Money, Power, and the Future of African Music

African music went global—but global success raises new questions.

In Part Two of this AfroWay series, James Mabinda examines what happens after the breakthrough. Who gets paid? Who owns the rights? And how are governments and industries responding to Africa’s growing cultural and economic power?

This episode explores streaming royalties, copyright systems, government support, cross-border collaborations, and the future opportunities for African artists in film, gaming, live music, and global partnerships.

If African music is the sound of today, this conversation defines the business and power structures of tomorrow.