Copyright and intellectual property rights are fundamental pillars of legal protection for gospel artistes. These rights also help artistes maintain control over their original works and compositions, ensure fair recognition of their artistic contributions, and ensure they receive due credit and compensation when their music is licensed, or shared by others.
Recent developments in the Nigerian music industry especially in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death of Mohbad, a Nigerian music artiste and songwriter who was formerly signed under Marlian Records (Record label) have raised concerns about some record labels engaging in exploitative practices and even criminal activities under the guise of record labels.
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This short article gives a basic insight into what every budding artiste should know about their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in music, it is also for anyone interested in the…
Skit Maker Carter Efe teamed up with upcoming act Berri Tiga to release the very catchy song “Machala” produced by ‘X’ as a reference to the Nigerian superstar Wizkid, who…
Recently, the issue of clearance came into play when two artists: Goya Menor and Nektunez sampled the 1996 song, Ameno by E.R.A which became popular in the Nigerian music circle…
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