Music Business News: Africa

Platoon expands into South Africa with the development of Cape Town Creative Lab

Six artists offered recording facilities, access to creative talent and industry execs

Universal Music Group expands into Nigeria with new HQ led by Ezegozie Eze Jr.

News comes less than a week after Universal announced an expansion into French-speaking Africa

Spotify launches in South Africa, Israel, Romania and Vietnam, expanding its reach to 65 markets [UPDATED]

Spotify is now available in 63 countries worldwide

Sony/ATV promotes Guy Henderson to President, International

Henderson joined Sony/ATV in 2001 after working for Sony Music in South Africa

Afrikaans digital music store launches, with Universal and Warner catalogues

Allexis Music backs new venture with exclusive digital content

South African label signs global deal with Universal Music Group

Afrikaans specialist Inhoud Huis inks partnership with Sipho Dlamini's team

Nigeria agrees to start chasing – and paying – neighbouring rights

IFPI broker deal with local collection agency COSON

Universal names Sipho Dlamini new boss of South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa

Former SAMRO boss replaces Randall Abrahams