Top Influential Black Women in Music and Technology

Artist Partnerships Manager, EMEA

YouTube

Sheniece Charway is Artist Partnerships Manager, EMEA at YouTube, where she champions Black talent across the UK and beyond. She leads initiatives like YouTube Music’s Legacy Series, creating events and campaigns that celebrate Black culture and elevate emerging artists. Recognised as a Music Week Rising Star and featured on Complex’s Cultural Heroes list, she has supported artists including Wizkid, Aitch, Knucks, and Bree Runway, shaping the future of British Black music and culture.

MD of Technology, Media and Telecoms

Google

Managing Director of Technology, Media & Telecoms at Google, driving strategic partnerships at the intersection of media, culture, and innovation.

Head of Music Partnerships

Spotify

Head of Music Partnerships at Spotify, driving artist and label strategy across Northern Europe.

Lead Video Producer

Native Instruments

Production Lead with 15+ years’ experience delivering high-quality video content across broadcast, digital, and corporate platforms, with a focus on entertainment, social impact, and storytelling.

Director of Legal and Business Affairs

Orifum

Award-winning lawyer and Director of Legal & Business Affairs, leading global deals across music, media, and tech, with expertise in AI governance, IP, and commercial strategy.

Founder & CEO

Shoobs

Award-winning CEO of Shoobs, the UK’s leading events discovery platform, recognised as one of Britain’s most influential Black leaders under 40.

Founder & CEO

Measure of Music

Christine Osazuwa is a London-based music strategist and Founder of Measure of Music, a global community and conference at the intersection of music, data, and tech. With experience across Warner Music Group and Universal Music Sweden, she blends analytics, marketing, and culture to drive artist growth. Through her work, she’s building a more inclusive, data-driven future for the music industry.

Chief Executive Officer

Black Lives in Music

Dr Charisse Beaumont is Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Black Lives in Music, leading the organisation’s mission to tackle racial inequality and create equitable opportunities across the UK music industry. With over 18 years of experience, she drives impactful research, advocacy, and industry partnerships to champion Black artists and professionals.

Sound Designer, Composer, Music Supervisor

Freelance

Past President

Audio Engineering Society

Dr. Leslie Gaston-Bird CAS MPSE is an AES Fellow, MPSE Golden Reel–nominated re-recording mixer and sound editor specializing in features and documentaries. An Avid Certified Dolby Atmos Professional and Dante Level 3 certified, she is also the author of Women in Audio and Math Fundamentals for Audio. In 2022, she received the She Rocks Champion Award from the Women’s International Music Network.

Broadcaster, Writer and DJ

Freelance

Zakia Sewell is a London-based broadcaster, writer, and DJ. She hosts Dream Time on BBC 6 Music, produces radio documentaries for BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, Tate, and Boiler Room, and DJs at festivals and clubs including XOYO and Dekmantel. Her forthcoming book, Finding Albion (Hodder Press, 2026), explores British identity and folk culture, and she has won awards including Best New Voice (2021) and Radio Presenter of the Year (2024).

Senior Membership & Development Lead

PRS Music

Jacqueline Pelham‑Leigh is Senior Membership & Development Lead at PRS for Music, supporting songwriters, composers, and producers while championing underrepresented talent. She leads workshops and initiatives to expand opportunities, networks, and education for music creators globally.

Senior A&R Manger

Atlantic Records

Adele White is a Senior A&R and Music Executive with 10+ years’ experience at Warner, Universal, and Sony Music. She has led global campaigns delivering over 1 billion streams and multiple Platinum hits, bridging creativity, strategy, and execution in music and entertainment.

Senior Content and Social Manager

Warner Music Group

Susan Amos is the Senior Content and Social Manager at Warner Music Group, leading international communications, content strategy, and social media across the global music business. She has experience in social media and digital roles across agencies and client organisations, and works to amplify artist stories, brand moments and engagement through compelling content for Warner’s roster and audiences worldwide.

Solicitor

Sound Advice (Legal) LLP

Sandra Namusiitwa is a music lawyer at Sound Advice (Legal) LLP, specialising in representing artists, songwriters, and creative talent. She previously worked at the BPI on major events like the BRIT Awards and Mercury Prize, and served as Legal Consultant for the 2023 BRIT Awards.

Head of Music Diversity

UK Music ltd

Eunice is a Creative Producer and Event Consultant with 20 years’ experience in music, live entertainment, televised events, and arts & culture. Known for her strategic leadership and creative ingenuity, she delivers projects across production, programming, and marketing while mentoring emerging artists and creative professionals.

Singer/ Songwriter

Music Editor & Partnerships

Apple

Radio Presenter

Smooth Radio

Angie Greaves, Smooth’s National Weekday Home Time Presenter 4pm to 7pm has an audience of 2.28million. Sundays 10am to 1pm has a listenership of 1.2 million. EMMA Award winner and Sony nominated, Angie is also Vice President of The TV and Radio Industries Club and has been awarded The Keys To The City of London.

DJ/Broadcaster

CapitalXtra

Shayna Marie is a British radio presenter and DJ best known for co‑hosting the Capital XTRA Breakfast show, broadcasting weekday mornings across the UK. She has also DJ’ed for major artists and brands on stages including Capital XTRA’s Reloaded night and Homegrown LIVE, and brings high‑energy music curation and personality to her audience.

Radio Presenter

Capital Xtra and BBC Radio 1

Yinka Bokinni is a British radio and TV presenter, currently hosting shows on BBC Radio 1 and formerly on Capital XTRA. She has presented Channel 4 documentaries including Damilola: The Boy Next Door and works across music, culture, and storytelling.

Radio Presenter

BBC Radio 1

Clara Amfo is a British broadcaster and radio presenter at BBC Radio 1, where she hosts Future Sounds and has presented the Official Chart and Live Lounge. She has also hosted TV coverage of events including the BRIT Awards and Glastonbury.

DJ, Presenter and Radio Host

BBC Radio 1 Extra

Nadia Jae is a British radio presenter and DJ, best known for hosting BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Breakfast Show. She joined 1Xtra in 2018 and has also DJed at major events including the BAFTA TV Awards and Wireless Festival.

Radio Presenter

Former Apple, MTV

Julie Adenuga is a British presenter, interviewer, and producer, founder of Don’t Trust The Internet and creator of Julie’s Top 5, archived by the British Film Institute. She has interviewed artists like Jorja Smith and Skepta, produced shows for BET UK and Channel 5, and contributed to HBO’s Wizkid: Long Live Lagos. She also invests in Black-owned ventures, supporting talent and community.

Founder & CEO

MOBO Organisation

Creative Radio & Content Producer

Kiss FM x Kiss XTRA

Channette is Head of Content at KISS, overseeing creative direction and production across KISS XTRA, KISSTORY, KISSTORY R&B, and KISS Dance. She has worked with BBC Radio, Capital XTRA, and top cultural figures, producing content and interviews with artists like Burna Boy, WizKid, Tems, and CoCo Jones.

Senior Artist & Label Relations Manager

Soundcloud

Grammy Award Winning A&R executive with a demonstrated history of working in the music industry, backed with studio experience and record making. Skilled in Sales, Instagram, Artist Development, Social Media, Business Development and Relationship Building. Strong professional with a Master of Arts – MA focused in Music Business Management from University of Westminster.

VP, Music + Commercial

Soundcloud

Bina ‘B’ Mistry is Vice President, Music + Commercial at SoundCloud, leading global music licensing, content and commercial partnerships for the platform. She is also Founder of music:defined, a consultancy helping creators navigate the business and maximise earnings, drawing on two decades of experience across PRS for Music, Apple Music, Warner Chappell and Peloton. In recognition of her impact in the industry, she was included on the Music Week Women In Music Roll Of Honour.

Senior Director (C-Suite -1), Strategic Partnerships EMEA

Deezer

Shantelle Williams Valadié is Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships EMEA at Deezer, where she leads commercial partnerships and expansion across Europe, helping strengthen collaborations between Deezer and major partners in music, tech and retail.

Media & Acquisition Manager

Deezer

Karen Ako is Media & Acquisition Manager at Deezer in Paris, where she leads digital media strategy and audience growth initiatives for the global music streaming platform. She has previously held roles in digital media and content partnerships, including at TikTok, bringing experience in acquisition and commercial strategy to Deezer’s performance marketing team.

Talent Delivery

Bloomberg

Sonia Meggie is a senior People and Talent leader with 15+ years’ experience in talent management, inclusion, and leadership development. She previously served as EMEA Inclusion Business Partner at Bloomberg and is Founder of Inspirational YOU, a social enterprise empowering women and underrepresented professionals. She also serves as a trustee and school governor, with multiple awards recognizing her impact in leadership, coaching, and social change.

Founder

Metallic Inc. and Homecoming

Grace Ladoja MBE is a British music executive and cultural entrepreneur with over a decade of experience across music, fashion, and youth culture. She is the founder and creative director of Metallic Inc and the creator of Homecoming, a platform connecting global brands, artists, and communities while championing African creativity. She began her career working closely with Skepta, later building ventures that bridge London and Lagos and support emerging talent through funding and opportunities.