Legal Counsel for Music Executives, Afrobeats Leaders & Creative Entrepreneurs
Structuring Deals. Protecting Rights. Navigating U.S.- Africa Expansion.
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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 grounded in the business of music, not just the performance layer.
We are also proud to be recognized as the go-to U.S. entertainment law firm for Afrobeats and Africa-to-America crossover professionals. From global releases and sync licensing to cross-border joint ventures, the focus is on structuring deals for protection, scalability, and long-term value.
We Represent:
- Music Executives & Label Owners
- Talent Managers & Business Representatives
- Artist-Founders & Music Entrepreneurs
- Producers & Publishing Admins
- Afrobeats & U.S. – Africa Music Ventures
Music Law Matters We Handle
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Publishing, Licensing, and Administration
- Joint Ventures and Deal Structuring
- Copyright Strategy and Trademark Protection
- International Expansion and Distribution
- Label and Artist-Entrepreneur Advisory
- Dispute resolution (negotiation, mediation, or litigation when needed)
About the Attorney
Ms. Uduak is a California-based entertainment attorney advising executives and dealmakers across the global music industry, with particular depth in Afrobeats and U.S.-Africa expansion. 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