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There are many factors that may affect the success or otherwise of any industry, some of which include the ability to create best value at the lowest cost, good product features, the availability of resources, a market, ...

Nigeria is the largest market in Africa and one of the fastest growing countries in the world. The country has a thriving and relatively easy business environment with numerous investment opportunities in various sectors.

The Nigerian Copyright Commission has issued a stern warning to DJs about unauthorized music use, but a critical question emerges: what happens when music plays in supermarkets, gyms, airports, and hotels where no DJ is present? This analysis examines why Nigeria's copyright enforcement framework must extend beyond nightclub performances to capture the vast commercial music usage occurring daily across retail, hospitality, and public venues that currently operate in a regulatory blind spot.

Intellectual property licensing plays a crucial role in the entertainment industry, governing how creative works are used, distributed, and monetized across various platforms and territories. This publication examines the legal frameworks, contractual considerations, and best practices for licensing IP rights in entertainment contexts. Understanding these licensing mechanisms is essential for content creators, distributors, and rights holders navigating the complex landscape of entertainment law.

Whilst the entertainment industry comprises of individuals using their creative skills, abilities and contents for wealth and job creation; its management is running the affairs and careers of such individuals ...

In Nigeria's vibrant music scene, record labels are constantly discovering fresh talents and signing new artists, driving the industry to new heights.

The world has evolved in the digital age, and communication has become easier and more advanced than ever. However, this has also introduced avenues for cybercrimes.

Creative works produced by entertainers are largely protected by copyright. They have exclusive control over their work.

Broadcasting rights (also known as media rights) are legal rights which a broadcasting organisation owns and negotiates for the purpose of commercial exploitation.

The Nigerian creative industry has experienced massive growth over the last decade. According to the Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook report...

Advocaat Law Practice presents its quarterly TMT Nuggets publication for Q1 2026, offering insights and analysis on key developments in technology, media, and telecommunications law.

The field of entertainment law is quite diverse. In Nigeria, there is no specific law or act that governs the entertainment industry. This means that the concept of entertainment law...

Entertainment contracts in Nigeria's rapidly expanding industry must clearly allocate risk when events fail due to unforeseen circumstances, yet many agreements remain inadequately drafted.

The July–September 2025 edition of the TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights captures key shifts across Technology, Entertainment, Media, and Sports in Nigeria and Africa.

Over the last two decades, we have witnessed the increasing utilisation of the internet to transmit cinematograph/virtual content ("content") to consumers and viewers as against the use of cable, satellite television or a broadcast platform.

The impact of technology can be felt across all sectors. This has birthed digitalization, ushering in a paradigm shift in how we do things from simple and traditional means to a more digitalized...

In the modern sporting arena, competition is no longer confined to the 90 minutes on a pitch or the seconds on a track. We have entered an era where sports is a sophisticated global ecosystem powered...