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We represent local selections of vibrant and exciting libraries all designed to suit any television, film, or radio productions, boasting over 20,000 quality South African music compositions and 350,000+ international titles.
This wide range of music features Original African Vocal recordings dating back to the ’60s along with a host of musical genres, ranging from Amapiano, bush drums, Kwaito, House, African Jazz, Film Scores, Hip Hop, Sports Themes, and much more.
Every visual has its own suitable music, for this reason, we have forged and continue to maintain an excellent relationship with a diverse range of African composers and strive to promote and showcase our African music heritage. Our music is also available on the re-cue system.
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Metro FM Awards Nominees 2024: Sheer Talent Dominates!
Sheer Publishing Artists Take Over the 2024 Metro FM Music Awards Awards season is in full swing and the 2024 Metro FM Music Awards are coming in *hot* this Saturday, May 3rd — and guess who’s at the center of the storm? That’s right. Your faves. Our faves. The Sheer...

Steers SA x HHP – “Tswaka” Sync Corner
Steers brings the with HHP’s “Tswaka” in a bold, nostalgic ad campaign that celebrates SA culture and flame-grilled flavor. Artist: HHP Song: Tswaka Writers: Jabulani Tsambo, Thabiso Tsotetsi Producer: Thabiso Tsotetsi Agency: McCain obo FCB Client: Steers South...

SYNC CORNER – Ackermans 2025 Campaign – “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile”
Ackermans adds Broadway charm to winter fashion with a joyful sync of “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” Pure nostalgic gold ✨ Song Title: You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile Writers: Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin Client: Ackermans and 99c...

SYNC CORNER: Spotify RADAR Africa – Joshua Baraka’s Tracks Featured
We love a good sync—and this one’s got us vibing hard. Joshua Baraka, one of East Africa’s freshest voices, takes center stage in the latest Spotify RADAR Africa campaign. Three of his tracks, repping authentic storytelling and soulful soundscapes, are featured in...

ASE Workshop This Friday – Level Up Your Music Industry Game
The Sheer Sync & Licensing Master Class Join Sheer Publishing Africa and the Academy of Sound Engineering for a deep-dive into the world of Sync & Licensing. Whether you’re an artist, producer, composer or just sync-curious, this masterclass is packed...

Sheer Publishing Africa Goes Global with Vuga Music Inc. Partnership
Johannesburg, South Africa – April 7, 2025 – Sheer Publishing Africa, one of the continent’s leading independent music publishers, is leveling up in a big way. The company just signed a major multi-territory sub-publishing deal with the U.S.-based Vuga Music Inc.—a...

Music Business Network | A&R Focus Session – 27 March 2025
AR Focus Session: A Look Into the Future of Music On March 27th, 2025, the Music Business Network Southern Africa hosted an engaging AR (Augmented Reality) Focus Session in collaboration with Sheer Publishing Africa at the vibrant Artist Proof Studio in Johannesburg....

WhatsApp Introduces Music Sharing in Status Updates
WhatsApp is officially taking a page out of Instagram and TikTok’s book by allowing users to share music directly to their Status updates. With this new feature, you can now add your favorite track to a photo, video, or plain text Status—giving your daily updates a...

Spotify’s U.S. Payouts Had a Glow-Up in 2024—Double-Digit Growth
Let’s talk numbers—and not just streams. Spotify just dropped a juicy flex: its U.S. payouts to the music industry saw double-digit growth in 2024. The streaming giant claims it handed out more money than ever to rights holders, solidifying its role as one of the...

Music Business Network | A&R Focus Session – 27 March 2025
Presented by Music Business Academy Southern Africa in partnership with SAMRO. This special 10th Edition of the Music Business Network focuses on A&R — with deep dives into Distribution, Record Labels, and Publishing. Event Details Date: Thursday, 27...