Foza Fawehinmi

Foza Fawehinmi is a distinguished creative industry professional with a multifaceted career in entertainment law and business. A graduate of Babcock University (Nigeria) and the Quantic School of Business and Technology (Washington DC), she leverages her legal expertise (2014 Bar admission) and MBA to navigate the complex landscape of the music industry.

Industry Accolades:

• Future Award for Young Lawyer of the Year (2022): Recognition for her legal prowess and contributions to the field.

Shaping the Creative Scape, Foza's achievements includes: 

• Sync & Sample Clearance Maestro: Over 50 placements for Afrobeats music in major productions like The Black Book, Gangs of Lagos, Ted Lasso, Coldplay, MTV Shuga, and more.
• Talent Incubator Visionary: Co-founder of The Sarz Academy, nurturing the next generation of Afrobeats stars (P.Priime, Tempoe).
• Publishing Powerhouse: Established Greenlight Music Publishing, representing top producers like Andre Vibes.
• Dealmaking Expertise: Secured lucrative recording deals with Sony Music France, Onerpm, and Sony Music Publishing for her artists.
• Legacy & Estate Management: Preserved the legacies of musical giants like Premier Music, Ivory Music, Tabansi Records, and Dagrin.
• Intellectual Property (IP) Valuation Expert: Provided valuable IP valuation services to music companies.
• Policy Contributor

Foza's vision goes beyond her impressive track record. She is a leader with a passion for gender equity, balance, and advocacy and overall advocacy for a creative industry owned by Africans propelling its stories to the global stage.