Ghana to host 2025 African Music Business Dialogue on 28 March

The event will be held under the theme Unlocking Africa’s creative potential. It will feature key African music industry players to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities. The conference serves as a platform for networking, education, and collaboration among artists, managers, producers, record labels, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders.

Confirmed speakers include Albert Nii Ayi Tagoe (chartered management accountant/author), Kim Poole (performing artist & founder of Teaching Artist Institute), Albert Sarpong (Cinema 57 general manager), Ruddy Kwakye (media personality/producer), Stanley Khoza (AIRCO vice president), Nyiwa Katalayi (artist), Enoch ‘Trigmatic’ Nana Yaw Oduro-Agyei (AMBD founder and musician), Zamani Ndimane (Def Jam consultant), Bobby Banson (lawyer), Dellasie Aning (artist), Chris Attoh (producer) and Oumar Diagne (communication consultant).

AMBD’s key objectives are to foster discussions on the business aspects of African music, promote collaboration between African and international music markets, and educate industry stakeholders on essential topics such as copyright, royalties, and digital distribution. The conference also aims to address challenges related to touring, live performances, and music monetisation while supporting the development of sustainable careers in the music industry.

In previous editions, AMBD has hosted notable speakers and industry experts, covering a wide range of topics, including music streaming, intellectual property, artist branding, and funding opportunities. It has also facilitated valuable networking opportunities that have led to successful business partnerships and collaborations.

Interested participants may register for the conference here.