Believe and TuneCore say they ‘Will Fight’ Copyright Infringement claims in UMG’S $500M lawsuit
Believe has issued a statement in response to a major copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the company and its…
Boomplay launches Hausa language option
Africa-facing music streaming service Boomplay has announced the introduction of local languages to its platform, starting with Hausa.…
Universal Music Group sues Believe and TuneCore for $500 Million, alleging ‘Industrial-Scale Copyright Infringement’
Universal Music Group (UMG), along with ABKCO Music & Records, and Concord Music Group, filed a major copyright infringement lawsuit…
Mavin Records Names Tega Oghenejobo as New President & Chief Operating Officer
Mavin Records has announced a major leadership change, naming Tega Oghenejobo as President and Chief Operating Officer of Mavin Global. Recognised for his impactful…
Another Large Indie Distributor, Ditto Signs Direct Deal With TikTok
KornerMag reported last week (October 24) that UnitedMasters, one of the largest distribution and services platforms for indie artists,…
IMPALA Calls on TikTok to Resume Merlin Negotiations as Indies Face Direct Deal Deadline
IMPALA has written an open letter to TikTok over its decision to abandon licensing talks with Merlin and…
The Absence of a Breakout Artist in the Nigerian Music Industry for 2024.
With over 200 million voices and millions of dollars invested, yet no artist with a major breakthrough in…
InterSpace Distribution Partners with PitchClerk to Empower Independent Artists
InterSpace Distribution, a leading Nigerian music distribution platform, has officially announced a strategic partnership with PitchClerk, a music…
Afrobeats adds $2B to the global music economy
Afrobeats have exploded onto the global stage, igniting a cultural wildfire that can’t be ignored. The success of…
Mdundo and Premier Records Partnership Will Breathe New Life to African Classics
As seen with the resurgence of classics like Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s ‘Ngwo Ngwo Ngwo,’ which recently gained new…