Manusha Sarawan promoted to Managing Director of Southern and East Africa at Universal Music Group – Music Business Worldwide

In her new role, Sarawan will continue to work closely with  

Elsewhere, in June 2022 Universal Music Group (UMG) launched Virgin Music Label & Artist Services in Africa.

In April last year, legendary Jazz label Blue Note Records and launched Blue Note Africa, dedicated to signing Jazz artists from across the African continent.

“Manusha is ideally suited to developing the careers of our market-leading label roster – both regionally and internationally I can’t wait to see her go from strength to strength.”

Adam Granite, Universal Music Group

Adam Granite, EVP, Market Development, said: “I am delighted to promote Manusha to Managing Director for Southern and East Africa. She’s someone I’ve known since her days at

‘We have an amazing roster of talent here, and it’s a huge privilege to get to work with our artists and our talented team to promote African music on the world stage.”