Martial Tchiao

BIO

Martial Arouna Tchao is a cultural entrepreneur, music marketing expert, and founder of Melo Records, with over 15 years of experience in the music industry across Quebec, France, and Africa.

Through Melo Records, he supports the development and international reach of artists across the Francophone world, combining digital marketing, artistic strategy, distribution, music publishing, and career development. He has worked with artists such as Sarahmée, Santrinos Raphaël, Sethlo, Random, and Cobinkz, and has contributed to projects involving international artists including Hiro, Bolemvn, Lost, Negrito, Kikimoteleba, and Salatiel.

His expertise has also led him to collaborate with major industry players, including Believe and Warner Music. Among the highlights of his career are his involvement in the production and development of Santrinos Raphaël’s concert at the Bataclan in Paris, as well as Kiko’s show at La Maroquinerie in Paris. He also earned a gold record as a music publisher for Magic System’s track “Ma Mélodie,” from the album Africainement Vôtre.

Under his leadership, Melo Records has established itself as one of Quebec’s most active independent music companies, with a catalogue generating more than 150 million views on YouTube annually.

Today, through Melo Records, Martial develops innovative strategies to expand the reach of Quebec artists throughout the Francophone world, building bridges between Quebec, France, and African markets.