Universal Music Group (UMG) Announces Launch Of Def Jam Africa
Universal Music Group has announced a pan African label division called Def Jam Africa.
The latest launch features Nigerian and South African talented singers and rappers; Vector, Larry Gaaga, Boita, Cassper Nyovest, Nadia Nakai, Nasty C, Telleman and Ricky Tyler.
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The record label has offices in Lagos, Nigeria and Johannesburg, South African, but will sign talented artists from across Africa.
However, the announcement was made known on the official Twitter page of Def Jam Recording: @defjam.
“Universal Music Group announced they launch of Def Jam Africa A new label division with the continent dedicated to representing the best hip-hip, Afrobests and trap talent in Africa.
Def Jam Africa will follow the blueprint of the iconic Def Jam Recordings label
(Cont) The label launches with a flagship roster, that includes some of the most influential, successful and followed African talent including: Boity, Casper Nyovest, Larry Gaga, Nadia Nakai, Nasty C, Tshevi, Tellerman, Ricky Tyler and Vector!”
(Cont) The label launches with a flagship roster, that includes some of the most influential, successful and followed African talent including: Boity, Casper Nyovest, Larry Gaga, Nadia Nakai, Nasty C, Tshevi, Tellerman, Ricky Tyler and Vector! pic.twitter.com/aSFYGSDefn
— Def Jam Recordings (@defjam) May 26, 2020
