Bez Idakula was born into music. As a young musician and performer, Bez began fine-tuning his sound, drawing inspiration from...

The post AML 129: BEZ Idakula on New Album and How to Become a Successful Indie Artist in Nigeria & Africa first appeared on Africa Music Law™.

 Abiodun “Bizzle” Osikoya is a self-proclaimed artist helper, talent developer, respected A&R, music business consultant, digital marketer and co-founder...

The post AML 128: Interview with Bizzle Osikoya, Nigeria & Africa’s Top A&R Executive first appeared on Africa Music Law™.

Is Beyonce Africa’s music industry’s savior? What’s going on with Wizkid’s career? Why hasn’t he dropped an album since 2017?...

The post AML 127: Beyonce’s Lion King Album, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Flame v. Katy Perry, Tekno v. Ubi Franklin (Podcast) first appeared on Africa Music Law™.

I had the pleasure of attending AML super fan Iredumare (Ire) Opeyemi’s panel session held on May 6, 2019, at...

The post AML 126: The Third Wave: Surfing the Emerging Streaming Landscape #MusicBiz2019 first appeared on Africa Music Law™.

 The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) releases an annual report that provides a comprehensive state of the...

The post AML 125: First-Ever Nigerian Recorded Music Industry Report (Exclusive) first appeared on Africa Music Law™.

Last month, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced they were bringing a pro league to...

The post AML 124: Sports Industry & Law in Africa | Entertainment Law Roundtable first appeared on Africa Music Law™.

Music streaming and artist royalties are at the forefront of conversations in the global music industry. On the 123rd episode...

The post AML 123: Music Streaming & Artist Royalties in Africa | Entertainment Law Roundtable first appeared on Africa Music Law™.

On the 122nd episode of The Africa Music Law Podcast show, Lydia Agu of New York-based The Agu Firm, and...

The post AML 122: Lawyer for One of R. Kelly’s Alleged Victims Speaks + Redesigning an Entertainment Industry that Protects Women | Entertainment Law Roundtable first appeared on Africa Music Law™.

In the 121st episode of the Africa Music Law show, entertainment law roundtable guests discuss the latest multi-million dollar deal...

The post AML121: Mavin Records Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Kupanda, Artist Label Exits & More | Entertainment Law Roundtable first appeared on Africa Music Law™.

As Africa’s entertainment industry continues to evolve, and command a  stronger presence in the United States, Ms. Uduak, a Fashion...

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