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Sixteen years after his death, Michael Jackson's legacy as the greatest entertainer in music history remains unmatched, yet the circumstances surrounding his demise reveal a disturbing conspiracy that few have dared to examine. 

This special edition of Africa in Focus peels back the layers of industry manipulation that ultimately led to the King of Pop's untimely death.

The white power structure of the music industry couldn't tolerate what Michael Jackson had become – not just a global superstar, but a savvy businessman who owned half of Sony Music. His journey from child prodigy to music mogul threatened the very foundation of an industry built on exploiting Black creativity. 

When Jackson purchased the publishing rights to the Beatles catalogue and many other major artists for $50 million in 1985, he positioned himself as an unprecedented force in the business. This shrewd investment would eventually sell for $750 million after his death, proving that even in death, Michael's business acumen prevailed.

Beyond his financial wizardry, Jackson's artistic contributions revolutionized the industry. As the creator of the only album to sell over 100 million copies worldwide (Thriller), the first artist to have five videos with over a billion streams each, and the man who broke MTV's color barrier, Michael's influence permeates every aspect of modern entertainment. His transformation of music videos into cinematic experiences and his innovative choreography set templates that artists still follow today.

The podcast meticulously traces how the industry's tactics evolved when Jackson refused to relinquish his Sony stake – from media attacks labeling him "Wacko Jacko" to the malicious paedophilia accusations that persisted despite two court acquittals. The conspiracy culminated with Dr. Conrad Murray prescribing the dangerous medications that caused Jackson's death in 2009, finally giving the industry access to what they couldn't take from him in life.

Tune in to understand how Michael Jackson's race, wealth, and power converged to make him a target in an industry that couldn't accept a Black man achieving unprecedented control. Share this revelatory episode with friends and family to ensure Michael's true legacy remains untarnished by those who sought to destroy it.

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How Michael Jackson Outsmarted the Music Industry and Won

Michael Jackson Was In A League Of His Own! #michaeljackson #kingofpopforever #shorts

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