Olisa Adibua, Juma Jux, Stonebwoy, ID Cabasa Lead Key Conversations Ahead of 9th AFRIMA at Africa Music Business Summit
Top figures in Africa’s music ecosystem converged at the Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) as conversations intensified ahead of the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The summit brought together influential voices shaping the continent’s sound, business structure, and global positioning.
Renowned broadcaster Olisa Adibua, Tanzanian star Juma Jux, Ghanaian heavyweight Stonebwoy, and veteran Nigerian producer ID Cabasa were among the industry leaders who anchored panel sessions and keynote discussions at the event. Their conversations focused on music ownership, global expansion, digital monetisation, and the evolving business models powering Afrobeats and African music at large.
Participants examined how African artists can better control their intellectual property while building sustainable careers beyond hit singles. The role of collaborations, branding, touring, and data-driven distribution strategies also featured prominently in the dialogue, reflecting the fast-changing realities of the global music market.
Speaking at the summit, panelists emphasised the importance of structure, transparency, and collaboration among creatives, labels, and policymakers. With African music enjoying unprecedented international attention, speakers stressed that long-term success depends on intentional business practices and strategic investment in talent development.
The Africa Music Business Summit serves as a critical lead-up platform to AFRIMA, setting the tone for industry growth, policy engagement, and continental unity. As anticipation builds for the 9th AFRIMA awards, the summit reinforced Africa’s readiness to not only export music but also shape global music conversations on its own terms.
