Vivendi’s Universal Music Group sees the potential to develop music stars and reach more music fans across Africa. On Wednesday, the company unveiled a pan-African mobile music streaming service in partnership with Samsung and African and international music labels. The service, dubbed The Kleek, will initially be free. It is designed and built to bring fans [...]
Emerging African Music Business is Great Source of Money, Talent
January 16, 2013 | Posted by
After long-term challenges with widespread piracy and a widely disparate radio and record industry, a burgeoning legitimate music scene is fast emerging on the continent of Africa. An expanding middle class, a fast-growing population with more than 65 percent under age 35, and digital startups helping to leapfrog infrastructure weaknesses are making major African cities [...]
Prince Ends Deal with Universal Music
July 9, 2012 | Posted by
Prince has decided to part ways with Universal Music Publishing, according to Music Week. The icon and Universal have been partners for several years and he renewed his contact with them in 2005. “We are pleased to announce that Prince and Universal have reached a mutual agreement in terminating their long standing publishing deal,” said [...]
