On the 21^st of April 2018, the KUMISA Artist Management & Music Publishing Masterclass students of 2017 finally graduated in a closed ceremony that was held at the KZN Film Commission. The ceremony was attended by the KUMISA Chairperson, KUMISA team, Masterclass Facilitators,  acclaimed artist manager, Lerato Sejeng and professional music publisher (current Music Manager for eTV’s soapy, Rhythm City), Fikiswa Pupuma (EDTEA), Buti Moloi (DAC) and Thembinkosi Ngcobo (PRC). With testimonials and words of encouragement from 3 former graduates from the class of 2016, Luyanda Mbhele, Nkululeko Nombela and Hapiness Mpase.