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Zambia

Labels, distributors, publishers, studios, promoters and platforms working across African music. Listings are editorial and free, and every one is checked against its sources before it appears.

  • 162 companies
  • 13 categories
  • 36 markets

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Live & Events

Live Nation Entertainment

US live entertainment and ticketing group. Its SEC subsidiary exhibits name eleven African-jurisdiction companies across five countries, from Big Concerts in 2016 to Quicket in 2024.

Beverly Hills, California, United States livenationentertainment.com

Technology

Quicket

Cape Town ticketing platform, founded 2011, acquired by Ticketmaster in 2024, operating across six African markets.

Cape Town, South Africa quicket.co.za

Live & Events

Ticketmaster

Live Nation-owned ticket marketplace. Entered the South African market in 2022 and acquired Cape Town platform Quicket in July 2024.

Beverly Hills, California, United States business.ticketmaster.com

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