Copyright Infringement In Music And Related Matters

The Nigerian music industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, fuelled by the global rise of Afrobeats, innovative new sounds, the proliferation of digital streaming platforms and an increasing awareness of the music business within the country. These developments have positioned Nigeria as a major player on the international music stage. This success, however, has come with considerable challenges, particularly in relation to music infringement.

Music infringement is in essence, copyright infringement. The intellectual property right affected when music is misused is copyright and the infringement consists of the unauthorized use of a musical composition or sound recording, both of which are copyright protected works. The unauthorized exploitation of musical works has generated numerous legal disputes and caused financial losses for artists and producers, creating a pressing need for stronger enforcement of intellectual property rights. Addressing these issues is