Universal Music Africa has struck a multi-year, exclusive partnership with legendary Senegalese artist Youssou N'Dour and his music company, TBI Publishing S.A.
The global pact comes at NDour prepares to release a new album on Nov. 12. N'Dour achieved global recognition in the 1980s, when he releasedHot 100-charting duet"7 Seconds" with Neneh Cherry, toured with Peter Gabriel and performed at Wembley Stadium alongside Sting, Tracy Chapman and Bruce Springsteen for Amnesty International.
"It is an honor and a great pride for Universal Music Africa, to have gained the trust of such a monumental figure in African music culture," UMA managing directorsaid."N'Dour has inspired multiple generations of music fans, each time with his impressive relevance, social resonance and most importantly with his timeless songwriting.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire, UMA develops the entire Universal Music Group catalog across the region, alongside a domestic roster of more than 100 artists, and houses labels Def Jam Africa and Motown Gospel Africa.By
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