Sony Music Africa Explained
Sony Music Entertainment Africa (SMEA) is a record label, based in Africa,[1] a subsidiary of Sony Music.[2]
History
Sony Music in Africa has a rich history intertwined with the global evolution of Sony Music Entertainment. Founded in 1991, Sony Music Entertainment Africa is the local arm of Sony Music, which was established as American Record Corporation in 1929 and later rebranded to Columbia Recording Corporation.[3]
Over the years, Sony Music has expanded its presence in Africa, including South Africa, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The company's strategic growth in Africa involves opening offices in key markets like Lagos, Nigeria,[4] and Nairobi, Kenya, to promote local talent globally.[5]
Subsidiaries
South Africa (Sony Music South Africa)
South Africa is one of the largest and most influential music markets in Africa. Sony Music South Africa is based in Johannesburg and serves as the hub for Sony Music Africa's operations in the region. The division works with a diverse range of artists across different genres, including amapiano,[6] pop, hip-hop, house, and traditional South African music.[7]
Nigeria (Sony Music West Africa)
Nigeria is another major music market in Africa, known for its vibrant Afrobeat, Afropop, and hip-hop scenes. Sony Music West Africa, based in Lagos, Nigeria,[8] focuses on discovering and promoting Nigerian talent both within Africa and internationally. The division collaborates with artists, producers, and record labels to develop and distribute music across various platforms.[9] Godwin Tom was appointed as its first managing director.[10]
Kenya (Sony Music East Africa)
Kenya has a thriving music industry with diverse influences from traditional African music, Afro-fusion, and contemporary pop. Sony Music East Africa,[11] based in Nairobi, Kenya, works with local artists and labels to amplify Kenyan music on both regional and global scales. The division also supports artist development and distribution efforts within the East African region appointing Christine Mosha[12] as its head of marketing.
Ghana
Ghana has emerged as a significant player in the African music scene,[13] particularly in genres like highlife, hiplife, and Afrobeats. Sony Music Ghana, based in Accra, collaborates with Ghanaian artists, producers, songwriters and music industry stakeholders to showcase the country's musical talent to the world.[14] The division also facilitates partnerships and collaborations between Ghanaian artists and international counterparts.[15]
Patners
Record Labels
Artists
Former Members
Current Members
External links
Notes and References
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- Web site: Masia . Gloria . 2022-08-26 . TNS Accusses Sony Music Label Of Prioritizing Amapiano - The Yanos Magazine . 2024-03-10 . The Yanos Mag . en-ZA.
- Web site: 2019-08-02 . Sony Music Entertainment Africa invests in SA's Young Guns . 2024-03-10 . en-US.
- Web site: Aswad . Thania Garcia,Jem . Garcia . Thania . Aswad . Jem . 2022-08-19 . Music Industry Moves: Sony Publishing Opens Nigeria Office, Names Godwin Tom Managing Director . 2024-03-09 . Variety . en-US.
- Web site: Udugba . Anthony . 2022-08-18 . Sony Music opens office in Lagos, appoints Godwin Tom as MD - . 2024-03-09 . Businessday NG . en-US.
- Web site: Sony Music Publishing Opens Nigeria Office, Appoints Godwin Tom as MD . 2024-03-09 . Sony Music Publishing . en.
- Web site: Sony Music Publishing ready to bring East African Artists to digital Market – Hooza . 2024-03-09 . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-03-08 . Christine Mosha aka Seven's journey to Sony Africa's top job . 2024-03-09 . The Citizen . en.
- Web site: SMP TO LAUNCH GHANA CAMP . 2024-03-09 . HITS Daily Double . en.
- Web site: 2022-02-09 . Talent is not enough – Munya Chanetsa of Sony Music to Ghanaian musicians - MyJoyOnline . 2024-03-09 . www.myjoyonline.com . en-US.
- Web site: 2022-07-16 . Sony Music unveils new artist 'ROZ'; reveals plans to establish studio in Ghana . 2024-03-09 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.
- Web site: Marfori . Miko . 2022-11-17 . Sony Music Africa Partners With Afrochella and Audiomack to Launch Expanded 'Rising Star Challenge' Competition - Sony Music . 2024-03-09 . Sony Music Entertainment . en-US.
- Web site: Eggertsen . Chris . 2021-02-09 . Audiomack Signs Licensing Deals With UMG & Sony, Marking a Major Label Trifecta . 2024-03-09 . Billboard . en-US.
- Web site: 2022-09-22 . Bridges For Music Announce Sony Music Africa Partnership . 2024-03-09 . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-12-14 . Sony Music Publishing Nigeria partners with DMCE . 2024-03-09 . Music In Africa . en.
- Web site: Boomplay Partners Sony Music to Increase its Footprint in Africa . 2024-03-09 . innovation-village.com.
- Web site: 2020-06-24 . Sony Music inks JV to develop artists in Africa with entertainment & brand agency, Celebrity Services Africa . 2024-03-09 . Music Business Worldwide . en-US.
- Web site: Sony Music Africa partners with Women of Music Business to launch new 'masterclass' training programme . 2024-03-09 . Bizcommunity . en.
- Web site: admin . 2021-01-21 . Sony Music announces partnership with WatsUp TV . 2024-03-09 . Space Watch Africa . en-US.
- Web site: Kan . Toni . 2021-01-07 . Sony Music Continues Push Into Africa With Ivory Coast Partnership. . 2024-03-09 . The Lagos Review . en-US.
- Web site: Sharma . Ray . MTN Group Signs Music Distribution Deal with Sony . 2024-03-09 . www.thefastmode.com . en.
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- Web site: Pete . Pistol . 2022-04-29 . R.O.Z and label EMB sign partnership with Sony Music West Africa . 2024-03-09 . HipHopCanada . en-CA.
- Web site: 2021-03-24 . Sony Music Publishing inks worldwide partnership with South Africa's Gallo Music Publishers . 2024-03-09 . Music Business Worldwide . en-US.
- Web site: 2022-06-23 . SA: Cloud 9ne Entertainment, Sony Music Africa announce joint venture . 2024-03-09 . Music In Africa . en.
- Web site: Mugisha . Mugibson . 2021-01-20 . 'Mwana' singer Alikiba parts ways with Sony Music Entertainment record label - MUGIBSON . 2024-03-09 . mugibson.com . en-US.
- Web site: sqoopadmin . 2021-01-20 . Alikiba quits Sony Music Entertainment – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos . 2024-03-09 . en-US.
- Web site: yomzansi . 2018-10-08 . AKA signs with SONY Music Africa and Vth Season . 2024-03-09 . YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-02-11 . Le'Afrinique [STATEMENT] Sony Music Mourns The Passing Of Rapper AKA ]. 2024-03-09 . Le'Afrinique . en-US.
- Web site: GROUP . NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA . NTV Kenya: Sony Music Entertainment signs Tanzania's Aslay. . 2024-03-09 . NTV Kenya . en-GB.
- Web site: 2022-11-19 . Asley signs for Sony Music Africa . 2024-03-09 . The Citizen . en.
- Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2021-04-08 . Gyakie inks record deal with Sony Music/RCA Records UK . 2024-03-09 . BellaNaija . en-US.
- Web site: Osafo . 2021-03-24 . Gyakie Signs A Record Deal With RCA And Sony Music Entertainment . 2024-03-09 . Groove Africa . en-US.
- Web site: Milimo . Dennis . 2022-06-08 . Sony Music signs multi-talented Tanzanian singer Abby Chams [Video] ]. 2024-03-09 . Pulselive Kenya . en.
- Web site: 2022-06-09 . Sony Music signs Tanzanian singer Abby Chams . 2024-03-09 . Music In Africa . en.
- Web site: bmensah . 2023-07-27 . Ghanaian sensation Titi Owusu secures global deal with Sony Music Publishing, West Africa . 2024-03-09 . YFM Ghana . en-US.
- Web site: 2024-02-19 . Ghanaian producer M.O.G Beatz joins Sony Music Publishing . 2024-03-09 . Music In Africa . en.
- Web site: 2022-06-03 . Tanzania's Young Lunya joins Sony Music Africa . 2024-03-09 . The Citizen . en.
- Web site: 2020-12-10 . Tanzania: Ommy Dimpoz signs to Sony Music Africa . 2024-03-09 . Music In Africa . en.
- Web site: 2023-09-29 . Tresor signs global deal with Sony Music Publishing News365.co.za . 2024-03-09 . news365.co.za . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-09-28 . TRESOR signs global co-publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing . 2024-03-09 . TRACE . en.
- Web site: 2022-04-01 . Congolese musician Ferre Gola joins Sony Music Africa . 2024-03-09 . Citizen Digital . en-KE.
- Web site: Ogboko . Francis I. . 2018-11-08 . Dbanj signs new deal with Sony Music Africa . 2024-03-09 . Plus TV Africa . en-US.
- Web site: Rose Muhando comes out to defend her contract with Sony Music ⚜ Latest music news online . 2024-03-09 . mdundo.com . en.
- Web site: 2023-11-27 . SONY MUSIC AFRICA CELEBRATES AS ELAINE, KABZA DE SMALL, KWESTA, DJ MAPHORISA, K.O, MYZTRO AND AKA — Mebala Press Entertainment News, Podcasts, and Celebrity Content . 2024-03-09 . Mebala Press . en-US.
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- Web site: Adekunle . Joy . 2021-11-29 . Zakwe celebrates 10th anniversary of debut album Fakaza News . 2024-03-09 . FakazaNews . en-US.
- Web site: admin . 2013-08-14 . ZONKE SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH SONY . 2024-03-09 . Hypress Live . en-US.
- Web site: Zuma . Mbalenhle . 2023-04-12 . Is Shekhinah headed for end of the road at Sony Music? . 2024-03-09 . Sunday World . en-ZA.
- Web site: Sekgota . Hilary . 2023-04-12 . "Speak out": Shekhinah hints trouble with Sony Music online, SA wants exposé . 2024-03-09 . Briefly . en.
- Web site: 2021-06-11 . SA rapper 25K inks Sony deal, drops new single . 2024-03-09 . Music In Africa . en.
- Web site: Mayorkun Makes His First-Ever Debut With Sony Music As He Releases 'Let Me Know' - THISDAYLIVE . 2024-03-09 . www.thisdaylive.com . en.
- Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2024-03-09 . Dice Ailes returns with Dicey Baba, drags Sony Music over restriction of his music . 2024-03-09 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
- Web site: Team . Drums Radio . 2021-10-27 . Mr JazziQ inks deal with Sony Music . 2024-03-09 . en-GB.