Asakaa Boys: Pioneers of Ghana’s Drill Music Movement
The Asakaa Boys, also known as the Asakaa movement, represent a pioneering force in Ghana’s music landscape, specifically within the emerging drill music scene. Born out of the streets of Accra, this collective of talented artists has taken the Ghanaian…
Music Rights- What to know
As a musician it is quite advantageous you know your musical rights; your right to your intellectual property. Copyright is right in action the moment a song is fixed in a digital medium. What are music rights ? Music rights…
Ruger: Nigeria’s Rising Afrobeats Star
As one of the emerging talents in Nigeria’s vibrant music scene, Ruger, born Michael Adebayo, has rapidly made a name for himself with his distinctive sound, energetic performances, and a fresh perspective on Afrobeats. Born on January 5, 1999, Ruger’s…
Sarkodie: The Ghanaian Rap King and Global Icon
Michael Owusu Addo, better known by his stage name Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur who has ascended to become one of Africa’s most celebrated and influential musicians. Born on July 10, 1988, in Tema, Ghana, Sarkodie has…
Diamond Platnumz: The Tanzanian Bongo Flava Sensation
Naseeb Abdul Juma, popularly known as Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur who has ascended to the pinnacle of African music, particularly in the Bongo Flava genre. Born on October 2, 1989, in Tandale, Dar es Salaam,…
How Do Record Labels Make Money
Financial resources are the foundation of any prosperous enterprise, including the global music industry. Consequently money is made from the artist through many ways, from recording, through to tours and down to merchandising; practically everything including brand partnership. Record labels…
How To Get Signed to a Record Label
Are you an aspiring artist? Wondering how to get a record label? Look no further. Perhaps as an artist you may be unable to cover all expenses regarding the recording, publishing, marketing and sale of your recordings so you prefer…
Terminologies Involved In Recording Contracts
Due to the legal complexity of contracts involved in recording deals, it might be hard to grasp due to the use of words commonly used in the music industry but unknown and sounds vague to the new artist, it would…
Dunsin Oyekan: A Maestro of Worship and Gospel Music
Dunsin Oyekan, born on November 5, 1984, in Ilorin, Nigeria, is a highly acclaimed gospel artist, worship leader, songwriter, and music producer. Renowned for his soul-stirring performances and anointing, Dunsin Oyekan has become a prominent figure in the contemporary gospel…
Structure of a Major Label
Departments Involved in The Recordings Of Artists In comparison with the human body or even an institution every hand needs to be on deck for the overall success of the music industry. Every arm needs to play it’s role in…