Barely a month after meeting with singer David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, Nigerian highlife legend Bright Chimezie has signed a deal with Sony Music Publishing (SMP) West Africa, a leading global music publisher. This deal means Sony Music Publishing will manage Bright Chimezie’s music catalog to preserve his highlife legacy and promote it globally. It aims to expand his reach through licensing and streaming while ensuring his work is archived for future generations. Benefits include increased exposure and royalties.
SMP is known for publishing the works of top African artistes, including Wizkid, Tems, Sarkodie, Lojay, and Ladipoe.