Nigeria’s Godwin Tom to supervise Sony Music Publishing’s expansion into Africa as Managing Director of the new office in Lagos
Godwin Tom has been appointed Managing Director of Sony Music Publishing’s – SMP new office in Lagos State, Nigeria. This is following SMP’s recent announcement to expand operations across Africa with the opening of a new office in Lagos State.
Godwin Tom, in his new role as Managing Director, will supervise the company’s expansion into Africa and manage its growing list of songwriters and composers.
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With over 20 years of experience, Godwin boasts solid knowledge of the African music industry. He has built strong relationships with top stakeholders in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Godwin has also supported the development of future industry leaders through the Music Business Academy for Africa, an e-learning platform dedicated to training the next generation of music and entertainment professionals.
Godwin has only beautiful words to say about his appointment “I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to work for the Number 1 music publisher in the world. Africa has so much talent, culture, and uniqueness to share with the rest of the world and I am excited to be a part of the incredible global network of teams that will help build a home for Africa’s best songwriters.”
Guy Henderson, International President for SMP while congratulating Godwin said: “It is a real pleasure to be able to announce the appointment of Godwin Tom as the Managing Director of our start-up company in Nigeria. As Sony Music Publishing enters West Africa, Godwin’s wealth of experience and knowledge of the market, as well as his background in music industry education make him the perfect leader for our business. Together with our talented team in South Africa, Sony Music Publishing looks forward to an ongoing acceleration in its global African footprint.”
Congratulations Godwin Tom, we wish you more success.