15 Apr 2026UMG buys back over 630 000 shares as $590m programme beginsUniversal Music Group (UMG) has repurchased more than 630 000 shares within weeks of launching its...By Music In Africa...
30 Mar 2026UMG announces $575m share buyback programmeUniversal Music Group (UMG) has announced plans to repurchase up to €500 million (about $575m)...By Music In Africa...
17 Feb 2026European Commission clears UMG’s Downtown deal, orders...The European Commission has approved Universal Music Group’s (UMG) proposed acquisition of Downtown...By Ano Shumba
04 Feb 2026AI music firms, major labels clash over ‘Walled Garden’...A public disagreement has emerged between leading artificial intelligence music platform Suno and...By Ano Shumba
04 Feb 2026Bruce Resnikoff appointed UMe chairman, Jamie Krents named...Bruce Resnikoff has been promoted to chairman of Universal Music Group’s (UMG) global catalogue...By Music In Africa...
26 Jan 2026Universal Music Group to launch livestreaming channel on...Universal Music Group (UMG) is set to launch a new livestreaming channel on Twitch under Universal...By Music In Africa...
14 Jan 2026Universal Music Group appoints Hannah Poferl as chief data...Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Hannah Poferl as its chief data officer, with immediate...By Ano Shumba
07 Jan 2026Universal Music Group partners NVIDIA to advance...Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced a collaboration with technology company NVIDIA to develop...By Ano Shumba
07 Jan 2026UMG appoints James Steven as chief communications officerUniversal Music Group (UMG) has appointed James Steven as executive vice President and chief...By Ano Shumba
22 Dec 2025UMG, Roblox agree strategic partnership to expand music...Universal Music Group (UMG) and gaming platform Roblox have announced a new strategic agreement...By Music In Africa...
19 Dec 2025UMG, Splice partner to explore artist-led AI tools for...Universal Music Group (UMG) and music creation platform Splice have announced a collaboration to...By Ano Shumba
24 Nov 2025European Commission issues statement of objections to UMG’s...The European Commission (EC) has issued a Statement of Objections to Universal Music Group (UMG)...By Music In Africa...