾∾∾∾ Presenting AFRONORDIC, Stephanie Owusu, Moderated by Lilli Keh
Presenting AFRONORDIC – a platform between the Nordics & Africa through music & culture with founder Stephanie Owusu, moderated by Lilli Keh
The Founder of the platform AFRONORDIC Stephanie Owusu is sharing her mission motivation to build the platform AFRONORDIC in Oslo in Fall 2023. Stephanie is expanding her brand to Ghana as well.
13.30 – 14.15 ∾∾∾∾∾ Lunch served by Paco Ndiaye & Hobo Hotel
14.30 – 15.30 ∾∾∾∾∾ Why representation matters? By Sheniece Charway
A conversation with the Head of Black & Brown music at Youtube Music. In this conversation, Sheniece elaborates on the importance of building continuous platforms for black & brown talent across the music & creative industry. Moderated by TBA.
15.45 – 16.45 ∾∾∾∾∾ Let’s talk about rights by Christel Kayibi
Let’s talk about rights by Christel Kayibi (Director Repertoire, Sony Music EU& Africa) moderated by Rasheka Scott (CEO, Fractional Legal Executive)
16.50 – 17.30 ∾∾∾∾∾ Main Room Roundtable
Christel Kayibi
Sheniece Charway
Stephanie Owusu
Moderated by Melina Korvenkontio
17.45 – 18.30 ∾∾∾∾∾ TBA
Partners
Afro Nordic Summit
Afro Nordic Summit is a music business summit being held for the first time in Helsinki on September 27th, 2024 at the new boutique hotel Hobo Helsinki. Focusing on raising awareness about growing the African music market and the music business. It is specifically designed for music industry professionals, artists, and creative individuals, fostering awareness and collaboration in this dynamic sector.
