THE FIVE STAGES OF EVERY AFROBEATS CONTRACT FIGHT
Stage 1: Nobody Has Money
Artist is struggling.
Label is taking a risk.
Everyone is friends.
Everyone is family.
Everyone is excited.
The artist thinks:
“This person changed my life.”
The label thinks:
“I’m investing in the future.”
No problems yet.
Stage 2: The Label Invests
The label spends money on:
* studio sessions
* producers
* videos
* accommodation
* feeding
* transportation
* marketing
* PR
* radio
* influencer campaigns
The artist sees success.
The label sees expenses.
This is where perspectives begin to differ.
Stage 3: The Artist Blows Up
Now the artist becomes famous.
Streams increase.
Shows increase.
Brand deals arrive.
Fans arrive.
Money arrives.
Now a new thought enters the artist’s mind:
“Why am I giving these people so much money?”
This is where most problems begin.
Stage 4: Contract Review
The artist finally reads the contract properly.
They discover things like:
* ownership of masters
* revenue splits
* term length
* options
* exclusivity
* publishing clauses
Then they become angry.
Stage 5: War
Suddenly:
* songs disappear
* lawsuits appear
* interviews start
* fans take sides
* social media explodes
The relationship collapses.
That is Also a big fact !
But you see , it's not the DSPs fault
It is what the reality of Music Business is today
Labels and Artistes, as always, somehow believe it's not their job to invest back in the structure . Well, as long as bankers, Tech Bros/Sis and VCs are the ones finding answers to the problems , they will always get the better value and not the music
It’s not on a party to explain what a contract is to the other party.
Actually, in some cases the other party may turn around to say the way they explained was to confuse me and I just agreed.
So no let everyone get their legal advice separately.
The abduction of the Chibok girls in 2014 triggered a global movement. One school abduction was enough to unite Nigerians, attract international attention, and place enormous pressure on the government through the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
Yet, what has happened since then should trouble every Nigerian.
Under President Buhari's eight years in office, Nigeria witnessed about ten school abductions. Under President Tinubu's administration, in just three years, we have already recorded over ten school abductions.
Despite these repeated tragedies, there has been neither sustained national outrage nor significant international attention comparable to what followed Chibok.
This raises an important question: have we become so accustomed to insecurity that what once shocked our national conscience is now treated as normal?
At a time when millions of Nigerians are grappling with insecurity, poverty, and hardship, it is deeply troubling that those in power appear more focused on political calculations and preparations for the next election than on addressing the urgent challenges confronting our people.
It is, therefore, no surprise that some observers have labelled us a "Now Disgraced Nation". While we do not agree with any attempt to define our great country by its present difficulties, we must acknowledge that persistent insecurity, economic hardship, and leadership failure have damaged our reputation and standing among nations.
The answer is not denial, propaganda, or political distraction. The answer is leadership that is competent, compassionate, accountable, and genuinely committed to the welfare and security of the Nigerian people.
The Nigerian youth must not become indifferent. We must all refuse to normalise failure.
Young Nigerians - Take back your country!
A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO
The S.I Unit of FAILURE and INHUMANITY
The guts to campaign for reelection with this Abomination governance is High Level Witchcraft ❗️
Stopping Tinubu and the APC gang in 2027 should be a National Patriotic Decision ❗️