| Universal Music Group Nigeria | |
|---|---|
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| Parent company | Universal Music Group |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Distributor(s) | Universal Music Distribution |
| Genre | Afrobeats, Pop, Hip-hop |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Location | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Official website | universalmusic |
Universal Music Group Nigeria (UMGNG) is the West African division of the global record label Universal Music Group.[1] Founded in 2017, it has its corporate headquarters located in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. The label has signed at least seventeen artists from various African countries.[1][2] UMGNG is engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content.[1]
In 2020, Billboard Magazine named UMG Nigeria as one of The Gatekeepers of the Nigerian music industry.[3]
- ^ a b c "Universal Music Group Launch Strategic Division in Nigeria". www.universalmusic.com. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Nigeria: Universal Music Groups Opens Office in Nigeria, Unveils Tekno, Mr Eazi, Others". www.allafrica.com. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Cirisano, Tatiana. "The Gatekeepers". Billboard. p. 3. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2023.