Rodney King Cudjoe

Music Producer • Publisher • Cultural Innovator

Founder of RKMG (Rodney King Music Group) and Asasease Records, shaping African music culture through production, publishing, and creative storytelling.

🎧 25+ Years Experience

Working across African and international music markets.

🌍 Global Collaborations

Music production and publishing.

🏆 Award Winning Projects

Producer of Samini’s Album of the Year releases.

🚀 Founder of RKMG

Building platforms for independent creators.

About Rodney King

Rodney King Cudjoe is a Ghanaian-born, UK-based music producer, publisher, and cultural innovator with over 25 years of experience in the global music industry. As the founder of RKMG (Rodney King Music Group) and Asasease Records, he has played a significant role in shaping the modern sound of Afrobeats, Reggae, and Dancehall.

Rodney has worked with some of Africa’s most influential artists, including Samini, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, and Mugeez, contributing to the growth and global recognition of contemporary African music. His early production work includes contributions to Samini’s acclaimed albums Dagaati (2008), C.E.O (2010), and Untamed (2018)—all of which won Album of the Year in Ghana.

Through RKMG Publishing, Rodney has developed one of the largest independent Black music catalogs in West Africa while continuing to support and empower independent artists worldwide.

Beyond music production, Rodney is also a visual storyteller and creative director, translating sound into powerful visual experiences through art, design, photography, and digital media.

Expanding his vision beyond music, Rodney is the creator of AfroVault, a financial infrastructure platform designed for the African creator economy. AfroVault aggregates earnings from streaming platforms, social media, and music rights organizations into a single creator wallet—allowing artists to track, split, and withdraw revenue globally.

Rodney is also the creator of The Ananse Universe, a storytelling project inspired by African folklore and cultural heritage. The first book in the series, “The Boy Who Lives Above The Stars”, is part of the Global Community Literacy Project, aimed at inspiring creativity, imagination, and literacy among young readers around the world.

Through his work across music, technology, publishing, and storytelling, Rodney King Cudjoe continues to build platforms that empower the next generation of independent creators, artists, and storytellers worldwide.

🌍 www.rkmg.co.uk

Career Highlights

25+ Years Industry Experience

Extensive experience working across African and international music markets, contributing to the growth and global recognition of Afrobeats, Reggae, and Dancehall.

Award-Winning Productions
Producer of Samini’s acclaimed albums Dagaati (2008), C.E.O (2010), and Untamed (2018)—each winning Album of the Year in Ghana.

Music Publishing Leadership
Founder of RKMG (Rodney King Music Group), developing one of the largest independent Black music catalogs in West Africa while supporting independent artists and creators globally.

Global Collaborations
Worked with leading artists including Samini, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, and Mugeez, contributing to projects across Afrobeat, Reggae, and Dancehall.

Creator Economy Innovation
Founder of AfroVault, a financial infrastructure platform designed to help African creators aggregate earnings from streaming platforms, social media, and rights organizations into a single global creator wallet.

Cultural Storytelling & Literacy
Creator of The Ananse Universe, a storytelling initiative inspired by African folklore and developed as part of the Global Community Literacy Project, aimed at inspiring creativity, literacy, and cultural identity among young readers worldwide.

Beyond Music

In addition to music production and publishing, Rodney King is also a visual storyteller. His creative work blends music, photography, and design to create powerful visual identities that accompany sound and culture.

This multidisciplinary approach allows Rodney to translate music into visual narratives that connect audiences to deeper cultural experiences.

AfroVault

AfroVault aggregates earnings from streaming platforms, social media, and music rights organizations into one creator wallet—allowing African artists to track, split, and withdraw revenue globally.

The Ananse Universe

Inspired by African folklore, The Ananse Universe is a multimedia storytelling project that brings traditional stories into the modern digital age through animation, narrative, and creative media.

The project is designed to educate and inspire younger generations while preserving African cultural heritage.

Empowering Independent Creators

Rodney King continues to build platforms that support independent artists and creative communities worldwide. Through music publishing, digital platforms, and cultural storytelling, his mission is to amplify African voices and foster global creative collaboration.

Community Impact

Beyond music, Rodney King is deeply committed to using creativity as a force for positive change. From 2014 to 2019, he served as Creative Director and CEO of the Ghana Branch of Global Harmony Charity UK, where he led youth empowerment initiatives, artist development programs, community outreach projects, and cultural events. Through music, education, and mentorship, Rodney helped inspire young people, promoted social inclusion, and used the arts to create opportunities for underprivileged communities. His commitment to giving back remains a core part of the RKMG vision—empowering individuals, preserving culture, and creating lasting impact through creativity.