Born Local. Heard
Worldwide.
Born Local. Heard
Worldwide.
Donaldson Music Group is a premier music organisation headquartered in Seshego, Polokwane.
Driven by our mission of Powering the Pulse of African Music, we combine local roots with international expertise. Our dedicated team of specialists works tirelessly to provide high-impact distribution, publishing, and development services.
We prove every day that you don’t need a thousand employees to make a global impact, you just need the right vision and the right sound.
Our roots
Donaldson Music Group traces its roots back to 2014 in the Free State province of South Africa. Read more..
The company was originally established as Donaldson Publishing Company by Kenny “Prof” Donaldson. At the time, the business focused primarily on music publishing, rights registration, and sync licensing for advertising and assignment-based projects.
For nearly a decade, the company operated within the publishing and commercial music space, specialising in structured rights management and advertising placements.
In 2023, ownership of the company was officially transferred to Emily Maseko and Mashaa Ramokgopa. Under new leadership, the company was restructured and rebranded as Donaldson Music Group.
This marked a significant transition, expanding from a publishing-focused entity into a broader record label and music services company.
Today, Donaldson Music Group operates across multiple areas of the music industry.
The Core
Pillars.
01. Protection
In an industry moving at lightspeed, protecting intellectual property from exploitation and dilution is everything. This company exists to be the shield for music assets across every digital platform.
02. Execution
Success does not rely on automated algorithms or silent support tickets. We drive results through active catalogue management, transparent splits, and direct, human infrastructure built for long-term growth.
The Architects.
Great music does not happen in a vacuum, and neither does a great music company.
Donaldson Music Group is led by a dedicated network of mentors, creators, and advocates focused entirely on building sustainable success for the roster.
Emily K. Maseko
Managing Director
Dorcus L. Nyamhunga
Operations Director
Titus Molokomme
Financial Director
Mashaa M. Ramokgopa
Registered Director