Qkumba Zoo‘s Chart Topping Songwriters Sign Global Publishing Deal With Gallo Music Publishers.

Oct 18, 2024

"The Child (Inside)" became a worldwide hit, reaching #1 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart''

Gallo Music Publishers is proud to announce the signing of Owl and Levannah, the No. 1 chart-topping duo and songwriting team behind top-selling South African dance/pop ’90’s music group Qkumba Zoo. The signing took place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the iconic group and a strategic partnership with one of the continent’s leading music publishing houses.

Qkumba Zoo, best known for their infectious blend of electronic dance beats, world music influences, and captivating storytelling, first burst onto the global music scene in the mid to late 1990s. Their breakthrough single “The Child (Inside)” became a worldwide hit, reaching #1 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart and earning them an International label deal with Arista Records and a loyal international fanbase. The signing includes the successful songwriting catalogue of hits like “Big” and “Cloud Eyes (I’m Scared, You’re Scared”) and various big-name dancefloor remixes, as well as active new material and commissioned works.

Songs have already been used in several US television commercials in the past, including Seaworld Parks and Carnival Cruise Lines.

With this exciting new partnership, Gallo Music Publishers aims to expand the group’s reach even further, unlocking opportunities for new music, synch licensing, and collaborative projects.

For more information or sync enquiries please contact Michaelé Codd michaelec@gallo.co.za

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About: Qkumba Zoo

Qkumba Zoo is the brainchild of Levannah (vocalist) and Owl (musician/producer), natives of Johannesburg, South Africa. Originally formed as a duo called Ocean Road, and later expanded to include dancer/sculptor Tziki. (read more)