Johannesburg, South Africa — June 19, 2026 – Adam Tiran has been appointed as the General Manager of Warner Music Group’s Africori, a leading digital music distribution and rights management company in Africa. Tiran’s extensive background with Africori, which he has been part of since its founding in 2009, will be instrumental in advancing the company’s strategic objectives within the African music market. Africori, renowned for its robust digital music distribution platform and comprehensive rights management services, has been pivotal in promoting African music to a global audience.
The company represents a diverse array of artists, including Kelvin Momo, Master KG, and Nkosazana Daughter, and has been instrumental in the international success of hits like “Jerusalema” by Master KG. Tiran’s career with Africori has seen him take on various roles, most recently as the Director of Operations and International Lead. His tenure has been marked by significant achievements, including the successful integration of the company into the Warner Music Group ecosystem since 2020.
The full acquisition of Africori by Warner Music Group was a strategic move to deepen the company’s presence in the African music market. It followed an initial investment in 2020, which led to a majority stake and was completed earlier this year. Tiran’s promotion comes with a renewed focus on enhancing Africori’s services and expanding its reach across East, West, and Southern Africa.
The company is committed to fostering African talent and connecting local artists with global audiences.
As the African music industry continues to gain international recognition, Tiran’s appointment as General Manager of Africori is seen as a significant step towards further growth and development for the industry.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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