Legal Counsel for Music Executives, Afrobeats Leaders & Creative Entrepreneurs
Structuring Deals. Protecting Rights. Navigating U.S.–Africa Expansion.
Music Law for the Business Side of the Industry
The modern music industry is shaped by executives, strategists, and entrepreneurs who make things move, not just perform. And that’s exactly who we serve.
If you’re managing talent, building a music brand, negotiating publishing deals, or structuring partnerships, you need legal counsel that understands the business of music, not just the performance side.
We are also proud to be recognized as the go-to U.S. entertainment law firm for Afrobeats and Africa-to-America crossover professionals. Whether you’re negotiating sync rights for a global release or forming joint ventures across borders, we’re here to help structure your deal for maximum protection.
We Represent:
- Music Executives & Label Owners
- Talent Managers & Business Representatives
- Artist-Founders & Music Entrepreneurs
- Producers & Publishing Admins
- Afrobeats & U.S.–Africa Music Ventures
What We Handle
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Publishing, Licensing & Administration
- Joint Ventures & Deal Structuring
- Copyright Strategy & Trademark Protection
- International Expansion & Distribution
- Label & Artist-Entrepreneur Advisory
- Dispute resolution (negotiation, mediation, or litigation when needed)
About the Attorney
Ms. Uduak is a California-based entertainment attorney with extensive experience advising executives and dealmakers across the global music industry, particularly within the fast-growing Afrobeats space. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Africa-facing music law, she has helped shape the legal conversation for cross-border rights, representation, and industry development.
She has helped nurture a new generation of African entertainment lawyers, negotiated U.S.–Africa deals, and built thought leadership through a music law podcast (Africa Music Law) that:
- Ranked among the top business podcasts on Apple Podcasts Nigeria (2018)
- Featured in Apple Podcasts’ “New & Noteworthy” (2014)
- Cited in national & international law journals
- Content licensed by the Grammys’ Entertainment Law Initiative
- Followed by execs and creators from Hollywood to Lagos
Based in California | Serving Clients Worldwide
Let’s Talk Business
Schedule a legal strategy consultation today to align your music business goals with a strong legal foundation.