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Record Label Agreements: 5 Key Considerations Before Signing a Music Contract

by Trusted | Aug 25, 2025 | Insights, Entertainment, Music, Nigeria, Nigerian Law

A record label agreement is a contract between an artist (or band) and a record label[i]. It describes the guidelines that the label will follow while marketing, distributing, and promoting the artist’s music. In return, the artist consents to provide recorded...

Legal Rights and Remedies available to Record Labels and Artists

by Trusted | Jul 2, 2025 | Insights, Music, Nigeria, Nigerian Law

In Nigeria’s vibrant music scene, record labels are constantly discovering fresh talents and signing new artists, driving the industry to new heights. Yet once the excitement of signing a record deal fades, many labels and artists may find themselves trapped in...

Machala, Caterefe vs Berri Tiga : Understanding split sheets and ownership in music

by Trusted | Oct 7, 2022 | Business, Entertainment, Music, Nigeria, Technology

Recently, social media has been filled with news over the controversy surrounding the ownership rights of Machala. Machala is a single that was jointly released by Carter Efe and Berri Tiga and which eventually became a hit. However, a dispute regarding the ownership...