Big Loud Records<\/a>,\u201d says Co-Founder and CEO Seth England. \u201cThese well-earned announcements reflect the dedication and talent of our team, and this exceptional group of leaders is poised to drive the next era of artist development, innovation and generational impact.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\tPictured above from top: Hired (L-R): Corey Brewer, Alex Henderson, Jen Danielson. Promoted (L-R): Brianne Deslippe, Amy Beard, Morgan Sweat.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t+ Femme It Forward<\/strong> has announced the 5th cohort of its Next Gem Femme Mentorship Program<\/strong>. This initiative accelerates the careers of young women of color, offering them access to top industry leaders across sectors such as marketing, publicity, live events, touring, talent management, artist relations, television and film, and business development.<\/p>\n\n\tThis year\u2019s cohort includes Burna Boy\u2019s manager and sister, Romani Ogulu<\/strong>, in addition to Phiona Okumu<\/strong>, head of music for Spotify South Africa, and Natasha Stambuli of Boomplay (Kenya), among others.<\/p>\n\n\tBuilding on the program\u2019s previous successes, the 5th cohort of Next Gem Femme will feature over 100 mentors from some of the most prestigious organizations, who will help guide and inspire the next generation of women in the entertainment industry. Mentees will also gain access to professional coaching, insider knowledge, and exclusive networking opportunities.<\/p>\n
\n\tAs part of our continued commitment to diversity and global growth, Femme It Forward is expanding internationally, forging new partnerships in Africa, and growing its mentor network to include more women in the sports industry and other traditionally underrepresented fields.\u201d
\u201cThe Next Gem Femme Mentorship Program is all about breaking down barriers and creating real opportunities for young women of color,\u201d said Heather Lowery, president and CEO of Femme It Forward.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cAs we kick off our 5th year, I\u2019m more excited than ever to see the growth we\u2019re driving \u2014 not just by expanding globally in Africa, but also by bringing more diverse mentors from fields like sports, business, and tech. Our partnership with HBCU Week is just one more way we\u2019re opening doors for talented women from historically underrepresented communities. This isn\u2019t just about giving young women a chance; it\u2019s about giving them the access, tools, networks, and resources they need to excel in the entertainment industry and beyond. We\u2019re not just nurturing talent\u2014we\u2019re building the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\t+ Hamzaa<\/strong> has signed to Prescription Songs UK<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\tHamzaa\u2019s 2018 debut EP, \u201cFirst Signs Of Me,\u201d garnered her early attention with deeply personal songs addressing mental health, love and youth. The lead song \u201cYou,\u201d helped Hamzaa earn an invitation to perform on BBC\u2019s \u201cLater\u2026with\u202fJools\u202fHolland,\u201d further catapulting her career. She has since gone on to perform on other TV shows internationally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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