Jazz Wise: Because talent alone won’t pay the rent
” Joy of Jazz marks 27 years Hosting this conversation is drummer, author, and academic Tumi Mogorosi, joined by independent singer-songwriter Internet Athi — who has crossed a million streams without a label — Ndumiso Manana, the 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist for Music, and Nontando Mokoena, Project Manager for the SAMPRA Development Fund.
The day at Jazz Wise Youth Music Business Workshop is structured around three sharp, honest panel conversations, facilitated by SAMA award-winning artist, TV presenter, and creative entrepreneur Pilani Bubu — someone who brings hard-won experience in brand-building, budgeting, grant applications, deal-making, and producing other artists to the room.“When young musicians and students step into spaces like Jazz Wise, they must leave with more than inspiration — they must leave with industry knowledge, real networks, and the confidence to turn talent into enterprise.
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