This archive report was first published on 20 June 2020.
On June 20, 2020, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) opened its first regional office in Sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant milestone for the global trade body of the recorded music industry.
Angela Ndambuki, a seasoned executive with a strong background in trade and commerce, has been appointed as the Sub-Saharan Regional Director of the IFPI. In this role, she will be responsible for promoting the value of recorded music, campaigning for the rights of record producers, and expanding the commercial uses of recorded music across 46 countries in the region.
Ms. Ndambuki brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and the East African State's nationwide trade lobby. She is also a member of the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC).
“CONGRATULATIONS to Ms @AngelaNdambuki on being appointed as @IFPI_org Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. The newly opened office based in Nairobi will cover the region’s 46 countries,” tweeted the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP).
Ms. Ndambuki expressed her enthusiasm for the new role, stating, “Honoured to be part of the IFPI team, I look forward to enhancing the rights and economic value of the recording industry in SSA,” she tweeted.
Before her appointment, Ms. Ndambuki served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Performers’ Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK), a collective management organization licensed by the Kenya Copyright Board to represent performers in copyright and related rights works.
