Mxshi Mo

About Me

Mxshi Mo (real name Nkanyiso Shoba) is a visually impaired electronic music producer and artist from South Africa. His debut album Nkanyiso (2024), funded by the British Council and the KZN Film Commission, showcases his innovative approach to electronic music and features collaborations with Moonchild Sanelly, Skream, and other UK-based artists.

Accompanying the album is 6Sense, a short film directed by KAMVA Collectives, which offers a poignant exploration of his daily experiences as a visually impaired producer and his commitment to accessibility in creative spaces.

Mxshi Mo has shared his perspective on inclusivity and representation at major industry events such as FAME Week Africa and MIP Africa, where he advocates for diverse storytelling under the theme “The Power of Inclusivity: Elevating Diverse Stories in Media.”

Through his music and visual projects, Mxshi Mo continues to push boundaries — merging electronic sound, technology, and lived experience to inspire progress and equity within the global creative industry.

Sessions

  • Film screening: 6SENSE
    13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Wednesday 12th November 2025 | Bristol 2
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    Grab yourself some lunch and join us for a screening of 6SENSE in the Concorde Suite, Lower Ground Floor (via stairs or lift). 6SENSE tells the story of a groundbreaking gqom music producer whose extraordinary journey from rural South Africa to international acclaim is both inspiring and transformative. The self-narrated hybrid documentary explores Mxshi Mo’s early life in the rural foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, South Africa. The film poignantly delves into his realisation around his loss of sight and his discovery of electronic dance music as a way to connect with the outside world – shining a light on […]

  • Workshop 5: Interactive Panel: Accessibility in Audio Tech
    13:30 - 17:00 UTC | Monday 10th November 2025 | Bristol 3
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    As audio production techniques and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about accessibility. To improve inclusion in music-making, it is essential that access is evaluated throughout the design of audio technology, not as an add-on or afterthought. Building on ADC24’s ‘Inclusive Design in Audio Products: Why, Why, How?’ workshop, this symposium comprises a series of sessions that will unpick the systematic barriers to accessibility within audio, and highlight solutions that you can embed into your projects.  Throughout the afternoon, disabled musicians, accessibility consultants, and representatives from organisations driving change will share insights into the opportunities for a […]