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The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 169: 2021 – A Year of Afrobeats’ Global DominanceThe “Afrobeats” industry has had a phenomenal year with African artists collaborating with each other and western artists to deliver back to back hits; all leading to global dominance. On the 169th episode of The Africa Music Law Show, Ms. Uduak (host, producer and a fashion and entertainment lawyer), breaks down the genre’s exciting trajectory …
The post AML 169: 2021 – A Year of Afrobeats’ Global Dominance first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-12-241h 04The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 168: Davido x Puma, Mo Abudu x 50 Cent x Starz, Boomplay x Merlin Deals & MoreOn the 168th episode of The Africa Music Law, Ms. Uduak (host, producer and a fashion and entertainment lawyer), takes on some of the latest music business and entertainment law news in the Nollywood and the “Afrobeats” music industry. TOPICS Davido x Puma Brand Ambassador deal. Boomplay x Merlin licensing deal. MoAbudu x 50 Cent …
The post AML 168: Davido x Puma, Mo Abudu x 50 Cent x Starz, Boomplay x Merlin Deals & More first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-12-241h 04The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 167: Charmza v. Master KG, Yeezy v. Walmart Inc., Quentin v. Tarantino & MoreOn the 167th episode of The Africa Music Law, Ms. Uduak (host, producer and a fashion and entertainment lawyer), takes on latest and highly talked about courtroom battles in the entertainment industry: Kanye West’s Yeezy v. Walmart Inc. and Miramax v. Tarantino NFT lawsuits. Other topics covered include South African musician Charmza The DJ’s threat …
The post AML 167: Charmza v. Master KG, Yeezy v. Walmart Inc., Quentin v. Tarantino & More first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-11-251h 13The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 166: Astroworld Tragedy Lawsuit Analysis – $2 Billion Filed Against Apple, Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation, et al.On the 166th episode of The Africa Music Law, Ms. Uduak (host, producer and a fashion and entertainment lawyer), takes on the Astroworld festival tragedy and the lawsuits filed against defendants Apple, Travis Scott, Drake Live Nation, among others. The tragedy involved the death of at least nine attendees, over 300 persons injured, and at …
The post AML 166: Astroworld Tragedy Lawsuit Analysis – $2 Billion Filed Against Apple, Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation, et al. first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-11-181h 01The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 165: Meet Lori-Ann Speed, a Neoclassical Composer, Pianist & Recording ArtistLori-Ann Speed, a neoclassical composer, pianist and recording artist, joins Ms. Uduak, host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 165th episode to discuss how she built her career. ABOUT LORI-ANN SPEED Lori-Ann Speed is a Vancouver based Neoclassical pianist-composer. Her live performances consist of original piano compositions interspersed with poetic storytelling and spiritual …
The post AML 165: Meet Lori-Ann Speed, a Neoclassical Composer, Pianist & Recording Artist first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-10-291h 15The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 164: Meet Debbie Alamrew – Poet, Author, Communications ExpertDebbie Alamrew, a poet, author and communications expert, joins Ms. Uduak, host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 164th episode to discuss her career and share insights on Africa’s burgeoning entertainment industry. ABOUT DEBBIE ALAMREW Debbie Alamrew is a poet, writer and spoken word performer of Ethiopian descent. She has been writing poetry …
The post AML 164: Meet Debbie Alamrew – Poet, Author, Communications Expert first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-10-221h 06The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 163: Tiwa Savage v. Sex Tape Blackmailer, Drake & Chris Brown Sued & More!Tiwa Savage claims she is being blackmailed over a sex tape, Chris Brown and Drake are sued for copyright Infringement over ‘No Guidance’, this and more discussions on the 163rd episode of the Africa Music Law Show. On the 163rd episode of The Africa Music Law Show, host and producer Ms. Uduak (also a fashion …
The post AML 163: Tiwa Savage v. Sex Tape Blackmailer, Drake & Chris Brown Sued & More! first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-10-1249 minThe Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 162″ Meet Awin Tavakoli – Lawyer, Speaker & Business AdvisorAwin Tavakoli, a lawyer, speaker and business advisor, joins Ms. Uduak, host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 162nd episode to discuss her illustrious career, building a powerful social media NFT community, and minting her own NFTs. ABOUT AWIN TAVAKOLI With more than 20 years of international career – in sports, real estate, …
The post AML 162″ Meet Awin Tavakoli – Lawyer, Speaker & Business Advisor first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-10-091h 38The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 161: Fawehinmi “Foza” Oyinkansola and Iredumare Opeyemi Kick Off the AML Superfan Lounge!AML superfans and entertainment lawyers, Fawehinmi “Foza” Oyinkansola and Iredumare Opeyemi, join host and producer Ms. Uduak (also a fashion and entertainment lawyer) to kick off the inaugural launch of ‘The Africa Music Law Superfan Lounge’. The trio talk life, law practice, and the global entertainment business with a focus on Africa’s entertainment industry. Watch, …
The post AML 161: Fawehinmi “Foza” Oyinkansola and Iredumare Opeyemi Kick Off the AML Superfan Lounge! first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-09-302h 42The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 160: NBC Universal & Showmax, Ckay, Iyanya, Warner Music & MoreOn the 160th episode of The Africa Music Law Show, host and producer Ms. Uduak, breaks down the latest music business and entertainment law news in Africa’s entertainment industry. Listen, share, drop a five-star rating on Apple Podcast and subscribe to our newsletter. TOPICS NBC Universal & Showmax Bringing “Real Housewives”, an international reality TV …
The post AML 160: NBC Universal & Showmax, Ckay, Iyanya, Warner Music & More first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-09-2454 minThe Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 159: Meet Gary W. Goldstein, Iconic Hollywood ProducerHollywood producer Gary W. Goldstein, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry and is recognized for his blockbuster movies such as Pretty Woman and Under Seige, joins Ms. Uduak, host and producer of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 159th episode to talk about the business of filmmaking, life’s …
The post AML 159: Meet Gary W. Goldstein, Iconic Hollywood Producer first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-09-161h 33The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 158: Wizkid x Tems x Justin Bieber “Essence,” Drake CLB, Nextflix in Africa & More!On the 158th episode of The Africa Music Law Show, Ms. Uduak, host and producer, breaks down the latest music business and entertainment law news in Africa’s entertainment industry. Topics include Wizkid & Tems continued global dominance with their hit single ‘Essence,’ Drake taking billboard ads in Lagos to announce Tems will be on his …
The post AML 158: Wizkid x Tems x Justin Bieber “Essence,” Drake CLB, Nextflix in Africa & More! first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-09-0850 minThe Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 157: 1:1 Interview with Top Media Executive Fentselite on Life, Career & More!Top media executive Fentselite joins Ms. Uduak, host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 157th episode for a 1:1 interview to discuss his successful career journey, making a decision to leave one of the top radio stations he worked for at the height of his career, his new tech start-up ‘My Sports Book’ …
The post AML 157: 1:1 Interview with Top Media Executive Fentselite on Life, Career & More! first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-08-301h 15The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 156: How Bad Metadata Makes Artists Lose Out on Royalties with Keith KirkMusic metadata specialist Keith Kirk joins Ms. Uduak, host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 156th episode for a 1:1 interview to discuss how bad metadata makes artists lose out on a lot of unpaid royalties. It is packed full of information for artists. Listen and share. ABOUT KEITH KIRK Keith Kirk is …
The post AML 156: How Bad Metadata Makes Artists Lose Out on Royalties with Keith Kirk first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-08-2351 minThe Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 155: NFTs for Artists with David Bianchi, Creator of “The Modern Day-Minstrel” ShowActor, filmmaker, and spoken word poet David Bianchi, Join Ms. Uduak, host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 155th episode for a 1:1 interview to discuss his latest project “The Modern Day-Minstrel” and the successful sale of his artworks through NFTs. He also drops gems on NFTs, how they work and how all …
The post AML 155: NFTs for Artists with David Bianchi, Creator of “The Modern Day-Minstrel” Show first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-08-221h 18The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 154: Los Changuitos Feos – How a Group of Tucson Boys Helped Take Mariachi Music GlobalFilmmaker David E. Valdez joins Ms. Uduak, host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 154th episode for a 1:1 interview to discuss his latest project Los Changuitos Feos aka “The Ugly Little Monkeys.” It’s a story about how seven Mexican boys in Tucson, Arizona formed a band that helped take and elevate Mariachi …
The post AML 154: Los Changuitos Feos – How a Group of Tucson Boys Helped Take Mariachi Music Global first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-08-221h 02The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 153: Cultural Appropriation in Trademarks: The “Yoruba” UK Case StudyMs. Uduak, the host of The Africa Music Law Show, takes on the hot topic of cultural misappropriation where western brand owners profit through the trademark registration and monetization of African names/customs/traditions, etc. The 153rd episode specifically discusses UK retailers trademarking “Yoruba”, the name of an ethnic group in Nigeria and other parts of West …
The post AML 153: Cultural Appropriation in Trademarks: The “Yoruba” UK Case Study first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-08-221h 19The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 152: Social Media Marketing for Artists with Steve Osagie, Music Exec. & Marketing Agency OwnerSteve Osagie, music manager and digital marketing agency owner, joins Ms. Uduak, host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 152nd episode to discuss social media marketing for artists. Listen and share. ABOUT STEVE OSAGIE Steve Osagie aka Steve Spotlight is a music executive with almost two decades of working with labels and artists. …
The post AML 152: Social Media Marketing for Artists with Steve Osagie, Music Exec. & Marketing Agency Owner first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-08-221h 53The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 151: Meet Emem Ema, the Artist Manager Extraordinaire Managing Mr. PEmem Ema, an artist manager extraordinaire who currently manages Mr. P, one of the biggest acts out of Africa, joins Ms. Uduak, Fashion and Entertainment Lawyer and host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 151st episode to discuss the business of artist management and building a credible management agency. ABOUT EMEM EMA Emem …
The post AML 151: Meet Emem Ema, the Artist Manager Extraordinaire Managing Mr. P first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-05-211h 10The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 150: Mental Health & Substance Abuse in the Afrobeats Music IndustryArtists Jay Trigga, Leo Wonder and media personality Sheifunmi, and entertainment lawyer Iredumare Opeyemi, and Leo Wonder and Jay Trigga join Ms. Uduak, Fashion and Entertainment Lawyer and host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 150th episode to discuss mental health and substance abuse in the Afrobeats music industry. ABOUT JAY TRIGGA Jack …
The post AML 150: Mental Health & Substance Abuse in the Afrobeats Music Industry first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-05-131h 34The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 149: Intellectual Property, Race and Unjust Music Contracts with Prof. Kevin J. GreeneProfessor Kevin J. Greene joins Ms. Uduak, Fashion and Entertainment Lawyer and host of The Africa Music Law Show, on the 149th episode to discuss intellectual property, race, and inequitable (unfair/unjust) music contracts in the music business. ABOUT PROF. KEVIN J. GREENE A graduate of the Yale Law School and a U.S Marine veteran, Professor …
The post AML 149: Intellectual Property, Race and Unjust Music Contracts with Prof. Kevin J. Greene first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-05-041h 34The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 148: The Business of Music in Ethiopia with Negus Alemu & Leyla KonjoMs. Uduak, the host of The Africa Music Law Show, is joined by her esteemed guests: Negus Alemu and Leyla Konjo for a discussion on the business of music in Ethiopia. Negus is the Founder and CEO of Royal Festival, Negus Way, and Negus Entertainment and has produced events in the Caribbean and across the …
The post AML 148: The Business of Music in Ethiopia with Negus Alemu & Leyla Konjo first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-04-301h 17The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 147: Meet Temi Adeniji, MD Warner Music South Africa & SVP, Strategy, Sub-Saharan AfricaMusic Executive and Lawyer Temi Adeniji is a guest on the 147th episode of The Africa Music Law Show with host Ms. Uduak. Temi Adeniji has been appointed to the combined role of Managing Director of Warner Music South Africa and SVP, Strategy, Sub-Saharan Africa. Adeniji will assume this position in September, reporting to Alfonso …
The post AML 147: Meet Temi Adeniji, MD Warner Music South Africa & SVP, Strategy, Sub-Saharan Africa first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-04-221h 05The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 146: Women in “Afrobeats” Music – Eva Alordiah, Weird MC, Joy TongoJoy Tongo (U.S Manager and Booking Agent representing Yemi Alade and Rude Boy), and Nigerian hip-hop artists Eva Alordiah and Weird Mc; join Africa Music Law Show host, Ms. Uduak, on the 146th episode to discuss “Women in “Afrobeats” Music.” The panelists address the state of women in the “Afrobeats” music genre, challenges that prevent women …
The post AML 146: Women in “Afrobeats” Music – Eva Alordiah, Weird MC, Joy Tongo first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-04-221h 21The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 145: Burna Boy, Wizkid Grammy Wins & What it Means for Africa’s Music IndustryAfrica’s Music Industry heavyweights from across the continent gather for this informative roundtable to discuss Burna Boy and Wizkid’s recent Grammy wins, western major labels’ continued expansion into the continent, global licensing deals, and what it all means for Africa’s music industry, among other topics. They are also joined by a few “Afrobeats” music fans. …
The post AML 145: Burna Boy, Wizkid Grammy Wins & What it Means for Africa’s Music Industry first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-04-062h 12The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML144: #StopAsianHate RoundtableOn the 144th episode of The Africa Music Law Show, Ms. Uduak and a few of her friends gather for a #StopAsianHate roundtable where they take on the bias, discrimination, and continued rise in violence against Asians in America. Listen and share with your friends and family. GUESTS COLLEEN QUEN Colleen Quen is a third-generation Chinese American …
The post AML144: #StopAsianHate Roundtable first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-04-061h 24The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML143: #EndSars Human Rights Lawyers on the Frontline (Panel)This is a throwback LIVE STREAM panel now in podcast format with a few leading human rights lawyers (Funke Adeoye and Osai Ojigho) in Nigeria at the front lines of the battle to end police brutality in Nigeria. The panelists join host Ms. Uduak to dive straight into the facts leading up to the #Endsars protests, …
The post AML143: #EndSars Human Rights Lawyers on the Frontline (Panel) first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2021-04-061h 46The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML142: The Business of Music in North AfricaToo often, there is much discussion about Africa and its exploding music industry, with the exception of North Africa. The 142nd episode of The Africa Music Law Show begins to put a stop to that with its first-ever AML Middle East/North Africa Music Business Roundtable. Hosted by Ms. Uduak, producer of the show, and along …
The post AML142: The Business of Music in North Africa first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-09-261h 12The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 141: Meet Camille Storm, Founder of C&C Distro, a Kenyan Music Distribution CompanyAngela “Camille Storm” Kariuki, (Guest) is the founder of Camille & Co. Distro, a distribution company that brings an efficient digital music distribution and marketing platform to emerging and established artists in Africa. C&C Distro is partnered with some of the major digital stores internationally including Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Audiomack, Tidal, Youtube Music, and more. Through its active international partnerships, …
The post AML 141: Meet Camille Storm, Founder of C&C Distro, a Kenyan Music Distribution Company first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-09-111h 18The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 140: Abiola Oke & Richelieu Dennis Sexual Harassment Claims: Lessons for Employers & ExecutivesA few months ago, the African Diaspora’s business and entertainment communities were rocked when Black women at Okay Africa and Essence Magazine accused the CEOs, Abiola Oke and Richelieu Dennis, respectively, of inappropriate behavior, and labor and employment law violations including sexual harassment. The allegations were extensive and went viral, forcing both CEOs to resign …
The post AML 140: Abiola Oke & Richelieu Dennis Sexual Harassment Claims: Lessons for Employers & Executives first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-08-251h 11The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 139: Beyonce’s ‘Black is King’: Merch & Music Royalties for the African ArtistA panel of industry insiders break down Beyonce’s Black is King (BIK) musical and visual album from the angle of the business of African fashion, music, and artist royalties. (Edited version) Guests Elfonnie Anusionwu: Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Style Rave, one of the fastest-growing lifestyle and fashion platforms in the Diaspora. Eji Benson: Creative entrepreneur …
The post AML 139: Beyonce’s ‘Black is King’: Merch & Music Royalties for the African Artist first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-08-2253 minThe Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 138: Meet Adesola Titilayo, the Woman Simplifying Royalties Collection for African ArtistsAdesoga Titilayo, (Guest) is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Royalties, Ledgers & Reports Limited where she has devoted over ninety(90) percent of her practice to creative accounting and finance for the last three years. She has extensive knowledge of finance and royalty analysis and is a graduate of Accounting at Babcock University. At the …
The post AML 138: Meet Adesola Titilayo, the Woman Simplifying Royalties Collection for African Artists first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-07-211h 25The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 137: Meet Leyla Konjo, Africa’s Music Industry Top Booking Agent (Interview)Leyla Konjo, (Guest) Born in Ethiopia to a very entrepreneurial family, Leyla Konjo always knew she would have her own business. Leyla herself enjoyed the arts and was a performer in her local city’s Cirque du Soleil like circus shows. However, little did she know that her passion for business would result, after migrating to …
The post AML 137: Meet Leyla Konjo, Africa’s Music Industry Top Booking Agent (Interview) first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-07-071h 20The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 136: Interview with Cherie Hu, Music JournalistCherie Hu (Guest) is an award-winning music writer and researcher, passionate about propelling innovation in the music industry using a combination of in-depth business acumen and data-driven storytelling. She takes a particular interest in how emerging music markets, technologies, leaders, and taste makers make their dent in the status quo. In addition to Forbes, she …
The post AML 136: Interview with Cherie Hu, Music Journalist first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-06-291h 21The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 135: Artist Manager Bond Stanley Ebigbo on New Book, ‘Grounded Ways to the Music Business.’Bond Stanley Ebigbo, (Guest) is the founder of Grounded Promotions and a seasoned artist manager responsible for guiding the professional careers of Nigeria’s leading artists including hip-hop artist Phyno. Ebigbo, for example, guided Phyno’s career from 0 to over 10 million combined fan base on social networks (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, etc.), world tours, local …
The post AML 135: Artist Manager Bond Stanley Ebigbo on New Book, ‘Grounded Ways to the Music Business.’ first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-06-221h 22The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 134: Peter Lentini on How to Build Diverse Streams of Income to Handle Life’s Seasons.Peter Lentini, a trailblazer, influencer and household name among the African Diaspora in the United States, especially in California, joins host of the Africa Music Law, Ms. Uduak, on the 134th episode to discuss how to build diverse streams of income to handle life’s seasons. It’s a must-listen and must-share interview. Listen, enjoy and share. …
The post AML 134: Peter Lentini on How to Build Diverse Streams of Income to Handle Life’s Seasons. first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-04-011h 35The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 133: COVID-19 + Isioma Idigbe on China-Nollywood Co-Production Deals & More.This concludes our three-part series with Isioma Idigbe, a top entertainment lawyer in Nigeria on the business of entertainment. In this 133rd episode, Ms. Uduak, founder and host of the Africa Music Law Podcast Show, addresses the COVID-19 pandemic, and then continues with her interview with Isioma. In the interview, Isioma shares her insights on …
The post AML 133: COVID-19 + Isioma Idigbe on China-Nollywood Co-Production Deals & More. first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-03-2051 minThe Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 132: Isioma Idigbe on the Problems Nollywood & its Entertainment Lawyers Need to FixWe continue to part two of our three-part series with Isioma Idigbe, a top entertainment lawyer in Nigeria who is known for filing a historic copyright infringement lawsuit against top Filmmaker Omoni Oboli for the movie ‘Okafor’s Law’ and top movie distributor, Film House Cinema. Her suit and the injunction she obtained to temporarily shut …
The post AML 132: Isioma Idigbe on the Problems Nollywood & its Entertainment Lawyers Need to Fix first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-03-091h 00The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 131: Isioma Idigbe on Filing Nollywood’s Historic Copyright Lawsuit Against Omoni Oboli & Filmhouse CinemaOn Friday, March 24, 2017, a large audience gathered for the premiere of Filmmaker Omoni Oboli’s movie ‘Okafor’s Law’ at the Film House Cinema in Lekki Lagos. The event, however, came to a screeching halt because Isioma obtained an injunction, ex-parte (on an emergency basis), and put a stop to the premiere. That moment was so monumental …
The post AML 131: Isioma Idigbe on Filing Nollywood’s Historic Copyright Lawsuit Against Omoni Oboli & Filmhouse Cinema first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-03-041h 28The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 130: Oye Akideinde on the Digital Evolution of the Nigerian Music IndustryOye Akideinde (Oye) (Guest) is a media, tech and entertainment executive with over 20+ years experience in primarily the media, entertainment, technology, consumer goods, eBusiness, financial, and digital sectors. Currently, he is the General Manager (GM) for ‘Music Services’ for the MTN Group, a multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in Africa, Europe and Asia. As …
The post AML 130: Oye Akideinde on the Digital Evolution of the Nigerian Music Industry first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-01-211h 37The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 129: BEZ Idakula on New Album and How to Become a Successful Indie Artist in Nigeria & AfricaBez Idakula was born into music. As a young musician and performer, Bez began fine-tuning his sound, drawing inspiration from various genres. Indeed, African beats, hip hop, soul and jazz unified to enrich his music, giving life to a new genre, alternative soul. His sound gained momentum to a wider audience and in 2009/2010 he …
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™.2020-01-131h 38The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 128: Interview with Bizzle Osikoya, Nigeria & Africa’s Top A&R Executive Abiodun “Bizzle” Osikoya is a self-proclaimed artist helper, talent developer, respected A&R, music business consultant, digital marketer and co-founder of The Plug, Africa’s leading talent management agency with diverse music services including licensing, distribution and event productions. He has worked with some of Africa’s leading global musicians, and record companies. He joins Ms. Uduak, …
The post AML 128: Interview with Bizzle Osikoya, Nigeria & Africa’s Top A&R Executive first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2020-01-061h 07The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 127: Beyonce’s Lion King Album, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Flame v. Katy Perry, Tekno v. Ubi Franklin (Podcast)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? Has Burna Boy finally proved he is an African Giant? Did the jury get it right with its $2.8 million verdict against Katy Perry for infringing on Flame’s ‘Joyful Noise’ song? Was it necessary for …
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™.2019-08-1027 minThe Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 126: The Third Wave: Surfing the Emerging Streaming Landscape #MusicBiz2019I had the pleasure of attending AML super fan Iredumare (Ire) Opeyemi’s panel session held on May 6, 2019, at the Music Biz 2019 conference in Nashville, produced by the Music Business Association. If you have been following this blog and podcast for a while, then you know seven years ago, Ire stumbled on the …
The post AML 126: The Third Wave: Surfing the Emerging Streaming Landscape #MusicBiz2019 first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2019-05-141h 07The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 126: The Third Wave: Surfing the Emerging Streaming Landscape #MusicBiz2019I had the pleasure of attending AML super fan Iredumare (Ire) Opeyemi’s panel session held on May 6, 2019, at the Music Biz 2019 conference in Nashville, produced by the Music Business Association. If you have been following this blog and podcast for a while, then you know seven years ago, Ire stumbled on the …
The post AML 126: The Third Wave: Surfing the Emerging Streaming Landscape #MusicBiz2019 appeared first on Africa Music Law™.2019-05-141h 07The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 125: First-Ever Nigerian Recorded Music Industry Report (Exclusive) The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) releases an annual report that provides a comprehensive state of the global recorded music industry, which includes data and analysis. However, historically, Africa has not appeared on the radar of this report. In 2016, it did. IFPI gave a nod to the recorded music market in …
The post AML 125: First-Ever Nigerian Recorded Music Industry Report (Exclusive) first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2019-05-011h 23The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 125: First-Ever Nigerian Recorded Music Industry Report (Exclusive) The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) releases an annual report that provides a comprehensive state of the global recorded music industry, which includes data and analysis. However, historically, Africa has not appeared on the radar of this report. In 2016, it did. IFPI gave a nod to the recorded music market in …
The post AML 125: First-Ever Nigerian Recorded Music Industry Report (Exclusive) appeared first on Africa Music Law™.2019-05-011h 23The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 124: Sports Industry & Law in Africa | Entertainment Law RoundtableLast month, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced they were bringing a pro league to Africa, The Basketball African League. According to the duo, the initial plan is for a 12-team league from across the continent to begin playing in January 2020. To create awareness for the new league, the …
The post AML 124: Sports Industry & Law in Africa | Entertainment Law Roundtable appeared first on Africa Music Law™.2019-03-121h 05The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 124: Sports Industry & Law in Africa | Entertainment Law RoundtableLast month, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced they were bringing a pro league to Africa, The Basketball African League. According to the duo, the initial plan is for a 12-team league from across the continent to begin playing in January 2020. To create awareness for the new league, the …
The post AML 124: Sports Industry & Law in Africa | Entertainment Law Roundtable first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2019-03-121h 05The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 123: Music Streaming & Artist Royalties in Africa | Entertainment Law RoundtableMusic streaming and artist royalties are at the forefront of conversations in the global music industry. On the 123rd episode of the Africa Music Law Show, Graeme Gilfillan (copyright lawyer and forensic expert) and Iredumare Opeyemi (Director of Legal and Content Acquisition at Boom Play Music) join Ms. Uduak, host and producer of the show …
The post AML 123: Music Streaming & Artist Royalties in Africa | Entertainment Law Roundtable appeared first on Africa Music Law™.2019-02-261h 20The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 123: Music Streaming & Artist Royalties in Africa | Entertainment Law RoundtableMusic streaming and artist royalties are at the forefront of conversations in the global music industry. On the 123rd episode of the Africa Music Law Show, Graeme Gilfillan (copyright lawyer and forensic expert) and Iredumare Opeyemi (Director of Legal and Content Acquisition at Boom Play Music) join Ms. Uduak, host and producer of the show …
The post AML 123: Music Streaming & Artist Royalties in Africa | Entertainment Law Roundtable first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2019-02-261h 20The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 122: Lawyer for One of R. Kelly’s Alleged Victims Speaks + Redesigning an Entertainment Industry that Protects Women | Entertainment Law RoundtableOn the 122nd episode of The Africa Music Law Podcast show, Lydia Agu of New York-based The Agu Firm, and the attorney for Faith Rodgers, an alleged sexual abuse victim of R.Kelly’s, discusses ‘Surviving R.Kelly,’ the neglected cases of sexual abuse of women in the entertainment industry, and redesigning an industry where abuse is prevented …
The post AML 122: Lawyer for One of R. Kelly’s Alleged Victims Speaks + Redesigning an Entertainment Industry that Protects Women | Entertainment Law Roundtable appeared first on Africa Music Law™.2019-02-191h 10The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML 122: Lawyer for One of R. Kelly’s Alleged Victims Speaks + Redesigning an Entertainment Industry that Protects Women | Entertainment Law RoundtableOn the 122nd episode of The Africa Music Law Podcast show, Lydia Agu of New York-based The Agu Firm, and the attorney for Faith Rodgers, an alleged sexual abuse victim of R.Kelly’s, discusses ‘Surviving R.Kelly,’ the neglected cases of sexual abuse of women in the entertainment industry, and redesigning an industry where abuse is prevented …
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™.2019-02-191h 10The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML121: Mavin Records Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Kupanda, Artist Label Exits & More | Entertainment Law RoundtableIn the 121st episode of the Africa Music Law show, entertainment law roundtable guests discuss the latest multi-million dollar deal partnership between Mavin Records and Kupanda Holdings, Nigerian artists Ycee, and Reekado Banks leaving their record labels, and the infamous scoff between Davido and Kizz Daniel’s ex-manager. This is part two of a three-part entertainment …
The post AML121: Mavin Records Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Kupanda, Artist Label Exits & More | Entertainment Law Roundtable appeared first on Africa Music Law™.2019-02-041h 03The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML121: Mavin Records Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Kupanda, Artist Label Exits & More | Entertainment Law RoundtableIn the 121st episode of the Africa Music Law show, entertainment law roundtable guests discuss the latest multi-million dollar deal partnership between Mavin Records and Kupanda Holdings, Nigerian artists Ycee, and Reekado Banks leaving their record labels, and the infamous scoff between Davido and Kizz Daniel’s ex-manager. This is part two of a three-part entertainment …
The post AML121: Mavin Records Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Kupanda, Artist Label Exits & More | Entertainment Law Roundtable first appeared on Africa Music Law™.2019-02-041h 03The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML120: Entertainment Law Roundtable 2019 – Tekno, Jeff Bezos, XXXTentacion & More!As Africa’s entertainment industry continues to evolve, and command a stronger presence in the United States, Ms. Uduak, a Fashion and Entertainment lawyer, publisher, producer and host of The Africa Music Law Show, turns to a few leading Nigerian-American entertainment lawyers/business minds for their observations about industry trends, controversies, and legal disputes, including those they …
The post AML120: Entertainment Law Roundtable 2019 – Tekno, Jeff Bezos, XXXTentacion & More! appeared first on Africa Music Law™.2019-01-291h 00The Africa Music Law™ Show | Music Biz & Entertainment LawAML120: Entertainment Law Roundtable 2019 – Tekno, Jeff Bezos, XXXTentacion & More!As Africa’s entertainment industry continues to evolve, and command a stronger presence in the United States, Ms. Uduak, a Fashion and Entertainment lawyer, publisher, producer and host of The Africa Music Law Show, turns to a few leading Nigerian-American entertainment lawyers/business minds for their observations about industry trends, controversies, and legal disputes, including those they …
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