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Entertainment Power Moves That Will Be Taking Us Into 2018
January 15, 2018

It's the new year and to kick off the year, we look at the power moves that will be taking us into 2018 with Trevor Noah opening up the comedy industry, Lebo M taking advantage of the new Lion King buzz with a theatrical all South African cast world tour

Record Labels Can Help Drive Better ROI For Artists And Brands - Yay or Nay?
December 04, 2017

We started the show with our usual power moves and then get into the conversation with our guest, Lebogang Kgothadi brands and partnership's manager and Bayo Fatoba New Business and Live Manager and Universal Music Group, who join us to discuss the label

Every African Artist Should Have Their Music On Music Streaming Platforms
October 09, 2017

This week, what we are looking forward to at Dsicop Johannesburg and why every African artist should have their music on streaming platforms.

The Multi-Billion Dollar Africa's Music Business
September 14, 2017

A recent study of the entertainment sector by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) accountants showed rapid earnings growth in many African countries, fueled largely by live performances by local artists. In Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, revenue from

The Business of Reality TV Shows in Africa
July 17, 2017

In looking back through the history of reality TV it is interesting to see where the foundation for modern reality television began. One of history's most famous reality TV programs emerged in the late 40's, when Allen Funt brought Candid Camera into the

Sync Deal And Licensing - The Secret Billion Dollars Business
July 14, 2017

A music synchronization license, also known as a sync license, is a music license granted by the owner or composer of a particular piece of work. The license allows the licensee, or purchaser, the right to use the music in a visual piece, such as a movi

Entertainment Business in Africa - Power Moves This Week 23.6.17
July 14, 2017

On Wednesday Egg Films’ director Terence Neale became the first South African director ever to win a Grand Prix at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the world’s most prestigious advertising awards.  Kwese is also in the news this w

What's Going On With Africa's Pay TV Giant, Multichoice? - Entertainment Busines
July 14, 2017

Naspers is in talks to sell DSTV to MTN Group. Nigerian Court restrains Multichoice from increasing Pay TV, DSTV cost. DStv grows subscribers, but margins squeezed.

It Takes Only 12Months For a Musician to Be Broke After Their Last Hit!
May 21, 2017

On the average in Africa, an artist goes broke 12 months after his/her last hit; one of the reasons for this is because of the limited investment options suitable for the dynamics of their income. Today, we have a guest on the show, who would be breaking

Building A Streaming Service For Africa - Mdundo
March 03, 2017

How Mdundo music built the first music streaming platform to reach a Million active users per month. Martin Nielsen Co founder and CEO of Mdundo joins us to breakdown how they got it right.