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03 November 2022
Larry Gaaga On Being One of Africa’s Top Music Executives
The seasoned Nigerian music executive reveals the vision behind his role as Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Africa.
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16 February 2021
Def Jam Africa Releases Tracklist for 'Coming 2 America' Album
'Rhythms of Zamunda: Music Inspired By Coming 2 America' is the upcoming 16-track album featuring Nasty C, Tiwa Savage, Prince Kaybee, Diamond Platnumz and more.
Music
12 January 2021
Interview: Ricky Tyler Is Def Jam Africa's New Kid On the Block
The 26-year-old singer, rapper, songwriter, is on the cusp of stardom.
Music
24 July 2020
Def Jam Africa Is Expanding Into Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon & Senegal
Def Jam Africa branches out and announces the signings of Tenor, Suspect 95 and Omzo Dollar.
News
05 June 2020
Nasty C and T.I Address Police Brutality Against Black People in New Single ‘They Don’t’
Stream Nasty C and T.I.'s new song 'They Don't.'
Music
26 May 2020
Def Jam Africa Launches in South Africa and Nigeria
Def Jam Africa launches with a roster of South African and Nigerian hip-hop and Afrobeats artists.
News
17 July 2012
Audio: D'banj 'Oyato'
Over the weekend, we got a new D'banj to bump. Now we can hear D'banj "Oyato."
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