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royalties
Royalties 101: How Music Actually Makes Money

For a new generation of musicians navigating a global industry, understanding royalties is therefore not…

sampling
Sampling, Interpolation, and What Music Copyright Requires

Failure to clear samples or interpolations may lead to consequences that extend beyond legal disputes.…

What You Lose When You Sign Away Your Masters

Masters ownership is one of the most consequential decisions an artiste can make, because it…

sync licensing
How Sync Licensing Works and Why It Matters for Nigerian Artistes

Sync licensing is one of the few revenue streams where the income is not only…

Serhou Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy: Against the Odds

If Serhou Guirassy keeps up this level—or gets even better—he’s on track to become one…

Omoni Oboli
Omoni Oboli and Nollywood’s Dilemma With Copyright Infringement

What does Oboli’s repeated copyright controversies reveal about the state of copyright protection and infringement…

Gangs of Lagos
Understanding Jade Osiberu’s “Gangs of Lagos” Court Ruling

From the terms contained in the settlement agreement, the producers of the film are required…

Mercy Chinwo and EeZee Conceptz
Inside the Mercy Chinwo and EeZee Conceptz Fallout

Mercy Chinwo’s battle may be personal, but the lessons from it apply to a broader…

Navigating the Business Side of Writing
Navigating the Business Side of Writing: What Every Author Needs to Know

Given the overmuch emphasis on the craft side of writing, a lot of writers are…

How Budgeting Apps Empower Young Africans

When done correctly, budgeting can transform one’s finances by allocating resources wisely, reducing the likelihood…