One of music’s Big Three has bought a top African digital music distributor

Warner Music Group (WMG) has bought a majority stake in Africori, a leading African digital music distribution, music rights management, and artist development company, in a move that could make Warner the top music distributor in Africa, opening up more opportunities for African artists to tap into the global market. WMG first purchased a stake in Africori in 2020, gaining access to the distributor’s vast catalog, artist and repertoire network, enabling the global record label to establish a presence in many African markets.