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Universal Music Group East Africa

Universal Music Group's East Africa division, led by Chinasa Udeala; announced a Kaka Empire partnership in March 2026.

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Universal Music Group East Africa is the regional division of Universal Music Group covering East Africa, led by Managing Director Chinasa Udeala. It announced a partnership with Kenyan label Kaka Empire and rapper King Kaka on 11 March 2026, stating the deal would support the release and distribution of Kaka Empire’s catalogue.

No filing seen for this record states the division’s incorporation status, headquarters city or the commercial terms of the Kaka Empire partnership beyond the parties’ own public statements at announcement.

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