While Afrobeats and other African sounds are dominating international charts, organisers of the Africa Music Business Roundtable (AMBR) say the focus must now shift towards building sustainable business structures that ensure creators, rights holders, and investors derive greater value from the industry’s rapid growth.
This year’s event, the second edition of the Africa Music Business Roundtable and Music Tech Nigeria is taking place in Lagos from 16 to 18 July 2026, will feature robust discussions on music monetisation, copyright administration, artificial intelligence, music publishing, industrialised streaming fraud, data integrity, digital distribution, investment opportunities, music technology, intellectual property protection, licensing, policy development, creator economy, and the future of Africa’s music business.
The Africa Music Business Roundtable will take place on 16 and 17 July, while Music Tech Nigeria takes place on 18 July. The programme includes a keynote presentation by Mr Obi Asika, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the
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