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Top 10 African Dance Styles That Went Viral in 2018

Top 10 African Dance Styles That Went Viral in 2018

Can you copyright dance moves? The foregoing question was one the 2 Milly vs. Fornite lawsuit brought to the forefront in an American federal court.

While that case raised issues about copyright protection for choreographic works, African dance creators created dance moves that went viral, globally. Here are the top 10 African dance styles that went viral in 2018 compiled by 2nacheki. Chances are…

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Top 5 Nigerian Artists to Watch in 2019

Top 5 Nigerian Artists to Watch in 2019

The Nigerian music industry has moved from the novelty of international collaborations with artists, awards, touring, and making the cut on coveted lists, to confidently taking a seat at the global music table knowing it belongs there. The question becomes, what exactly are its stakeholders negotiating now that they have a seat at the global music table? Do they know their worth? Are they willing…

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AML Top 10 Podcasts of 2018

AML Top 10 Podcasts of 2018

Happy New Year AML People! Let’s officially get things started for 2019 by reviewing the top 10 podcasts of 2018 on The Africa Music Law Show with yours truly.

Davido’s win at the BET Awards comes in at number one, while the allegation by Danfo Drivers against Tekno for copyright infringement takes second place. One of the biggest stories of 2018 i.e. Wizkid’s no show at Coachella took third…

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Genevieve Nnaji 'Lionheart' FilmOne Controversy: A Case of Ego or Entitlement?

Genevieve Nnaji ‘Lionheart’ FilmOne Controversy: A Case of Ego or Entitlement?

In 2014, after a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last autumn, filmmakers of ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ directed by Biyi Bandele faced major resistance when they tried to obtain a certification for “Half of a Yellow Sun,” in time for the film’s release date in Nigeria. What the producers of the movie concluded was that there was a ban on the movie in the country. Given…

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AML 119: Linda Ikeji, Cardi B, Offset, Kanye West etc. (Podcast)

AML 119: Linda Ikeji, Cardi B, Offset, Kanye West etc. (Podcast)

[spp-player] 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 health and wellness. Listen, enjoy and share.

Show Notes

Linda Ikeji,  Sholaye Jeremi and the fight over baby Jayce.

Is

Buju Banton released from prison

Chance the Rapper taking a sabbatical to…

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Access Bank Acquires Diamond Bank - What it Means

Access Bank Acquires Diamond Bank – What it Means

Nigeria’s Access Bank has announced the merger and acquisition of its competitor Diamond Bank. From the outside looking in, it appeared the latter was healthy, but it was not and there were many telltale signs including a decision to abandon its international operating license, a Central Bank of Nigeria Fine of 250 Million Naira, non-performing loans and plunging share prices, chairman and…

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Record Label Exits: Iyanya, Ycee, Reekado Banks

Record Label Exits: Iyanya, Ycee, Reekado Banks

In case you missed it, the following artists have left their labels/management companies:

1) Iyanya who was signed with Temple Management Company (TMC) is no longer with the company and it appears is now operating his own label called Violet 360 Music. 

In 2016, when Iyanya left MMMG for Don Jazzy’s label, Mavin Records, and signed a management deal with TMC, I said, in relevant part:

“F…

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Offset Apologizes to Cardi B but it will take maturity, self-control, counseling and a whole lot more to make it work.

Offset Apologizes to Cardi B but it will take maturity, self-control, counseling and a whole lot more to make it work.

Relationships are never easy but they are particularly difficult where celebrities are involved. This is because there are many forces that pull against these types of relationships that make it incredibly difficult to succeed. For music celebrities, factors such as the work environment, touring, groupies, unrelenting media, professional and public scrutiny, personal background, and age make an…

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Linda Ikeji introduces her son and finally reveals the identity of her "baby daddy", but is a child custody battle ahead?

Linda Ikeji introduces her son and finally reveals the identity of her “baby daddy”, but is a child custody battle ahead?

Citing the need to be transparent for the “young girls who look up to (her)”, Nigerian celebrity gossip blogger Linda Ikeji took to her blog within the past 24 hours to reveal images of her toddler son and share the identity of his father, Sholaye Jeremi. She did not stop there. In what can best be described as an exposé,  she also revealed the details of her relationship with her “baby daddy”…

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Tana Adelana on her Fall in the Television Industry, and What it Took to Get Back Up

Tana Adelana on her Fall in the Television Industry, and What it Took to Get Back Up

Christaina Nkem Adelana popularly known as Tana Adelana is currently one of the most sought-after actresses in Nollywood. In fact, a few days ago, she won the Best of Nollywood Best Actress Awards for her role in the movie ‘Body Language.’ But before her current rise, Tana was a popular television host until she lost it all and sank deep into depression. Tana shares her story with DANG NETWORK…

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Mo Cheddah on her Rise & Fall in the Music Industry, Legal battles, Depression & Finding Self

Mo Cheddah on her Rise & Fall in the Music Industry, Legal battles, Depression & Finding Self

Mo Cheddah’s interview with DANG MONOLOGUE where she finally opens up about her entrance into the music industry, her rise to the top of the charts, the fame, her fall out with her label, the legal battles, being black-listed, going broke to the point of having to take public transportation (buses), and dealing with the depression that ensued was interesting to watch.

I appreciate her…

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Tiwa Savage's 'One Video': For a happy song, why do most in her MV look so sad?

Tiwa Savage’s ‘One Video’: For a happy song, why do most in her MV look so sad?

Tiwa Savage has had a successful year, amidst a lot of controversies especially with her appearance as the featured love interest in Wizkid’s music video (MV) ‘Fever.’  Tiwa’s appearance in that video made no sense at all but that is a story for a different day.

What I am curious about is her latest music video ‘One’. The song is great but the audiovisual I find to be bizarre. For a positive…

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Oscars 2019: What's the point of Kevin Hart saying he won't apologize for decade old​ tweets, stepping down, but apologizing after all?

Oscars 2019: What’s the point of Kevin Hart saying he won’t apologize for decade old​ tweets, stepping down, but apologizing after all?

By now you must have heard the drama surrounding Kevin Hart. He was asked to host the 2019 Oscars. He agreed. However, someone dug his old tweets from almost a decade ago that used derogatory/offensive words (albeit in a comedic and societal climate where it used to be okay) against members of the LGBTQ community. 

Kevin Hart, on his own volition, reacted by sharing a video on social media…

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Celebrities Behaving Badly: Davido Threatens Ayo Jaguda Over Comments on Buying You Tube Views

Celebrities Behaving Badly: Davido Threatens Ayo Jaguda Over Comments on Buying You Tube Views

Davido is an artist and record label owner that can be so level-headed one minute, and the next he is flying off the handle on social media.

Coming off a stellar year of accomplishments, Davido, a few days ago, released a beautiful video titled ‘Wonder Woman’ that pays tribute to successful Nigerian/African women. The significance of the video is not lost on me and many African women globally.…

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Simi's Poor Concert: It's Not by Force. Not Every Artist is an Event Organizer

Simi’s Poor Concert: It’s Not by Force. Not Every Artist is an Event Organizer

We’ve been down this road too many times to count. An artist, based on a little or large notoriety believes he or she is now qualified to become an event producer/concert organizer. 

Often, the artist has no experience whatsoever in organizing events, not even small sized events for family and friends. What he/she knows is that the trend of the day is that everyone (fellow artists) is…

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AML 118: Tekno's Damaged Vocal Box, Tomi Adeyemi's Crazy Accusations & More (Podcast)

AML 118: Tekno’s Damaged Vocal Box, Tomi Adeyemi’s Crazy Accusations & More (Podcast)

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, despite the rain, Davido shuts down Liberia in an electrifying performance. These and more are the hot topics Ms. Uduak, host and producer, tackles on the 118th episode of The Africa Music Law Show. Listen, enjoy and…

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AML 117: Cassper Nyovest, Diddy, Blac Chyna & More (PODCAST)

AML 117: Cassper Nyovest, Diddy, Blac Chyna & More (PODCAST)

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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 her visit to South Africa.

Listen, enjoy and share.

Show Notes

Artist Health

HHP

Tosyn Bucknor

Diddy/Kim Porter

2Face, Annie Idibia, Pero Adeniyi

Blac Chyna

Branding

Tiwa Savage EMA Win

Mr. Eazi…