The Africa Music Business Roundtable (AMBR) concluded its impactful three-day summit with a resounding commitment to strengthen lobbying and advocacy for the interests of the African music industry. Held from PopCentral Haus, Lagos, the gathering brought together a distinguished assembly of national and international stakeholders including artists, record executives, policymakers, investors, government officials, heads of MDAs, academics and the media professionals.
Their mission is to shape the future of music business on the continent.
Throughout the event, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and strategy sessions on critical issues such as intellectual property rights, fair royalty distribution, music export strategy, the intersection of technology and entertainment, and the urgent need for continent-wide policies that support sustainable industry growth.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Chinedu Chukwuji emphasized the importance of unified action: he said: “Africa’s music industry is a cultural and economic powerhouse. But to reach its full potential, we must work together to influence the laws, build the infrastructure, and empower the creators who drive it.”
The Africa Music Business Roundtable was proudly backed by Kelloggs, Guinness Malta, Munchit, Indomie Noodles, Johnnie Walker, Nestlé Water, and Bheerhugz.
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The event was further strengthened by collaborations with a diverse group of media and industry partners committed to amplifying African music and talent. Key partners included Vybz FM, TuneAfrique, Spring and Bells, PopCentral TV, Q-Toz, Premier Records Limited, and PurpleBlue Music Academy.
Panel discussions featured insights from leading professionals across Africa, Europe, and the Americas who shared best practices and case studies on international collaboration, licensing models, artist development, and digital innovation. A unifying theme throughout was the need to center African voices in global music narratives and to equip industry players with the tools and platforms needed to compete on the world stage.
The roundtable also served as a unique networking hub, fostering new partnerships and reinforcing old ones between record labels, streaming platforms, performing rights organizations, government agencies, and creative entrepreneurs.
As the curtains fell on the three-day event, one message rang clear: Africa’s music industry is at a pivotal point, and with the right advocacy and alliances, it can become one of the continent’s most dynamic and impactful sectors.