East Africa: Sony Music Africa Names East Africa Boss

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East Africa: Sony Music Africa Names East Africa Boss

[Nairobi News] Sony Music Entertainment Africa has appointed Christine Mosha, known as "Seven," to lead Marketing and Artist Development for the East Africa region.

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