Good news for people seeking to start something impactful in the creative sector. Sony Group’s Entertainment has revealed its plans to invest in start-up entertainment companies in some countries in Africa.
Read More »All you need to know about Nollywood’s first movie to be shot on Sony Venice 2 camera
In 2022, the powerful digital camera was used to shoot three hit movies: Avatar: The Way of Water, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Top Gun: Maverick. Now, a Nollywood project joins the growing list. Shockng reports the camera has been used for the upcoming Plan C, which just wrapped filming …
Read More »Davido extends partnership with Sony Music & RCA
Nigerian megastar Davido has extended his record deal with international music label Sony & RCA. Afrobeats’ international success led international record labels to open their doors to Nigerian talents who are taking the music to international listeners.
Read More »1da Banton announces new EP ‘1da Shall Never End’, inks global deal with Sony Music Publishing
Singer-Songwriter and record producer 1Da Banton have announced the upcoming release of his highly anticipated EP, ‘1da Shall Never End’. 1da Banton is one of the Nigerian artists taking Afrobeats to the global audience. His hit single ‘No Wahala’ enjoyed huge success in Europe and position him for superstar status …
Read More »Sony Music Publishing opens Nigeria office, appoints Godwin Tom as MD
Speaking on his appointment, Godwin 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 …
Read More »Fans react as Sony debuts official ‘The Woman King’ trailer
If Twitter reactions following the trailer release are anything to go by, movie fans are excited about yet another black-led film. Written by Dana Steven and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard), the epic drama follows the story of the historical Agojie (also known as Amazons), a real-life army …
Read More »Music producer, Shizzi cancels publishing deal with Sony Music
The music producer had taken to his Instagram page on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, where he accused Ogbeni of keeping him an “archaic MDRC deal ” with the Sony Music Publishing for six years. Oluwaseyi Akerele, aka Shizzi, claimed he was ill-advised to sign the contract because Ogbeni never gave …
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