Plot Mhako is a man of many jackets.
He's a social entrepreneur, dance promoter, and journalist, and he's also the founder of Jibilika Dance Trust, which "uses dance and various elements of youth culture to engage and empower youth," he tells Zimbabwe's Standard Style.
He's also the founder of Arts Connect Africa, which aims to develop and structure the African music industry.
"I think that the African music industry is getting more and more vibrant, diverse, colorful, and youthful," Mhako says.
"Amapiano and Afrobeats are the leading sounds and genres that reflect the continent's pop and youth culture."
But, he adds, "Some of the challenges include political turmoil, poor infrastructure, limited access to funding, and inadequate intellectual property protections."
He says African artists are gaining international recognition and collaborations, "however, opportunities abound in leveraging digital platforms for distribution, fostering cross-border collaborations, and building stronger industry networks to support talent development and market expansion."
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