Ric Hassani
My music is an expression of myself and my childhood is the foundation of who I am.
Venture Deals and the Music Business
The one constant in the business of music is the negotiation of contracts between artists and record labels.
Terry Apala
I started experimenting with my voice around the age of nine by mimicking voices of performers like Musiliu Ishola.
Terry Apala Is On His Own Wave
Nigeria has a fragmented and weak infrastructure for its music industry similar to other industries in the country.
A Good Record
On a long road trip, I am concerned with two things – good road conditions and music.
Adewale Ayuba
I am actually happy that I introduced a great style of Fuji to Nigeria and Africa, I am happy that the younger generations can get inspirations from my classics or even do remixes of my past songs.
Martin Messonnier
The records catch the music, but not the live trance and magic. I loved King Sunny live.
Roc Nation x Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer who inked a management deal with Sean “Jay Z” Carter’s Roc Nation.
Skepta Grime
Grime music is a very prominent part of UK subculture primarily followed by the indigenous blacks and those who have migrated to the region over the years.
The Sony Deal
Davido signed a new global record deal with Sony Music for a reported $1 million announced through his twitter feed as well as, Sony Music.
Beyond Music
Back in 2009, I attended a party at a hotel in Nigeria and got my first real look at the changing landscape of culture through the nightclub scene in Lagos.