Mavin Global, majority-owned by Universal Music Group, has promoted Tega Oghenejobo to president and operating officer, effective immediately.
Mavin said the expanded leadership role builds on the executive’s existing chief operating officer position and reflects his “extensive contributions to the company’s growth and his importance to the company’s future strategic direction.”
UMG acquired a majority stake in the Lagos, Nigeria-based music company in February.
Oghenejobo was a founding member of Mavin Records in 2012 and played a key role in building the company into one of the most prominent music companies in Africa.
Marvin is home to superstar artists including thunder horse and Ella StarrBoth debut albums were huge successes and according to Marvin, became the most played debut albums by a male and female artist in Nigeria respectively.
thunder horse calm down The remix with Selena Gomez became the first Afrobeat song to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify.
Meanwhile, Marvin points to Ella Starr’s second album, I was 21 years old that yearmaking her the first Nigerian female artist to chart on the Billboard 200 following her Grammy nomination in 2023 hurrya song co-written and produced by label mates Mbryo and Andre Vibez.
Both artists are graduates of the Mavin Academy of Artists, which develops new talent in music and performance skills and creates connections within the roster.
Following news of Tega Oghenejobo’s new role, Mavin Records said it plans to “consolidate its global footprint, enhance its roster of exceptional talent and set new benchmarks in the industry”.
“I am honored to take on this expanded role during a period of transformation for Mavin.”
That Ogenejobo
Tega Oghenejobo said: “I am extremely honored to take on this expanded role during a period of transformation for Mavin. This promotion is a reflection of the collective talent and hard work of the entire Mavin team.
“Backed by Universal Music Group’s strategic investment and leadership, we are poised to elevate African voices on the global stage and redefine what is possible in entertainment.”
“Tega has been a cornerstone of Mavin’s success since day one. His leadership, vision and deep industry insight have been critical to the brand’s growth.
Don Jazzy, Marvin Records
Don Jazzy, founder and CEO of Mavin Records, added: “Tega has been a cornerstone of Mavin’s success since day one. His leadership, vision and deep industry insight have been critical to the brand’s growth.
“His promotion to president and chief operating officer is a testament to his extraordinary achievements, and I am confident he will continue to lead Mavin to greater heights.”global music business
