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A Decade Of Rhythm: Nigerian Music In The 80s (Part 2)

Taking a walk through time to explore the rich history of Nigerian music in the '80s. Experience the movers and shakers of the airwaves.

A Decade Of Rhythm: Nigerian Music In The '80s (Part 1)

Taking a walk through time to explore the rich history of Nigerian music in the '80s. Experience the movers and shakers of the airwaves.

How Data Analytics Transforms Music Royalty Management

Authenticity In Music: How Cultural Narratives Drive Streaming Revenue

how authenticity in music is creating opportunities for African artists. how Cultural Narratives have become a driver for streaming income

Celebrating Onyeka Onwenu: A Legacy of Music, Activism, and Social Change

On July 30, 2024, Nigeria mourned the loss of one of its most cherished entertainers, Onyeka Onwenu. Known for her powerful voice, activism, and contributions to social change, Onyeka’s passing marks a national loss.

How Spotify's 2024 Royalty Model Will Reshape Music Distribution

Discover how Spotify's new royalty model combats streaming fraud and its implications for artists, record labels, and distributors.

3 Lessons Asake Taught Us In 2023

In 2023, Asake released his second album, "Work of Art," released in June 2023, and it continued to rank 66th on the Billboard 200 chart.

2023 In African Music: Top 5 Defining Moments In The Music Industry

Behind the Asake O2 Academy Brixton Tragedy

Likely explanations for what caused the incident and the role promoters and venue managers have to play in it.

How Record Labels Make Money

Put simply, a record label deal is a legal agreement between two parties, the record labels and the artistes. Let’s break it down further...

The Black Panther Soundtrack: Top Five - Nigerian Edition

Have you seen the Black Panther soundtrack line-up? Say what you like about Nigerians, but we set the bar when it comes to music, everytime!

Burna Boy's Royalties and Braxton's 'Cut' - Analysing Splits!

As far as the royalty agreements on “Last Last” go, Burna Boy's royalties for Toni Braxton and her team do not include Mechanical Royalties.