Universal Music Group Nigeria


Universal Music Group Nigeria abbreviated as UMGNG is the West African division of global record label Universal Music Group. Founded in 2017, it has its corporate headquarters located in Victoria Island, Lagos.The label has signed at least seventeen artists from various African countries.
UMGNG is engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. The label is led by General Manager Ezegozie Eze Jr, a former executive at South African based music station, Channel O. The label has signed a marquee deal with Mr Eazi, co-signed Tekno in conjunction with Island Records UK and Vanessa Mdee in conjunction with AfroForce1 Records/Universal Music Central Europe/Universal Music South Africa.

UMG and Music Licensing

UMG and Boomplay

In 2018, Universal Music Group announced a multi-year licensing agreement with Boomplay - a major African music digital download and streaming service. The licensing agreement enabled Boomplay to stream UMGNG’s music catalog across several African states including Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

UMG and uduX

In 2019, UMG became the first major music company to license its substantial music catalog to uduX music, a platform that offers its users access to high quality music and videos. The partnership between the service and the label is intended to extend the reach of Universal Music Group and make the music of its global recording artists more accessible.

UMGNG Business Divisions

Universal Music Group Nigeria operates business divisions that co-exist with its music, music publishing, and audiovisual content divisions. These units include ULive Africa, UMG Live Africa and UMGB.

ULive Africa

ULive Africa, founded in 2016, is a promotes, produces, and invests in live entertainment. The entity is engaged in staging, programming, producing, and hosting large-scale events and live concerts. In 2018, ULive Africa produced the Lagos leg of the Major Lazer Soundsystem Live tour, as well as Adekunle Gold’s 3-night residency at Terra Kulture titled AG Live.

UMG Live Africa

UMG Live Africa was launched in 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the talent and booking management division of Universal Music Group and consists of both UMG and non-UMG artists.

UMGB

Universal Music Group and Brands is the creative and brand partnerships division of Universal Music Group.

Artists signed to UMGNG