Lagos: Stakeholders from across Africa and the global music ecosystem will converge in Lagos for the Africa Music Business Summit, a flagship event of the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), designed to drive conversations on ownership, monetisation, and the future of the continent’s creative economy.
Mr Michael Osunnuyi, AFRIMA’s PR and Media Relations Manager, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos.
The summit will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
The summit is expected to bring together artists, executives, investors, policymakers, and media professionals to grow Africa’s expanding music industry.
The theme, ‘Connect, Build, Own: Monetising Africa’s Music Revolution,’ highlights AFRIMA’s focus on ownership, infrastructure development, financing, and a strong continental value chain.
Award-winning broadcaster Mr Larry Madowo will host the event, alongside television host and actor Ms Mojibade Sosanya.
Panel sessions will be moderated by Mr Landry Gnamba of Côte d’Ivoire, Mr Nde Ndifonka of Cameroon, and Ms Victoria Nkong of Nigeria.
The keynote address will be delivered by the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Anna Westerholm.
Confirmed speakers include Mr Sipho Dlamini of Universal Music South Africa, Ms Karima Damir of Universal Music MENA, and Ghanaian executive, Mr Francis Doku.
Others are Moroccan publisher Mr Mustapha Ettouil, Sweden-based executive Mr Georg Heritlitz, Storm Records founder Mr Olisa Adibua, and producer Mr ID Cabasa.
Early sessions will examine creative economy infrastructure, focusing on policies, systems, and platforms needed to turn musical talent into sustainable income.
Another discussion will address ownership, rights protection, branding, and monetisation strategies across Africa’s music value chain.
Sessions will also explore global stardom, media partnerships, and financing models to sustainably scale Africa’s music ecosystem.