Naledi Aphiwe YouTube Channel Removed Amid Dispute with Londie
South African singer Naledi Aphiwe's YouTube channel, which had accumulated 120 million views, has been taken down amid an escalating feud with Londi Mncwabe.
Who Controls an Artist’s Identity After a Brand Deal Ends?
An analysis by Afrocritik examines how brand deals can leave artists tied to corporate campaigns long after their commercial contracts have expired.
Mark Curry Defends Stance on 50 Cent Diddy Doc Credit Dispute
Mark Curry has defended his position after facing online backlash over a missing production credit on 50 Cent’s Netflix documentary examining Sean Combs.
SONY MUSIC STREAMING REVENUES TOPPED $2BN IN 2018, AS TOTAL SALES HIT $3.9BN
Sony’s global recorded music operation generated $3.92bn in revenue in the last calendar year – with streaming claiming over 50% of this sum. According to new financial figures posted by Sony
‘Music is the new yacht’ – trends in music/tech investment
The recorded-music industry has returned to growth, but what impact is that having on external investors (from venture-capital firms to high-net-worth individuals) and their willingness to back companies in and