U.S.-Nigeria Workshop Boosts Music Industry Collaboration

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos organized a three-day workshop titled “IP for Growth in Africa: Lagos Music Industry Workshop,” attended by over 120 stakeholders, including policymakers, lawyers, music executives, artists, and producers.

This event aimed to explore how stronger intellectual property (IP) protection can unlock investment and create new commercial opportunities for both American businesses and Nigeria’s music industry. The workshop was part of the U.S.

Mission’s celebration of 250 years of independence and was conducted in partnership with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S.

Mission in Geneva, and Nigerian alumni of the American Music Mentorship Program. Notable speakers included Obi Asika, Dr.

John Asein, Dr. Tobi Moody, and Mrs.

Folashade Ambrose-Medebem. Discussions focused on copyright ownership, royalty systems, and international market access.

U.S. Consul General Brandon Hudspeth emphasized the growing partnership between American and Nigerian music industries, highlighting collaborations that have propelled Nigerian Afrobeats globally.