AFRIMA summit flags policy, tech for music growth – The Guardian Nigeria News

A man in a black outfit speaks into a microphone at a clear podium during the AFRIMA summit, discussing music growth and tech, with screens and event branding in the background.

Stakeholders at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) have identified policy reform, technology adoption and stronger collaboration as key steps needed to deepen the growth of Africa’s music industry.

The summit held on Thursday, January in Lagos, brought together artistes, policymakers, diplomats and industry leaders to discuss ownership, investment, copyright, distribution and the future of African music, under the theme, “Connect, Build,…