Digital and streaming revenues drive overall revenue growth.
The distributor Africori will work alongside Warner Music Africa and Warner Music France on a new venture.
The EMI Records Japan veteran replaces Kaz Kobayashi in the role.
Also this week: New West Records goes on a promotion spree, Sony Music Publishing hires a new vp of creative and Armada Music appoints a head of catalog.
Twenty-three years and 11 studio albums later, Shelton has left Warner. "We count ourselves amongst his biggest fans and are grateful for the ride with this true gentleman and icon.”
Hits from Teddy Swims, Benson Boone and Megan Thee Stallion help drive 11% growth in recorded music streaming revenue.
The decision clears a path for a consortium led by founder Denis Ladegaillerie to take the French company private.
The country artist was previously signed to Columbia Records.
The label group said it wants to make a potential bid for the French digital company.
The India-based singer, actress and dancer is a "cross-cultural superstar," says WMG CEO Robert Kyncl.
