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Tunecore In Partnership With The 22nd Vodaphone Ghana Music Awards Extends Promotional Discount To All Ghanaian Musicians
Leading digital music distribution company, TuneCore, which launched operations in Africa earlier this year is offering a 15% discount to Ghanaian artists in partnership with the Vodafone Ghana
Music Awards. The offer comes as part of TuneCore’s commitment to empower talented independent musicians across the globe by facilitating a seamless music distribution process. TuneCore’s entrance in
Africa aligns with an increasing number of independent artists in the region. Guests at the recent VGMA
National Music Summit pledged to take urgent action to improve the commercial gains of Ghanaian musicians by broadening their reach and increasing their marketability not just in Ghana but globally. All talented creatives and aspiring musicians who want to take their careers to the next level are eligible for the offer. The discount covers first single and album distribution irrespective of the musicians’ location.
The signup process to become a TuneCore artiste is simple, efficient, and transparent.
Chioma Onuchukwu, Head of TuneCore West and East Africa, commented, “We distribute your music to all our partners when you sign up for TuneCore distribution; that is, if you want to have your songs sent to all of the retailers we provide. We can also send your music to a chosen number of stores that you deem appropriate for your brand. On the publishing side, TuneCore charge a one-time sign-up fee for sync license. And for a small commission, our team will actively look for and pitch potential placements on TV shows, advertisements etc. We will collect and pay out your sync royalties. The African market is a growing one with a lot of talent, at TuneCore we will always be committed to making distribution and publishing easy for every musician.
About TuneCore
TuneCore is the global platform for independent musicians to build audiences and careers – with technology and services across distribution, publishing administration and a range of promotional services. TuneCore Music Distribution services help artists, labels and managers sell their music through
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TikTok, Tencent and more than 150 download and streaming stores worldwide, while retaining 100 percent of their sales revenue and rights for a low annual flat fee. TuneCore Music Publishing Administration assists songwriters by administering their compositions through licensing, registration, worldwide royalty collections, and placement opportunities in film, TV, commercials, video games and more. The TuneCore Artist Services portal offers a suite of tools and services that enable artists to promote their craft, connect with fans, and get their music heard. TuneCore, part of Believe, is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville,
Atlanta, and Austin, and operates globally through local teams based in the UK, Germany, France,
Belgium, Italy, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, India, Japan and Singapore across 4 continents. http://www.tunecore.com
About Believe
Believe is one of the world’s leading digital music companies. Believe’s mission is to develop independent artists and labels in the digital world. We accomplish our mission by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development. Believe’s passionate team of digital music experts around the world leverages the Group’s global technology platform to advise artists and labels, distribute and promote their music. Our 1,270 employees in more than 50 countries aim to support independent artists and labels with a unique digital expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including TuneCore,
Believe Label & Artist Solutions, Believe Artist Services, Nuclear Blast, Naïve, Groove Attack and AllPoints.
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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture
Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.
In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.
Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.
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Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”
Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”
Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.
Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.
This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”
Stay tuned for a whole lot more soon
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