Warner Chappell Music has signed a worldwide deal with UK artist, songwriter, DJ and producer Afro B.
Afro B has been a prominent figure in the rise of the afrowave scene, drawing on afrobeats, hip-hop, bashment, RnB and more.
His single Drogba (Joanna) has accumulated millions of streams and views globally, spending three months on radio station BBC 1Xtra’s A-list, while spawning Japanese, Colombian, Australian, Swedish versions and more.
The track has also had an official reworking from African megastar Wizkid, and, most recently an official remix featuring superstar French Montana.
In 2017, he released the hit collaboration Stay Winning featuring US rapper Wale and then the massive UK smash Juice & Power a collaboration with Yxng Bane, before he recorded his own classic take on the afrowave genre with Drogba (Joanna).
Afro B also hosts a weekly UK radio show on Capital XTRA every Saturday night from 11pm-1am, one of the biggest afrobeats shows in the UK, which has made him an ambassador for African music and a tastemaker in the radio world.
Afro B’s 2013 debut release Oh My featured Tribal Man and Omo Frenchie. Oh My was followed by Sweet Coco, Decalè and Baba God, his first breakout hit.
“Afrowave is becoming popular all over the world and working with Warner Chappell Music I know we can spread this infectious sound even further.”
Afro B
Afro B said: “Afrowave is becoming popular all over the world and working with Warner Chappell Music I know we can spread this infectious sound even further.
“Guy, Amber and their team see and believe in my vision and will be able to help take African music to the next level.”
“Afro B is a special talent who is right at the forefront of a fresh and vibrant music scene.”
Guy Moot, Warner Chappell Music
Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO, Warner Chappell Music, added: “Afro B is a special talent who is right at the forefront of a fresh and vibrant music scene.
“He’s in very high demand and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to get him on board at Warner Chappell Music.”
“We’re already seeing his sound gain traction on both sides of the Atlantic with Brandra from our US office having a plethora of incredible writers lining up to work with him.”
Amber Davis, Warner Chappell Music UK
Amber Davis, Head of A&R, Warner Chappell Music UK, said: “Afro B has the potential to be a global success as a writer and an artist.
“We’re already seeing his sound gain traction on both sides of the Atlantic with Brandra from our US office having a plethora of incredible writers lining up to work with him.”
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