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Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music-based entertainment company, today announced a significant expansion of its operations in West Africa, with the launch of Universal Music Nigeria
. new office in Lagos, under the direction of a seasoned music director Ezegozie Eze Jr ., who was appointed general manager of Universal Music Nigeria.
Eze and his team will support artists from Nigeria, Ghana, and The Gambia across the continent and beyond, using Universal Music Group's global networks for discovery, marketing, promotion, and marketing. wider distribution. Eze, who previously held positions at Channel O Television, Empire Mates Entertainment (Banky W & WizKid) and was the founder of Pan African creative companies, Republic 54, Alore Group and Duma Collective, brings vital experience to the Nigerian music market. . He will report Sipho Dlamini MD, Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The label has signed a host of Nigerian artists including WurlD Odunsi (the Motor), Tay Iwar and artists born in Ghana Cina Soul and Stonebwoy . In addition, the label has recently signed contracts with the famous singer and composer of Banku Mr Eazi for pan-African releases, co-signed Nigerian artist Tekno in collaboration with Island Records British and Tanzanian singer and songwriter Vanessa Mdee in collaboration with AfroForce1 Records / Universal Music Central Europe / Universal Music South Africa. These two signatures mark the first time that UMG labels from the two continents have joined forces to sign and launch African artists, with other artists' partnerships in progress with UMG labels from around the world [19659009] play
Ezegozie Eze
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In making the announcement, Dlamini said: " In recent years, there has been an increase in the visibility of Nigerian and Ghanaian music and its influence on music. Eze and his team are uniquely positioned to support, support and badist in the development of local artists and musicians, while creating opportunities for emerging talent in the region to achieve Largest public possible . "
Eze commented," ] I am delighted to officially launch the Nigerian division of Universal Music at such an exciting time for African music around the world. The largest music company in the world that opens an office in the region is a great mark of confidence in our local musical talents.The signatures we have already made show our ambition to help our artists to reach Indre the world's largest audience and we look forward to working closely with our UMG label partners around the world to get there . "
This new division will work in partnership with existing UMG operations across the continent including Ivory Coast, Morocco and alongside key markets of the world. English-speaking Africa to offer artists full opportunities throughout the region and to provide pan-African talent with the best launching platform for wider international success.
Universal Music Group operates two music companies in the United States. direct success in Africa, which will also have divisions within Universal Music Nigeria Launched in 2017 in Johannesburg, UMG Live Africa has quickly become one of the leading talent recruitment agencies on the continent. has successfully helped to redefine the role of a booking agency in Africa, with a broad list of artists composed of talented UMG and non-UMG signed artists achieving more than 600 represent ations in 2017.
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L-R_Korede Ogunyomade (A & R), Ezegozie Eze (GM), Bayo Fatoba (New Business & Live Manager), Efosa Aiyevbomwan (Communications & PR Manager)
ULive Africa was founded in 2016 and is engaged in the direction, production, programming and organization of large scale concerts and events in Africa including Runway Jazz, the countless African Comedy Awards, Lekki Sunsplash (30th Anniversary Edition), The Music Industry Awards in Nigeria, Afrochella and Baskets & Wine in Ghana, and Cocktails in the Wild in Uganda and Nigeria, along with several other exciting projects underway .
Universal Music Group also works closely with parents Vivendi and several of its divisions including CbadOlympia, Vivendi and Cbad + to support and develop the live music industry across the continent.
Universal Music Nigeria is currently developing plans to open a recording studio in Lagos to advance the recording facilities available for local African talent. It will become UMG's second studio in Africa, next to the existing Johannesburg site in South Africa.
Through these strategic investments, initiatives and executive appointments, UMG accelerates the growth of the entire African music ecosystem, including recorded music. , music publishing, production, live events, brand partnerships and merchandising efforts.
About Universal Music Nigeria
Universal Music Nigeria (UMGNG) is a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music entertainment company. , with strategic divisions in more than 60 countries around the world. UMGNG covers neighboring English-speaking markets in West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana and The Gambia. UMGNG is committed to A & R, artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship in expanding opportunities for African artists nationally and internationally, creating new and innovative experiences for fans while supporting the world. local music ecosystem in Nigeria and across the continent. UMGNG brings together several divisions operating alongside music divisions, music publishing and audiovisual content, including UMGB (creative division and brand partnerships), ULive Africa (live events and production company), UMG Live Africa (booking and talent management) and Bravado (360 full-service merchandise company). These business divisions are structured to work with UMG's signed and independent talents in Nigeria and other African markets. To find out more: http://www.universalmusic.ng
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world's leading music entertainment company, with a broad range of companies engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across all musical genres, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to art, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG promotes the development of services, platforms and business models to expand artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and to create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company. For more information: http://www.universalmusic.com .
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