Four of the top ten best-selling artists worldwide from South Korea, UMG buys majority stake in Nigerian label Mavin

Four of the top ten best-selling artists worldwide from South Korea, UMG buys majority stake in Nigerian label Mavin

By Music Ally

Steve and Stuart take a look at the latest figures from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which show that four of the top ten best-selling artists worldwide in 2023 were from South Korea, and find out why UMG has bought a majority stake in the Nigerian record label Mavin.


COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

- Top ten best-selling artists worldwide in 2023

- Top ten best-selling singles worldwide in 2023

- UMG buys stake in Mavin

- Nine UK festivals cancelled

- Financial support for UK artists

- Elton John auction



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