“Is committed to fostering meaningful, sustainable, and value-driven member growth.”
“Its mission is to support labels and distributors who invest in artists and their unique cultural contributions. By associating with members who invest in high-quality music around the world, Merlin aims to strengthen its network while offering unparalleled access and benefits to our members and enriching the global music landscape.”
Michael Ugwu is thrilled to be back on the Merlin board, representing African music makers. His goal is to share Africa’s musical magic with the world, making sure Afrobeats get heard everywhere.
Expressing his gratitude for the re-election, he said,
“I am thrilled to continue representing independent African labels & distributors who choose to leverage Merlin’s unparalleled access to global digital music markets. At Freeme Music, we’re dedicated to showcasing Africa’s rich musical heritage. My core objective is to continue to amplify Afrobeats’ presence worldwide, ensuring fair and wider distribution for African music companies. This journey with Merlin reinforces our commitment to bring African music to every corner of the globe”
With Merlin’s help, he’ll bring African music to every corner of the globe, one catchy beat at a time. Get ready for the Afrobeats takeover!
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Other notable returnees include Pascal Bittard, founder and CEO of IDOL (France); Marie Clausen, managing director North America at Ninja Tune (U.S.); Tom Deakin, head of EMEA at AudioSalad (U.K.); Chris Maund, COO of Mushroom Music (Australia); Carlos Mills, founder of Mills Records (Brazil); and Louis Posen, president and executive director of Hopeless Records (U.S.).
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