Ghana: Sony Music Publishing songwriting camp underway

The company says the SMP Ghana Camp reflects its efforts of supporting and driving growth opportunities for creative communities across Africa.

Led by SMP head of A&R, Africa, Wale Davies, the event will include sessions with top songwriters, artists and producers, creative/A&R mixers, wellness activities and community outreach workshops geared at empowering the next generation of songwriters.

The initiative is bringing together a diverse community of songwriters from across SMP’s global roster including Tems, Ladipoe, Lojay, GuiltyBeatz, Ozedikus, AV, Berwyn, Moon Willis, Jonny Coffer, Rymez, and more.

“It’s an honour to spearhead the inaugural Sony Music Publishing West Africa camp, as we work to foster creativity and community across the roster and invest in the next generation of African talent,” Davies said. “As a Nigerian myself it has always been a goal of mine to build bridges between the continent and the rest of the globe, and I am grateful for this opportunity to cultivate the future of music with SMP.”

Sony Music Publishing managing director, Nigeria, Godwin Tom added: “This camp is a part of Sony Music Publishing’s commitment to African songwriters and the continent. I am delighted to be a part of this important effort to build meaningful connections between African composers and artists, as well as the international music market. I also look forward to working together with our head of A&R for the continent, Wale Davies, along with our South African office as we further expand these songwriter-focused initiatives around the world.”

In August last year, SMP announced new operations in Lagos, Nigeria, with industry expert Godwin Tom named as managing director. The move forms part of the company’s expansion efforts across Africa.