On Saturday, 27 June 2026, KENNA Partner Okey Ekweanya lent his expertise to the conversation at the Africa Technology Expo 2026 joining fellow thought leaders for a panel on Embedded policy: The politics of Govtech.
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@Yusra_Suedi Thank you Dr Suedi for these short explainers which are quickly growing on us. I thought I was reading wrong days ago when I went through major headlines and the White House statement itself.
On October 22-23, 2025, KENNA's Partner, Nimma Jo-Madugu and Senior Associate, Qudus Adeoye recently led sessions at a training workshop organized by the Embassy of Spain, titled "Empowering Artists: Navigating Contracts in the Art World."
In the first session, Qudus provided a clear guide to Intellectual Property (IP). He explained how tools like copyright, trademarks, and patents help artists protect their creations. He emphasized the important distinction between the right to earn money from art and the right to have one's name attached to it and protect its reputation. Qudus also covered updates to Nigerian copyright law and walked the audience through common art contracts, from commission to sale agreements.
Nimma followed with a masterclass on negotiating art contracts. She equipped artists with practical tactics, such as knowing their best and worst alternatives before signing, and the power of taking time to review a deal. She highlighted specific contract clauses to watch out for, including vague payment terms and licenses that never expire. Nimma also clarified the essential rights and obligations for artists and their partners, covering everything from payment and creative control to insurance and marketing.
The workshop concluded on a high note, with participants praising the sessions for being incredibly insightful and accessible.
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In our latest spotlight, our Senior Associate shares how his personality, early exposure, and commitment to personal development shaped his journey. He encourages young lawyers to stay open-minded and persevere as they explore different career paths.
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@tolamankind Spot on, boss. If I can add, you would not only win the man in the box over with a gentle (yet firm) approach, but also the Judex. Same goes for the viewers in media. Hostility immediately triggers...
@LuizaJarovsky I don't think the recent Ghibli Studio Effect has raised any new issue different from those underlying the pending AI Copyright Suits. If anything, it's making "more real" the issues or threats if you may. Finding a middle ground appears most practical approach for the parties.
@Efemenaa_ Hey Boss. Would you say it's the way we practise law or it is the inherent nature of law - particularly interpretation - the proverbial "Blind Men Description of the Elephant"?