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Boomplay Moves To Boost Global Music
Africa’s boomplay announces licensing deal with Warner Music Boom play, the largest music streaming and down load service in Africa was signed a direct licensing agreement with Warner Music to bring the record company’s diverse global roaster of music to the region.
The terms of the partnership allow booms play to distribute Warner Music’s extensive catalogue of more than one million songs to its community, of listeners in ten countries, Cameroon, Cote d’ Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria”, Rwanda, Senegal Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
The deal will provide Warner’s artistes with direct mess and exposure to boom play’s millions of users in the region while bringing Boomsplay one step closer to its goal of bringing all music from around the world to Africa.
Joe the CEO of the boomsplayer says ‘major deals with internationally recognized partners such as Warner Music continue to push us closer to our aim of building the largest and most reliable online music distribution platform in Africa. We want every music lover in the region to be able to access any song or video anytime and wherever they are we are looking forward to a successful partnership and business continuation with WMG in what are truly exciting times for the Africa music industry.
On the deal, Dele Kadiri, Boomplay’s General Manager in Nigeria says: “I am totally excited about our licencing deal with Warner Music group. This partnership brings about a huge increase to our catalogue thereby making a variety of music available to millions of Nigerians’.
Alfonso Perez Soto, EVP Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Warner Music adds were happy to partner with Boom-play to bring our amazing artistes music to millions listeners across Africa. The streaming service already has tremendous reach across the continent yet they continue to expand exponential. It is an opportunity that can’t be missed for our artistes to make a whole news legion of fans”.
Perez Soto continued. “I’d like to thank Warner Musicia Charlie Whyte, Mark Latila and Reni Adalevoh for their unstinting support in helping pull this deal together and get it over the line. In the past year Boomsplay has been on the crest of wave, announcing land mark deals with global major labels. Acquiring million of new users monthly and releasing an 10s version in December 2018.
With major labels moving on board, Boomplay is now in strong position to further improve its service offering and defend its leading position in Africa boomplay which has more than 42 million users as February 2019 boasts an expansive catalogue consisting of fire million songs and thousands of videos from local and international acts.
The Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising outstanding individuals.
The actress was honoured with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine by Thomas Jefferson University in America in recognition of her outstanding contributions to social activism and impact through her work.
This remarkable achievement, they said, highlights her dedication to societal well-being and marks her as the first Black recipient of this distinguished award.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field, promoting scientific discovery and advancements.
Named after Lennox K. Black, a Canadian manufacturing executive known for his philanthropic efforts and service on various boards, including Thomas Jefferson University, the prize celebrates excellence in medical innovation and global contribution to health and medicine.
The actress is renowned for her activism and impactful work in areas concerning women’s health and rights, including her efforts to combat issues like fistula and gender-based violence.
According to the award organisers she has been instrumental in bringing about social change through her films and campaigns. They added that her work extends beyond borders, affecting lives and policies internationally, embodying the spirit of the Lennox K. Black International Prize.
On receiving the award, Stephanie expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to using her platform for social good.
“This recognition goes beyond me; it is for all the women and girls fighting for a healthier, safer world. It amplifies our message and our work. It strengthens my resolve to continue advocating for gender equality, social justice, and improved maternal and reproductive health in Africa,” she said
Susan Aldunge, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University, admired the actress, saying, ‘‘Your ability to educate while humbly addressing the cultural obstacles impeding progress for young women is commendable. Your intelligent, personal take on the necessary human rights changes has deeply impacted all lucky to encounter you. Congratulations once more on this well-deserved award and the acknowledgement of your efforts.’”
Ms Aldunge further said that Thomas Jefferson University, a leader in medical education and research, hosts the award to underscore its mission of improving lives through innovation in health care.
‘‘The university is proud to honour Stephanie Linus, whose work aligns with Jefferson’s values of creativity, collaboration, and compassion in pursuing excellence in medicine and beyond.
“Awarding the Lennox K. Black International Prize to Stephanie Linus celebrates her achievements and signals a broader recognition of the importance of social activism in medicine and health,” she added.
“Her pioneering efforts continue to inspire and effect change, paving the way for a healthier, more equitable world’’.
Stephanie, who was named Chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars in August 2023, is best known for her 2015 advocacy movie ‘Dry’, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl whose parents marry her off to a 60-year-old man, with devastating consequences.
Ilebaye’s revelation came just after Phyna had publicly called out the organizers for withholding some of her prizes.
Phyna, who revealed this to Newsmen insinuated that Ilebaye broke the gender code by announcing that she got her full prize money.
She also stressed that she would continue to demand for her balance, stating that she worked hard for the money during the show’s 72-day duration.
“I believe I should at least get what I worked so hard for 72 days. You all suddenly remembered your alert screenshots and IG Live………… Common……one among others is 1BTC which is over 80m in today’s market.
“To those who got their money in full
I’m happy for you. As a poor man’s child, let me ask for my money and other items remaining.,” She added.
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