A streaming licence extended into additional African markets, including two (Uganda, Zimbabwe) that were newly added; African by licensed territory and market effect.
| Record ID | TX-AFR-2025-0081 |
|---|---|
| Record type | Commercial IP transaction |
| Transaction type | Copyright licence, Licence extension |
| IP rights | copyright, related rights |
| Status | Effective |
| Qualifying date | 2025-02-04 |
| Sector | Media and entertainment · Music streaming |
| African markets | Uganda, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, South Africa |
| Licensed territory | 47 additional countries globally, including Uganda and Zimbabwe; existing African markets include Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. |
| Disclosed value | Not disclosed in the sources reviewed. |
| Evidence | Primary source, independently corroborated · 3 source(s) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-25 |
Parties
- Warner Music Group (United States): licensor, rights holder
- Audiomack (United States): licensee, distributor
Key terms
- Interest: non-exclusive streaming licence (territorial expansion); Exclusivity: Not stated as exclusive; Territorial scope: 47 additional countries including Uganda and Zimbabwe
Sources
- Warner Music Group and Audiomack expand licensing deal, unlocking WMG catalog in more countries, Warner Music Group, 2025-02-04
- Warner Music Group and Audiomack expand licensing deal to cover 47 additional countries, Music Business Worldwide, 2025-02-05
- Warner Music and Audiomack expand licensing deal to 17 new African countries, African Folder, 2025-05-27
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.
