To mark its second anniversary, the Black Music Coalition (BMC) has launched the inaugural edition of its Excellence Honourees list, a collection of 15 Black executives making waves across the industry. At Parlophone, Sthenkosi ‘Kosi’ Sompeta has worked on viral campaigns for CKay, S1mba and more. Here, he calls for change and talks mental health, career goals and the industry’s unsung heroes…

You appeared as a Rising Star in Music Week in 2020. How has your career progressed since ...