The acquired assets are copyright and related-rights catalogues built on African (principally Cape Verdean and wider Lusophone African) artists' recordings and compositions. The African connection is to the IP assets and the rights-holder lineage, not to the domicile of the transacting entities, both of which are French.
| Record ID | TX-AFR-2025-0001 |
|---|---|
| Record type | Commercial IP transaction |
| Transaction type | IP portfolio acquisition, Catalogue acquisition, M&A with IP assets |
| IP rights | copyright, related rights |
| Status | Announced |
| Qualifying date | 2025-07-02 |
| Sector | Media and entertainment · Recorded music and music publishing |
| African markets | Cabo Verde |
| Licensed territory | Acquisition of rights, not a territorial licence; the release does not describe the territorial scope of the rights acquired. |
| Disclosed value | Not disclosed in the sources reviewed. |
| Evidence | Primary source, independently corroborated · 4 source(s) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-25 |
Parties
- Sony Music France (France): acquirer, buyer
- Sony Music Publishing France (France): acquirer, buyer
- Lusafrica: seller, target
- Africa Nostra: seller, target
Key terms
- Interest: ownership (acquired); Exclusivity: ownership; Territorial scope: Not stated in source
- Interest: ownership (acquired); Exclusivity: ownership; Territorial scope: Not stated in source
Sources
- Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France Announce the Acquisition of Lusafrica and Africa Nostra, Sony Music, 2025-07-02
- Sony Music Group acquires record label Lusafrica and publisher Africa Nostra, Music Business Worldwide, 2025-07-02
- Sony Music expands African footprint with Lusafrica, Africa Nostra acquisition, Music In Africa, 2025-07-03
- The Deals: Sony Music France Acquires African Label & Publisher, Billboard (Pro), 2025-07-03
Part of The Meridian’s Africa IP database. Counts, market breakdowns and rankings are derived from published records only; a record counts once. Corrections: submit evidence.
