Adam Tiran
WMG Appoints Adam Tiran as General Manager of Africori
Africori handles label services and distribution for WMG’s African artists
Warner Music Group (WMG) has promoted Adam Tiran to the position of General Manager at Africori, WMG's Africa-centric distribution and label services arm. Tiran has worked at the company for over 13 years, most recently serving as Director of Operations and International Lead.
The details:
Tiran will work out of Johannesburg.
He will report to Simon Robson, President, EMEA, Recorded Music, WMG.
In this new role, Tiran will focus on expanding Africori’s reach throughout Africa.
Background:
Throughout his many years at Africori, Tiran has worked with prominent artists such as Blxckie, Focalistic, Kelvin Momo, Jux, Marioo, Master KG, Rexxie and Sjava.
WMG invested a majority stake in Africori in 2022.
Africori CEO Yoel Kenan recently stepped down after 14 years at the helm.
What they said:
Adam Tiran, general manager, Africori: “I’m proud and energised to step into this role at such a transformative moment for African music. Having been part of Africori's journey for over a decade, my focus remains rooted in our foundational vision: empowering independent African artists to build sustainable global careers. We’ll continue to amplify our artists' voices on the world stage while fiercely respecting and investing in the local cultures that birth them.”
Simon Robson, President, EMEA, Recorded Music, WMG: “Adam’s deep understanding of the African music landscape, coupled with his proven track record in artist development, makes him the natural choice to lead Africori into its next chapter. As African music continues to captivate global audiences, Adam’s vision and operational expertise will ensure our artists receive the world-class support, distribution, and visibility they deserve.”
👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
This article was written with information sourced from Music Week.
We covered it because WMG is one of the three major labels.
