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The producers, engineers, managers, directors and stylists who build the records and the videos — everyone in the room except the artist.

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Clemzy Built the Beats Behind L.A.X’s Biggest Records — Now He’s Stepping Into the Spotlight

From producing L.A.X’s ‘Gobe’ and ‘Sade’ to sessions with Tiwa Savage, Mayorkun, and 2Baba — Clemzy is the Afrobeats hitmaker now stepping out from behind the boards with

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Nigeria’s First Copyright Levy Payout Is Here — ₦1.2 Billion for Songwriters, Producers and Artists

The first Nigeria copyright levy payout totals ₦1.2 billion. MCSN receives the funds under Section 89 of the Copyright Act 2022. Registration is essential
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Nigerian Music Video Directors Sound the Alarm — ‘We Do Not Own Anything’

Nigerian music video directors face a hard truth: they own nothing. The Alien Visuals sparked a viral thread calling for IP reform, guilds and
Highlife decline Ghana Western Region
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DeThompsonDDT Sounds Alarm on Highlife’s Decline in Ghana’s Western Region

DeThompsonDDT warns Highlife faces extinction in Ghana's Western Region, urging collective action after UNESCO's 2025 heritage recognition.
Exploitation of Afrobeats by Western labels
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Guest Column: Exposing the Exploitation of Afrobeats by Western Labels

Afrobeats is pulling billions of streams, but who owns the masters? Music executive Otunba Olumide Enilolobo pens a fiery Op-Ed on the predatory "gold
Moliy signs with Warner Chappell
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The Writer’s Room: Why Moliy Signing with Warner Chappell is a Major Power Move

She's the voice and pen behind some of the biggest genre-bending hits of the past few years. Now, Ghanaian singer-songwriter Moliy is stepping into
Scorpion Kings Live with Friends for The 100 lives Initiative
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Why the Scorpion Kings’ 100 Lives Initiative is Their Most Important Drop Yet

Amapiano pioneers Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa have announced their most ambitious project yet, and it isn’t a new album. We're diving into
DJ Phaphane pictured with executives from RCA Group France, celebrating his major label record deal in 2025
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The Phaphane Phenomenon: Unpacking the Enigmatic Rise of Amapiano’s Star as He Signs with RCA

He's one of Europe's biggest Amapiano DJs, but his origins are a mystery. Now, with a major record deal signed with RCA France, DJ
sony music africa in south africa office
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The Billion-Dollar Question: Who’s REALLY Running Afro Music?

Delving into Afro music's corridors of power: Are major labels, indie giants, or artists themselves truly in control? We explore the dynamics, deals, and
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AFRIMA’s Ambitious Plan for Africa’s Creative Industry Training

As the world celebrates the success of African music, a crucial question emerges about sustainability. AFRIMA's new Kreative Academy is a bold answer. We
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5 Afrobeats Producers Shaping the Sound of a Generation

Forget the frontmen and women for a moment. This is the inside story of the Afrobeats producers currently conjuring the sounds that have the
Top Female Afro Music Producers
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Women Behind the Sound: Meet 9 Female Afro Producers Shaping the Game

Meet the powerhouse women redefining the Afro sound from behind the boards. These female producers are breaking barriers and shaping the future of global
Inside the Afro Billion-Dollar Industry: The Business of Vibes
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Inside the Afro Billion-Dollar Industry: The Business of Vibes

Behind every beat that gets the world moving lies a growing industry. Afro music is no longer just a trend – it's a global

About Behind-the-Scenes

Four questions, answered in plain text, marked up as FAQPage.

Who does this section cover?

Producers, engineers, mixers, video directors, stylists, managers and A&Rs — the people around the artist.

How often is it updated?

Weekly, tied to whatever session or shoot the team has access to.

Are these interviews?

Often, but reported first-hand from the session or the set rather than from press notes.

Can labels pitch access?

Yes, through the contact page. Access pieces are never paid placements.

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