In 2017, Nigeria’s music industry recorded some important milestones in taking its music to the world and showcasing the works of its artists. Nevertheless, there were some shocking moments in the industry that served as great teaching points about the music business and the law, and reputation management. Here are some of those moments in the …
Celebrities Behaving Badly (CBB) is a category on AML launched in April 2012 after Seun Kuti went bananas on Obi Asika on social media. The category highlights the celebrity foolishness on social media and uses it as a way of discussing, primarily, public relations and branding for artists. On to today’ s post… By now most …
Nigeria’s Dancehall Queen, Cynthia Morgan, appears on HFtv’s DA CHAT show to clear the air on several controversial issues surrounding her brand.She also sheds light on why she signed with Jude Okoye’s record label Northside Inc., instead of Peter Okoye’s. Watch Cynthia Morgan’s Interview
Over the weekend, Africa made history when roughly 15,000 African diasporans congregated at New York’s Barclays Center for the One Africa Music Fest. The event was produced and funded by Upfront Personal’s Paul Okoye and hosted by Banky W. The featured acts were some of Africa’s hottest talents: Wizkid, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Tiwa Savage, Don …
New York based promoter and entrepreneur Cos Canino has launched his own record label called UDR Records; and signed a new act to his label. According to Canino, “UDR Records is the newest division of UnderDaRock Entertainment. The focus of UDR Records is to provide a platform for the most talented up and coming artists …
