Behind the Veil: The Fame and Decline of African ArtistsBy Tue Aug 27 2024Photo courtesy of Oroko RadioAfrican Music Library's groundbreaking initiative "Genre Studies" now brought to you in collaboration with Oroko Radio.Share to:
The Double Journey of an Artist ManagerBy | 6/20/2025 | GeneralMany artist managers focus on building stars but forget to build themselves. True longevity comes when your career grows alongside your artist’s, with strategy, visibility, and strong industry relationships in place.
Music: Career or Glorified Hobby?By | 5/9/2025 | GeneralIn many African households, music is still seen as just a hobby. But with a $29.6 billion global industry, is it time to change that tune?
Embracing Sampling or Creating Classics?By | 3/17/2025 | GeneralIn African music today, sampling has become one of the most resorted approaches to creating global sounds. From hip hop to Afrobeats to hiplife and highlife, artists tend to borrow from past recordings, reinterpreting classics their way and creating modern and fresh bangers. But sampling the way to go?
Post-Term Commission or Sunset Period?By | 12/16/2024 | GeneralHowever, as crucial as the role of artist manager is, the intricacies of management agreements often become a point of contention, and one of the most contentious and essential aspects of a management agreement is the Post-Term Commission or Sunset Period. So, what does Post-Term Commission or Sunset Period mean?
Decoding Your Music Style: Are You a Conscious Listener or a Vibe Listener?By | 7/12/2024 | GeneralWhen listening to music, there seem to be two types of listeners - the conscious or vibe listener - with each listening behavior not exclusive to a particular class of people.