A look at the streaming numbers from two blockbuster albums released last week
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‘People underestimate Colombia – there is so much talent here.’
M3 Music CEO Camila Saravia Arias discusses the highs and lows of working in music in Colombia, the dominance of streaming in the region, and why she thinks broadening out opportunities will result in a healthier music market.
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South Africa’s Gallo Music Investments acquires 45% stake in distributor Content Connect Africa (CCA)
Superstar South African DJ Black Coffee acquired a significant stake in Gallo in May 2021
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After announcing their first studio album in 40 years, ABBA surpass 80,000 UK pre-orders in just three days
ABBA score Universal Music UK’s biggest ever album pre-order
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From Vivendi selling 2.9% of UMG to ABBA’s new album: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up
The biggest stories of the past five days – and why they matter
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‘I don’t expect artists to have their s**t organized. That’s what I’m here for.’
Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby on his upbringing in Lebanon, arriving in Canada – and an amazing career in music
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Legendary pop group ABBA to return after 40 years with ‘revolutionary’ concert and brand new studio album
ABBA Voyage will open May 27, 2022 at the ABBA Arena, a 3,000 capacity arena located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London
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First Official Charts launched in South Africa based on streaming data
Data will be aggregated from three digital streaming platforms: Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer
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Warner Music UK and ADA ink global distribution deal with new label Never Seven, co-founded with UROK’s Sam Eldridge
Label is co-founded and led by music curator and artist manager Jasmine Srih and marketing and A&R exec George Quann-Barnett
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African Music service Mdundo hits 8.7m Monthly Active Users, inks telco partnership with MTN Nigeria
Mdundo listed on the Danish stock exchange (the Nasdaq First North Growth Market) in September 2020
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