Nigeria To Host Maiden Africa Music Business Roundtable

Nigeria is set to host the inaugural edition of the Africa Music Business Roundtable from June 3 to 5, 2025.

The three-day event will convene key stakeholders, policymakers, academics and innovators across the continent, to discuss critical issues relevant to the industry’s growth.

The roundtable intends to capitalize on the current global visibility and success of Africa’s music industry to hold in-depth conversations around data, policy, securitization and copyright infrastructure to create sustainable systems that promote growth, transparency and investment.

Co-founders of the event Dr Chinedu Chukwuji and Michael Odion, described the upcoming event as ‘a rallying cry’ and a ‘pivotal moment for Africa’s music ecosystem’.

“This isn’t merely an industry event, said Chukwuji, “it is a rallying cry. It serves as a platform for Africa’s music leaders to develop the policies and frameworks that will shape the future of the industry.

“By gathering the right minds, we can develop actionable strategies that benefit everyone in the value chain,” concluded Odion.

Interested public participants will join top executives from record labels, rights organizations, government agencies, insight firms, universities and investment firms to witness keynote speeches, panel discussions, and participate in conversations, network opportunities that explore innovative approaches to structuring and expanding Africa’s music ecosystem to benefit creators, investors and audiences alike.