Music Business

The Hidden Cost of Unclaimed Royalties

There may be royalties with your name on them sitting unclaimed. So we made a post explaining just what black box royalties are and what you can do about them.

If AI Writes Your Hook, Who Owns It?

You used AI to write the hook, and now a publisher is asking questions. Here is what Nigerian artists need to know about AI and copyright.

Work for Hire vs. Assignment vs. Licence: Three Ways to Transfer Rights in Music and Why the Difference Matter

Learn how assignment, licensing, and work-for-hire shape music ownership, control, and royalties in Nigeria.

5 Ways AI Is Used In Music Royalties, Rights Management, and Reporting

Here are five AI tools working behind the scenes to automate royalties, detect fraud, and recover earnings for artists.

Explaining 360 Deals: what it is and what it takes

What is a 360 deal in music? Learn how these contracts work, what revenue streams are included, and the risks and benefits for artists.

From Score to Screen 2: Why Nigerian Artists Might Not Be Getting Song Placements

A goldmine of sync opportunities: Part 2 breaks down the documentation and rights gaps blocking Afrobeats from the screen

From Score to Screen 1: How Does Film Music Royalties Work

From original scores to song placements, film music is more complex than it looks. Here's what you need to know about how the money flows.

Beats, Rights, and Royalties: What Every Nigerian Producer Needs to Know

Many Nigerian music producers are building their careers on handshake deals and one-off fees, often at the expense of long-term income. This guide breaks down producer agreements and what your contracts should really include to protect your earnings.

What Is a Music Catalog Worth? How Song Rights Became an Asset Class

How streaming turned song rights into an investable asset class — and what it means for Nigerian music, when the opportunity arises

What Happens to Royalties When an Artist Dies? Royalties, Copyright, and Succession

What happens to music royalties when an artist dies? Who inherits royalties, and what can artists do now to protect their legacy

A Label Owner's Guide to Royalty Splits

Royalty splits explained: common structures from 80/20 to 50/50, the real math behind 1M streams, and best practices for label owners. Free guide inside.

The Role Of Music Tech In Empowering Artists And Music Businesses

Learn how music tech is supporting artists and music businesses by streamlining creation, distribution, and royalty management

7 Essential Royalty Period Terms Every Artist Must Know (Part 1)