Def Jam Africa has announced the appointment of artist, producer, songwriter and record label executive Larry Gaaga to the position of vice president, A&R.
Reporting to Sipho Dlamini, CEO, Universal Music ...
Universal Music Group label divisions Def Jam Recordings, 0207 Def Jam and Def Jam Africa have announced the global signing of Ghanaian Afropop and reggae star Stonebwoy.
Def Jam Africa ...
The global recorded music market grew by 7.4% in 2020, the sixth consecutive year of growth, according to IFPI.
Figures released today in IFPI’s Global Music Report show total ...
Boomplay and Universal Music Group have extended their licensing agreement for UMG’s global music catalogue from seven to 47 countries across the African continent.
The growing partnership with Boomplay, the ...
Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the further expansion of its Def Jam Africa division into three new markets within French-speaking Africa; Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Cameroon, effective immediately.
The ...
Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the launch of Def Jam Africa with a roster stars from across the continent.
With a remit to sign and develop talent from across ...
