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AML 169: 2021–A Year of Afrobeats’Global Dominance from 2021-12-24T21:41:14

The “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 16...

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AML 168: Davido x Puma, Mo Abudu x 50 Cent x Starz, Boomplay x Merlin Deals&More from 2021-12-24T20:31:20

On 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 Noll...

AML 167: Charmza v. Master KG, Yeezy v. Walmart Inc., Quentin v. Tarantino&More from 2021-11-25T02:26:14

On 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 in...

AML 166: Astroworld Tragedy Lawsuit Analysis–$2 Billion Filed Against Apple, Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation, et al. from 2021-11-18T21:32:53

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 defendant...

AML 165: Meet Lori-Ann Speed, a Neoclassical Composer, Pianist&Recording Artist from 2021-10-29T13:57

Lori-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-AN...

AML 164: Meet Debbie Alamrew–Poet, Author, Communications Expert from 2021-10-22T16:43:35

Debbie 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 burgeonin...

AML 163: Tiwa Savage v. Sex Tape Blackmailer, Drake&Chris Brown Sued&More! from 2021-10-12T19:18

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 A...

AML 162″Meet Awin Tavakoli–Lawyer, Speaker&Business Advisor from 2021-10-09T03:40:01

Awin 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 medi...

AML 162?Meet Awin Tavakoli–Lawyer, Speaker&Business Advisor from 2021-10-09T03:40:01

Awin 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 medi...

AML 161: Fawehinmi “Foza” Oyinkansola and Iredumare Opeyemi Kick Off the AML Superfan Lounge! from 2021-09-30T16:10:23

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 ...

AML 160: NBC Universal&Showmax, Ckay, Iyanya, Warner Music&More from 2021-09-24T18:23:13

On 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...

AML 159: Meet Gary W. Goldstein, Iconic Hollywood Producer from 2021-09-16T20:18:01

Hollywood 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. U...

AML 158: Wizkid x Tems x Justin Bieber“Essence,”Drake CLB, Nextflix in Africa&More! from 2021-09-08T04:14:47

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 inclu...

AML 157: 1:1 Interview with Top Media Executive Fentselite on Life, Career&More! from 2021-08-30T12:07:24

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 o...

AML 156: How Bad Metadata Makes Artists Lose Out on Royalties with Keith Kirk from 2021-08-23T04:17:03

Music 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 u...

AML 155: NFTs for Artists with David Bianchi, Creator of“The Modern Day-Minstrel”Show from 2021-08-22T05:46:29

Actor, 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-Mi...

AML 154: Los Changuitos Feos–How a Group of Tucson Boys Helped Take Mariachi Music Global from 2021-08-22T05:35:36

Filmmaker 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 Monk...

AML 153: Cultural Appropriation in Trademarks: The“Yoruba”UK Case Study from 2021-08-22T05:28:55

Ms. 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 Afr...

AML 152: Social Media Marketing for Artists with Steve Osagie, Music Exec.&Marketing Agency Owner from 2021-08-22T05:24:02

Steve 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...

AML 151: Meet Emem Ema, the Artist Manager Extraordinaire Managing Mr. P from 2021-05-21T13:19:54

Emem 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...

AML 150: Mental Health&Substance Abuse in the Afrobeats Music Industry from 2021-05-13T19:31:09

Artists 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 hos...

AML 149: Intellectual Property, Race and Unjust Music Contracts with Prof. Kevin J. Greene from 2021-05-04T02:30:10

Professor 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 (u...

AML 148: The Business of Music in Ethiopia with Negus Alemu&Leyla Konjo from 2021-04-29T22:07:28

Ms. 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 CE...

AML 147: Meet Temi Adeniji, MD Warner Music South Africa&SVP, Strategy, Sub-Saharan Africa from 2021-04-22T13:33:53

Music 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 Directo...

AML 146: Women in“Afrobeats”Music–Eva Alordiah, Weird MC, Joy Tongo from 2021-04-22T05:06:05

Joy 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 e...

AML 145: Burna Boy, Wizkid Grammy Wins&What it Means for Africa’s Music Industry from 2021-04-06T09:28:26

Africa’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 expans...

AML144: #StopAsianHate Roundtable from 2021-04-06T06:57:51

On 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 vi...

AML143: #EndSars Human Rights Lawyers on the Frontline (Panel) from 2021-04-06T05:38:48

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 bruta...

AML142: The Business of Music in North Africa from 2020-09-26T03:02:05

Too 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...

AML 141: Meet Camille Storm, Founder of C&C Distro, a Kenyan Music Distribution Company from 2020-09-11T20:15:46

Angela “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 es...

AML 140: Abiola Oke&Richelieu Dennis Sexual Harassment Claims: Lessons for Employers&Executives from 2020-08-25T00:26:38

A 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...

AML 139: Beyonce’s‘Black is King’: Merch&Music Royalties for the African Artist from 2020-08-22T06:13:16

A 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) Gu...

AML 138: Meet Adesola Titilayo, the Woman Simplifying Royalties Collection for African Artists from 2020-07-21T04:40:33

Adesoga 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 accountin...

AML 137: Meet Leyla Konjo, Africa’s Music Industry Top Booking Agent (Interview) from 2020-07-07T03:02:32

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 c...

AML 136: Interview with Cherie Hu, Music Journalist from 2020-06-29T20:19:30

Cherie 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 st...

AML 135: Artist Manager Bond Stanley Ebigbo on New Book,‘Grounded Ways to the Music Business.’ from 2020-06-22T08:36:35

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 a...

AML 134: Peter Lentini on How to Build Diverse Streams of Income to Handle Life’s Seasons. from 2020-04-01T15:01:14

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...

AML 133: COVID-19 + Isioma Idigbe on China-Nollywood Co-Production Deals&More. from 2020-03-20T19:23:34

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 ...

AML 132: Isioma Idigbe on the Problems Nollywood&its Entertainment Lawyers Need to Fix from 2020-03-09T22:15:52

We 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...

AML 131: Isioma Idigbe on Filing Nollywood’s Historic Copyright Lawsuit Against Omoni Oboli&Filmhouse Cinema from 2020-03-04T19:41

On 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 scree...

AML 130: Oye Akideinde on the Digital Evolution of the Nigerian Music Industry from 2020-01-20T23:15:03

Oye 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, ...

AML 129: BEZ Idakula on New Album and How to Become a Successful Indie Artist in Nigeria&Africa from 2020-01-13T22:09:53

Bez 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 unifie...

AML 128: Interview with Bizzle Osikoya, Nigeria&Africa’s Top A&R Executive from 2020-01-06T22:50:45

 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 ma...

AML 127: Beyonce’s Lion King Album, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Flame v. Katy Perry, Tekno v. Ubi Franklin (Podcast) from 2019-08-10T00:18:06

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 ge...

AML 126: The Third Wave: Surfing the Emerging Streaming Landscape #MusicBiz2019 from 2019-05-14T00:21:59

I 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 Associati...

AML 125: First-Ever Nigerian Recorded Music Industry Report (Exclusive) from 2019-05-01T18:52

 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 an...

AML 124: Sports Industry&Law in Africa|Entertainment Law Roundtable from 2019-03-12T06:12:41

Last 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. Accor...

AML 123: Music Streaming&Artist Royalties in Africa|Entertainment Law Roundtable from 2019-02-26T02:55:18

Music 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...

AML 122: Lawyer for One of R. Kelly’s Alleged Victims Speaks + Redesigning an Entertainment Industry that Protects Women|Entertainment Law Roundtable from 2019-02-19T05:34:58

On 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 ‘S...

AML121: Mavin Records Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Kupanda, Artist Label Exits&More|Entertainment Law Roundtable from 2019-02-04T21:47:09

In 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, Nigeri...

AML120: Entertainment Law Roundtable 2019–Tekno, Jeff Bezos, XXXTentacion&More! from 2019-01-29T04:14:06

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 ...

AML 119: Linda Ikeji, Cardi B, Offset, Kanye West etc. (Podcast) from 2018-12-18T23:03:33

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Ms. Uduak, host and producer of The Africa Music Law Show, takes on the latest and biggest stories in the entertainment industry on the 119th episode of the show, with a focus on mental...

AML 118: Tekno’s Damaged Vocal Box, Tomi Adeyemi’s Crazy Accusations & More (Podcast) from 2018-12-04T05:47:36

Tekno, a Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer has a damaged vocal box, Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi crazily accuses fellow author Nora Roberts of copyright infringement, desp...

AML 117: Cassper Nyovest, Diddy, Blac Chyna & More (PODCAST) from 2018-11-26T19:28:39

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On the 117th episode of The Africa Music Law Show, host and producer Ms. Uduak discusses the latest music deals, artist health, lawsuits and branding issues. She also shares a bit about...

AML 116: The Music Modernization Act in Simple English (PODCAST) from 2018-10-20T06:48:29

Whether you are in the music business in the U.S. or abroad, you have most likely heard about the Music Moderniztion Act (MMA), and in fact saw the very famous Kanye West visit to the Wh...

AML 115: BET Awards 2018, Davido’s Historic Win & the Impact on Nigeria & Africa’s Music Industry (PODCAST) from 2018-06-29T18:09:02

Eight years after a continuous pattern and practice of giving Nigerian and African artists their awards backstage, BET finally does the right thing and allows African artists on the main...

AML 114: Is Tekno’s ‘Jogodo’ a Copyright Infringement of Danfo Drivers’ ‘Kpolongo’? from 2018-05-11T04:39:37

We’ve seen this script before. A recording artist releases music. It’s very successful and before we know it, another recording artist steps forward and says, “hey, you...

AML 113: (Exclusive) Technologist Ade Olufeko on the Future of Music Technology in Nigeria & Africa’s Music Industry from 2018-05-01T20:52:51

Ade Olufeko joins Ms. Uduak on the 113th episode of The Africa Music Law Show to discuss the future of music technology in Nigeria’s music industry.

“Ade Abayomi Ol...

AML 112: Coachella 2018: 3 real reasons Wizkid cancelled performance from 2018-04-20T22:26:31

On the 112th episode of The Africa Music Law Show, Ms. Uduak, host and producer, discusses the three real reasons she believes one of Nigeria/Africa’s biggest pop acts failed to sh...

AML 111: (Exclusive) Emma Ugolee Pt. 2: Dealing with kidney failure, dialysis, & finding hope from 2018-04-16T23:57:30

?In the 111th episode of The Africa Music Law Show with Ms. Uduak, media personality and entertainment industry veteran, Emma Ugolee, gets deeply personal with discussing work-life balance in the e...

AML 110: (Exclusive) Emma Ugolee on Payola in the Nigerian Music Industry from 2018-04-09T22:32:07

Long before there was a music video (MV) industry, video awards, countless MV countdown shows, and before MVs became a revenue source for labels and artists, Nigerian artists did not kno...

AML 109: 5 Big Trends Shaping the Nigerian Music Industry in 2018 from 2018-04-03T06:14:37

On the 109th episode of The Africa Music Law Show, Ms. Uduak, host and producer, discusses the 5 big trends shaping the Nigerian music industry in 2018, highlighting one trend in each ke...

AML108: (Exclusive) Interview with Shei Funmi, Emerging Artist & Entertainment Industry Influencer from 2018-03-26T20:13:05

Shei Funmi is one of the bravest individuals you will ever meet and/or talk to. A media and entertainment industry influencer who began enjoying global recognition and success in his late teens, ev...

AML 107: (Exclusive) Interview with Chude Jideonwo, Founder Joy Inc, Pt. 2 on Buhari, Nigeria’s Youths & Entertainment Industry from 2018-03-19T18:57:49

The Africa Music Law Show with Ms. Uduak Episode 107 concludes a two-part interview series with Chude Jideonwo, the founder of Joy, Inc. (Listen

AML 106: (Exclusive) Interview with Chude Jideonwo, Founder Joy Inc., Pt. 1 from 2018-03-12T15:51:35

Chude Jideonwo is the founder of Joy, Inc. (joyinc.xyz), an American benefit corporation with a Nigerian subsidiary, which mains...

AML 105: Understanding producer royalties in Nigeria & Ycee’s ‘juice’ producer’s claim that he has not been paid royalties from 2018-01-22T08:49:22

Adegboyega Ogunlesi aka Adey, the producer of arguably the biggest song in 2017 in Nigeria, ‘Juice’ by Ycee ft. Maleek Berry has levied a serious accusation against Tinny Ent...

AML 104: Why Davido May Not Be Criminally Responsible for Tagbo’s Death from 2017-10-21T00:10:28

Former corrections officer turned lawyer, Ms. Unwam Oduok, is a guest on the 104th episode of The Africa Music Law Show with Ms. Uduak where she discusses why she believes Davido may not be crimina...

AML 103: Is Wizkid Playing Games or Does he Really have a Health Issue? from 2017-09-09T02:55:16

This week, we have had recent health scares in the entertainment industry from Nigeria to America. In the U.S., Lil Wayne had multiple seizures that forced him to cancel his concerts, an...

AML 102: (Exclusive) Interview with Michael LeStat, President & CEO LeStat Media & Entertainment from 2017-08-14T20:23:51

Michael LeStat, President & CEO of LeStat Media and Entertainment, is the special guest on the 102nd episode of The Africa Music Law Show (AML) with Ms. Uduak. Prior to launching LeS...

AML 101: Who is the Better Artist: Davido or Wizkid? (Podcast) from 2017-08-07T23:08:43

[spp-player]On the 101 episode of The Africa Music Law Show, Ms. Uduak, host, and producer, discusses the rivalry between Davido and Wizkid, and shares who she believes is the better artist. The po...

AML 100: Celebrating 100 Podcast Episodes of The Africa Music Law Show from 2017-06-19T22:30:23

Ms. Uduak, host and producer, celebrates 100 podcast episodes of The Africa Music Law Show on the 100th episode. She reflects on the genesis of the show, the most popular podcasts, and shares shout...

AML099: How to Avoid Shady Promoters – The Dammy Krane Case Study from 2017-06-09T23:44:53

This week was a legal hailstorm in the African entertainment industry after Miami police arrested Nigerian pop singer Dammy Krane and his co-defendant Chukwuebuka Gabriel Ilonchowu (“Ebuka”), an al...

AML 098: Did #PiaMia really steal #Phyno’s song “I’m a Fan” or is it the other way around? from 2017-05-30T04:25:52

The internet has been ablaze, all day, with the accusation that American singer Pia Mia stole Nigerian rapper Phyno’s song titled “I am a fan.” The specific media ...

AML097: Burna Boy U.S. Tour: 4 Mistakes Every Nigerian & African Promoter in America Should Avoid from 2017-05-22T19:30:53

Controversial Nigerian recording artist Burna Boy is embroiled in a legal battle in New York courts over his alleged breach of a live performance agreement entered into with Vibesland Entertainment...

AML096: (Exclusive) Interview with Toni Payne (Pt. 2): 9ice, Ayeni Adekunle, being a target for six years of public shaming over fake news & more from 2017-04-24T21:32:40

We conclude our two-part interview series with publicist and entrepreneur Toni Payne on the 96th episode of The Africa Music Law Show with Ms. Uduak. In this episode, Payne shares how 9ice and...

AML 095: (Exclusive) Interview with Toni Payne, Publicist & Entrepreneur (Pt. 1) from 2017-04-17T18:10:17

Publicist and entrepreneur Toni Payne is a guest on the 95th episode of The Africa Music Law Show with Ms. Uduak to talk entertainment business, her career trajectory, the highs and lows of di...

AML 094: (Exclusive) Interview with D-Black, hip-hop artist & business mogul on the business of music in Ghana from 2017-04-10T19:18:07

Born in Accra, Ghana to a father who was a businessman and a mother who was a public servant, Desmond Kwesi Blackmore aka D-Black, nevertheless, grew up in a single-parent home. Growing ...

AML 093: Okafor’s Law: The 4 Mistakes Omoni Oboli made that got her in Copyright Infringement trouble #Nollywood from 2017-04-04T23:50:41

It is currently the most talked about case in Nollywood (the third largest movie industry in the world). The case is Raconteur Productions v. Omoni Oboli, Dioni Visions & F...