U.S. Mission Hosts Pre-Headies Reception, Hails Music Influence

U.S. Mission Hosts Pre-Headies Reception, Hails Music Influence

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has held its third annual pre-award reception in honour of The Headies, Nigeria’s premier music awards, underscoring the growing international appeal of the country’s music industry. The event brought together music stars, industry leaders, policymakers, U.S. exchange programme alumni, and diplomats, highlighting the cultural and economic ties between Nigeria and the […] The post U.S. Mission Hosts Pre-Headies Recepti…

SA hosts landmark music summit as IFPI boosts performance rights in Africa

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), in partnership with the South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA), convened a high-impact gathering of music industry leaders for the 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Performance Rights Conference (PRC), held from 9 and 10 April in Cape Town, South Africa. Spanning two days of focused dialogue and strategy, the conference brought together key stakeholders from across the …