Kimani Moore
| Kimani Moore | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olukorede Ogunyomade Ikeja, Lagos-Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 💼 Occupation | Talent manager, A&R executive |
| 📆 Years active | 2017 - present |
| Known for | Kimani Moore Entertainment |
| Title | A&R executive |
| 🌐 Website | kimanimooreent |
Kimani Moore (born Olukorede Ogunyomade), is a British based Nigerian talent manager, and A&R executive. She is the founder, and CEO of Kimani Moore Entertainment, a talent management agency, and music company, she founded in 2018 following her exit from Universal Music Group Nigeria. Kimani Moore Entertainment operates in three countries,[1] including United Kingdom, America, and Nigeria. She currently serves as the manager to Odunsi (The Engine), Tay Iwar, Mowalola Ogunlesi, and Deto Black. In 2017, during her time at Universal Music Group Nigeria, Moore was head of A&R, and was featured in YNaija, 2018 New Establishment List.
In 2020, she became a member of the MOBO Awards voting academy board.[2]
Early life
Olukorede Ogunyomade was born in Ikeja GRA, a neighborhood in Lagos, before she relocated to London, when she was 7 years old.
Career
In 2017, Moore led A&R at Universal Music Group Nigeria,[3] a West Africa division of Universal Music Group. During her time as head of A&R, Odunsi (The Engine), and Tay Iwar were discovered, and signed to Universal Music Group Nigeria under her watch. In 2018, she founded Kimani Moore Entertainment,[1] in partnership with Platoon, an Africa distribution network acquired by Apple Music, for distribution in Ghana and Nigeria, and Peermusic for publishing. According to Moore, "both partnerships will also provide a crucial platform for discovering the next generation of African musicians," she tells Tim Nudd in an interview with Muse by Clio.[1]
She has worked for Larry Gaaga,[1] Santi, GMK, and also served as a music supervisor for the Nigerian drama film, Lara and the Beat, directed, and produced by Tosin Cooker. On 8 March 2021, Kimani Moore was cited as one of the 7 Women Working Behind The Scenes, Contributing To The Growth Of Nigerian Music by Tush Magazine in 2021.
Public speaking
On 12 May 2018, Moore spoke at TEDxBellsTech conference titled Ignite:Awaken inspire execute, with co-speakers Aramide, Fola David, Onyeka Akumah, among others, hosted by TED conference at Bells University in Ota, Ogun. On 10 May 2020, she spoke about her experiences at Femme Africa, alongside speakers, DJ Cuppy, and Elizabeth Sobowale.
Honors and recognition
On 4 November 2020, Moore was nominated by Temi Adeniji on Alternative Power 100 Music List by Shesaid.so, and supported by Native Instruments.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Kimani Moore on Tracy Chapman, Wizkid, and Crafting a Future for African Artists". Muse by Clio. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ↑ "IWD 2021: Osagie, Bose Ogulu, Niyi Osidipe... female artiste-managers topping their game". TheCable Lifestyle. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ↑ "Major label launches in Nigeria, recruits local music executives". Pulse Nigeria. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ↑ "Alternative Power 100 Music List 2020". shesaid.so. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
External links
- Kimani Moore on IMDb
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