Sony Music Publishing has expanded its operations across Africa with the opening of a new office in Lagos, Nigeria.
The company has appointed Godwin Tom as Managing Director, reporting to President, International Guy Henderson.
Leading Sony Music Publishing’s Nigeria division, Godwin will further the company’s global reach and support its growing roster of songwriters and composers across the region.
With over 20 years of experience, SMP says that Godwin Tom has a deep understanding of the African music industry and has fostered relationships with top stakeholders in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Most recently, Godwin was CEO of talent management company iManage Africa, where he worked alongside top talent including Wizkid, Davido, Waje, MI, Wande Coal, Ice Prince, Bez, Show Dem Camp, Beverly Naya, Yung6ix, Jessy Jagz, Rooftop MCs, Solid Star, Ayo Jay, Ikon, and many others.
Over the last few years, Godwin has also supported the development of future industry leaders through the Music Business Academy for Africa, an e-learning platform dedicated to training the next generation of music and entertainment professionals.
Tom said: “I am honoured and humbled by the opportunity to work for the No. 1 music publisher in the world.
“AFRICA HAS SO MUCH TALENT, CULTURE AND UNIQUENESS TO SHARE WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD AND I AM EXCITED TO BE A PART OF THE INCREDIBLE GLOBAL NETWORK OF TEAMS THAT WILL HELP BUILD A HOME FOR AFRICA’S BEST SONGWRITERS.”
GODWIN TOM
Added Tom: “Africa has so much talent, culture and uniqueness to share with the rest of the world and I am excited to be a part of the incredible global network of teams that will help build a home for Africa’s best songwriters.”
“IT IS A REAL PLEASURE TO BE ABLE TO ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF GODWIN TOM AS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF OUR START-UP COMPANY IN NIGERIA.”
GUY HENDERSON, SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING
Sony Music Publishing President, International Guy Henderson, added: “It is a real pleasure to be able to announce the appointment of Godwin Tom as the Managing Director of our start-up company in Nigeria.
“As Sony Music Publishing enters West Africa, Godwin’s wealth of experience and knowledge of the market, as well as his background in music industry education make him the perfect leader for our business.
“Together with our talented team in South Africa, Sony Music Publishing looks forward to an ongoing acceleration in its global African footprint.”
