13 aoû 2024UMG and Meta strike deal adding WhatsApp to creative networkMeta and Universal Music Group (UMG) have unveiled an expanded global, multi-year partnership aimed...Par Gabriel Myers Hansen
13 mai 2024UMG launches UMusicLift platform for music startupsThe digital innovation team at Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched the UMusicLift online...Par In-house West Africa
24 avr 2024Binetou Sylla to lead Def Jam in Francophone AfricaUniversal Music France (UMF) has teamed up with Senegalese DJ, producer and music executive Binetou...Par Gabriel Myers Hansen
02 avr 2024UMG and Spotify expand strategic partnershipUniversal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify are expanding their strategic partnership to enhance music...Par Gabriel Myers Hansen
26 Feb 2024UMG secures majority ownership of Afrobeats label Mavin...Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced a major investment in Nigerian Afrobeats label Mavin...Par Gabriel Myers Hansen
15 Feb 2024SA’s Mr Thela inks Universal Music dealSouth African gqom DJ Mr Thela signed a deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) at the label’s...Par Ano Shumba
02 Feb 2024UMG-TikTok saga spells trouble for African artistsWhen elephants go at it, it’s the grass that suffers. So goes the African proverb. Universal Music...Par Gabriel Myers Hansen
31 jan 2024UMG to pull music catalogue from TikTok amid failed talksStarting today, Chinese-owned video hosting service TikTok will cease featuring Universal Music...Par Gabriel Myers Hansen
16 jan 2024Universal Music Group to cut jobs this yearUniversal Music Group (UMG) has announced plans to lay off a number of its staff members in 2024.Par Peter Choge
10 jan 2024UMG boss touts artist-centric models and ethical AI for ‘...Universal Music Group (UMG) CEO and chairperson Sir Lucian Grainge has once again touted the...Par Peter Choge
20 nov 2023UMG and Ethiopia’s Sewasew Multimedia strike licensing dealUniversal Music Group (UMG) and Ethiopia’s music and entertainment company Sewasew Multimedia have...Par Peter Choge
28 oct 2023Universal Music Group posts $2.9bn revenue in Q3Universal Music Group (UMG) recorded a 9.9% increase in revenue at constant currency to €2.7bn ($2...Par Peter Choge