Industries
Music
As a Music Law Firm and Entertainment Law Firm, we understand that the growth of the digital world means music can be accessed via a range of channels, through a variety of platforms, and played on numerous devices—whether through mobile phone apps or downloads, streamed on social networking sites, featured in video games, or broadcast as an advert or full-length feature film.
Overview
The Nigeria Music industry has also witnessed tremendous growth, dominating airplay in most of Africa and globally. The proliferation of such reputable music broadcast networks like MTV base Africa, Trace, soundcity and Channel O etc has greatly impacted on the growth of the industry and brought about a convergence of African music now popularly referred to as “afrobeats”.
This new environment has created both threats and opportunities that can either be protected or exploited. We represent and advise artists, publishers, record labels and producers etc.
As a leading Media and Entertainment Law Firm in Nigeria. At Law Allianz we understand the evolving landscape of the Nigerian music industry, which has witnessed tremendous growth, dominating airplay across Africa and globally. The rise of reputable music broadcast networks like MTV Base Africa, Trace, Soundcity, and Channel O has significantly contributed to this growth, bringing about a convergence of African music, now popularly known as “Afrobeats.”
This new environment presents both opportunities and legal challenges that require expert guidance. As an experienced Entertainment Law Firm in Nigeria, we provide legal support to artists, publishers, record labels, and producers, ensuring their rights are protected and their interests secured. Our team of Entertainment Lawyers specializes in handling industry-specific matters, making us a trusted Entertainment Law Firm and Practice for professionals in the field.
Services Include
- Structuring and drafting detailed distribution, licensing, label agreements
- Negotiation of the commercial and financial terms of record deals
- Structuring and drafting detailed recording agreements
- Business Affairs
- Expert advice on the commercial terms of management agreements
- Structuring and drafting detailed management agreements
- Management of the band’s assets (including its name)
- Changes in a band’s membership
- Negotiating endorsement, management contracts etc
- Litigation, Licensing and distribution of music online on the mobile environment
- Rights management and protection
- Licensing music into film, TV, video and computer games
- Performances and touring