Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group is a prominent music company engaged in recording, publishing, and providing artist services through various international affiliates and licensees. As the third-largest of the major record companies, Warner Music generates the majority of its revenue from its recorded music segment, which includes well-known labels such as Atlantic Records, Warner Records, and Elektra Records. The company boasts a roster of successful artists, including Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Additionally, Warner Music's publishing division, Warner Chappell, represents over 150,000 songwriters and composers, encompassing a diverse array of talents, both from within its own roster and from other labels. This extensive catalog includes the management of more than one million musical works.

Stephen F. Cooper

CEO and Director(stepping down in 2023)

Carletta Higginson

Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer

Past deals in Central Africa

Africori

Acquisition in 2025
AFRICORI is a prominent pan-African digital music distributor headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including digital distribution, label services, synch licensing, and publishing for artists, songwriters, labels, and music rights holders across the continent. With offices in London and a presence in several African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, and Rwanda, AFRICORI specializes in helping African artists promote their music globally. Additionally, the company provides marketing, analytics, video monetization, artist development, rights management, and artist booking services, contributing to the growth and visibility of African music in the international market.
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