Focalistic and Naledi Aphiwe to headline ACCES 2025 music conference in Tshwane

South African hitmakers Focalistic and Naledi Aphiwe are set to headline the highly anticipated ACCES 2025 conference, which will run from Thursday, 30 October until Saturday, 1 November in Tshwane.

The event will also feature Grammy-winning producer Gordon Williams among other global industry names.

According to The South African, the three-day gathering will spotlight how viral moments can be turned into long-term, sustainable careers in the music industry.

Focalistic will reflect on his international Piano To The World campaign, sharing lessons from his extensive European and North American tours, while Naledi Aphiwe will speak about navigating stardom at just 18 after collaborating with global superstar Chris Brown.

Thakzin, the innovator behind the 3Step genre, will also take the stage to explore Web3 opportunities for African musicians.

Meanwhile, Naledi will open up about balancing school life with global fame, a journey that resonates deeply with young aspiring artists.

Eddie Hatitye, executive director of the Music In Africa Foundation, explained the purpose of the gathering, saying: “ACCES serves as the premier platform uniting the international music market with Africa’s vibrant creative spirit, creating concrete opportunities for partnerships and economic growth.”