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Warner Chappell signs Afro B
By Andy Malt | Published on Friday 23 August 2019
Warner Chappell has sign Afro B to a worldwide publishing deal. The British producer has been at the forefront of the rapidly growing afrowave genre.
Warner Chappell CEO Guy Moot says: “Afro B is a special talent who is right at the forefront of a fresh and vibrant music scene. He’s in very high demand and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to get him on board at Warner Chappell Music”.
The company’s UK Head Of A&R Amber Davis adds: “Afro B has the potential to be a global success as a writer and an artist. We’re already seeing his sound gain traction on both sides of the Atlantic with Brandra [Ringo] from our US office having a plethora of incredible writers lining up to work with him”.
And Afro B himself comments: “Afrowave is becoming popular all over the world and working with Warner Chappell Music I know we can spread this infectious sound even further. Guy, Amber and their team see and believe in my vision and will be able to help take African music to the next level”.
As well as releasing solo tracks, Afro B has worked with rappers including Wale and Yxng Bane. He also hosts a weekly Saturday night show on Capital Xtra.
