Speakers

Obi Asika

Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) | Co-Convener, AMS at Omniverse Africa 2026

One of the founding architects of Nigeria's commercial music industry. Built Storm 360 into a leading indigenous label at a time when there was no roadmap for what Nigerian music could become commercially. He now leads Nigeria's national arts and culture infrastructure as Director General of the NCAC, appointed by President Tinubu in January 2024. He carries the private sector history and the public sector mandate simultaneously.

IKECHUKWU (Black PHARAOH) Onuorah

Co-Producer, AMS | Co-Founder, SEM

Godwin Tom

Managing Director, Sony Music Publishing Nigeria

Inaugural MD of Sony Music Publishing Nigeria, the first West African office opened by the world's number one music publisher. Former CEO of iManage Africa, where he managed Wizkid, MI Abaga, and others. Founder of the Music Business Academy for Africa.

Chinedu Chukwuji PhD

Chief Lead IP Administrator, PurpleBlue Entertainment Solutions Limited

Specialist in intellectual property administration and rights infrastructure in Nigeria. His work sits at the intersection of IP management and the structural systems that determine how Nigerian music rights are documented, administered, and monetised.

Foza Fawehinmi

President, Digital Music Commerce and Exchange Limited

Award-winning entertainment lawyer and IP valuation specialist. Leads a pan-African IP valuation and catalogue management company operating across Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Ivory Coast. Has brokered deals worth over million of dollars and advised Sub-Saharan African governments on IP policy.

Adé Adefolalu (Uncle ADÉ)

SVP, GrooveUP | Founder, The Blueprint Music Business Institute

Over 30 years of cross-border music industry experience spanning management, independent label ownership, artist development, and music business education. Mentored Grammy and MOBO-winning artists. Lectured at the University of Westminster and the University of West London.

Isioma Idigbe

Senior Partner, Punuka Law Firm (Personal Capacity)

Senior Partner at one of Nigeria's foremost entertainment law practices. Has represented publishers, labels, and artists across multiple jurisdictions. Deep expertise in music contracts, rights registration, and the legal frameworks governing Nigerian and international music rights.

Michael Odiong

CEO, Premier Records Limited | Acting Chairman, MPAN (Personal Capacity)

CEO of Premier Records and Premier Music Publishing Company Limited, Nigeria's oldest and largest music catalogue owner. Acting Chairman of MPAN, representing over 38,000 members and tracking over 450,000 songs. Central figure in Nigerian music publishing reform.