Temi Adeniji

Temi Adeniji is a prominent music executive who currently serves as the Managing Director of Warner Music Africa and Senior Vice President for Strategy, Sub-Saharan Africa and Special Projects at Warner Music Group.124 Here are some key details about her background and career:

Education and Early Career

Temi Adeniji has an impressive educational background:

• She graduated from Princeton University in 2009 with a degree in Political Economy.34
• She then completed a joint degree program, earning a Juris Doctor (JD) from Columbia Law School and a Master of Laws (LLM) from University College London in 2012.34

After her studies, Adeniji began her career in law, working as an associate at firms like Shearman & Sterling LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP.4

Career at Warner Music Group

Adeniji joined Warner Music Group in 2016 and has held several positions within the company:

• Director of International Strategy & Operations (2016-2019)
• Vice President of International Strategy & Operations (2019-2020)
• Senior Vice President of International Strategy & Operations (2020-2021)
• Current role as MD of Warner Music Africa and SVP for Sub-Saharan Africa & Special Projects (since August 2021)4

Achievements and Responsibilities

In her current role, Adeniji:

• Manages Warner Music's business across sub-Saharan Africa
• Develops and defines the company's long-term vision and growth plan for Africa
• Oversees A&R (artists and repertoire), focusing on finding and developing talent
• Leads production efforts, ensuring artists work with the right partners
• Markets music to the widest possible audience1

Adeniji is credited for the crossover success of CKay's 2019 single "Love Nwantiti".3 She has also been instrumental in Warner Music Group's initiatives in Africa, including partnerships with Chocolate City in Nigeria and the acquisition of distributor Africori.6

Industry Involvement

Adeniji is actively involved in the music industry beyond her role at Warner:

• She sits on the board of the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA)
• She is a member of the IFPI sub-Saharan Africa board, which represents the interests of the recording industry globally5

Temi Adeniji is recognized as a key figure in the growth and development of the African music industry on the global stage.