The 4th episode of the Afro Digital Music Podcast is in 2 parts.   We had a call with Ademola Ogundele, Founder and CEO of NotJustOk and discussed the past,current and future status of the Nigerian and African music and the role played by platforms such as NotJustOk.  Topics Discussed:  The initial reception from the music community.The appetite for digital content in Nigeria and the rest of the continent.The role of the internet & digital platforms in the growth of Nigerian music.Formalization of the African market due to digital content consumption.Challenges to the African musician in the digital environment.Digital Music v The Alaba Market. In Music News: Afro artists signing international deals: Ayo Jay, Alikiba etc  COSON lawsuit against MTN The IFPI Digital Music Report & the "value gap" SABC's 90% Local Content Quota on State Owned Radio in ZA BET Awards Best International Act: Africa Nominations  DOWNLOAD Part 1 Recorded 26 May 2016  If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This is the 3rd installment of the podcast and we tackle the most interesting and informative topic yet. We sat down with Tsholo Moraba and chopped it up on music publishing in South Africa and the continent at large looking at challenges and potential growth. Topics covered in this episode: Publishing in Africa: Challenges and potential Difference between production & commercial music Collaborations on the continent Digital Impact on Publishing Industry Future of publishing In Music News: SXSW Sony ATV & The Micheal Jackson Estate SAMRO CEO moves to UMG Major labels expansions DOWNLOAD Episode recorded on 15 March 2016 If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

We're back with the 2nd episode. We speak to Niel Naidoo from Africori about digital music aggregators. Africori is a a digital aggregator that specialises in African music. Topics covered in this episode: What is Content Aggregation Prospects of African Digital Music  Reception of African Music Africori initiatives around transparency.  In Music News: RIAA certifications and streaming  Kalawa Jazmee/ Universal  Tidal  Warner & Sony pledge to share proceeds from Spotify IPO with artists  episode recorded Friday 12 February 2015 DOWNLOAD If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This is a platform where an African perspective is given to the ongoing digital music discussion. The podcast aims to give a platform to share ideas about and around the growth and development of digital music across the continent. Different topics are tackled by people who work with in the industry each episode in a bid to share knowledge and expertise.

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The very first episode takes a look at digital music licensing in Africa with Mr Warrick Percy from the Composers, Authors and Publishers Association (CAPASSO). Topics covered in this episode: Mechanical Rights in South Africa Digital Music Licensing Digital Music Penetration In Africa How Direct Licences Affect CMO's In Music News: Deezer Raises $100 million  Spotify Acquires Soundwave & Cord Project Soundcloud Agreements With PRS & Universal  Davido Signs With Sony Music Global:  Episode recorded 23 January 2016 DOWNLOAD If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element