South Africa - Music Business Worldwide

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Ingrooves expands into Africa with acquisition of South Africa-based distributor, Electromode

Electromode’s roster includes more than 200 artists and associated labels

‘Streaming’s growth in Africa is already exciting, but there’s so much more we can do’

Zimbabwean, British-raised exec Sipho Dlamani is heading up Universal Music Group in much of Africa. He forecasts a big future for the region and its impact around the world...

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Universal Music bolsters leadership in Africa, with Sipho Dlamini promoted to CEO of South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

UMG also hires Elouise Kelly and Chinedu Okeke in senior roles on continent

Interviews

‘The youth in Africa are ready to jump the digital divide, they just need to have access and the right price point.’

Sheer Music Publishing founder David Alexander on the industry landscape in South Africa, and across the African continent

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Warner Chappell Music inks global deal with Africa-based music company Africori

Deal will see Africori and Warner Chappell Music offer new opportunities for African artists

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Christine Mosha appointed to Lead East Africa Region Marketing and Artist Development at Sony Music

Mosha to build out artist roster and amplify international catalog across the region

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Warner Music inks licensing deal with Audiomack for key African markets

Audiomack has more than 16m monthly active users

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African music service Mdundo now has 6.4m Monthly Active Users, up from 5m in June

Company listed on the Danish stock exchange in September