Music Metadata Explained: The Key to Getting Paid in Nigeria’s Music Industry
Imagine pouring your heart into a track that takes off on streaming platforms worldwide. The views climb, playlists feature your sound, and fans from Lagos to Accra, to New York, to London, vibe to your rhythm. But when your royalty statement arrives, the payout is only a fraction of what you expected, or worse, nothing […]
The Complete Guide to Music Publishing for African Artists, Producers and Songwriters
People often hear the word publishing in music and assume it is the same as distribution or streaming income. But what is music publishing really, and why is it important for you to understand it? Simply put, music publishing is about the rights, monetisation, and administration of the composition of a song. The keyword here […]
Understanding Split Sheets: A Guide for Nigerian Songwriting Collaborations
Some of the biggest hits out of Nigeria didn’t happen in isolation. They happened through collaboration, shared effort and vision by all parties involved. A songwriter pens the perfect hook, a producer lays down a killer beat, and a vocalist brings it all to life. The energy is right, the music is magic, and then […]