In the dazzling entertainment world, where dreams of stardom can quickly overshadow reason, countless artistes sign contracts that seem like golden tickets to fame and fortune.
Yet, the harsh reality is that many of these contracts are traps—laden with clauses that stifle creativity, drain earnings, and, in some cases, bind artistes into unending cycles of exploitation. It is no longer uncommon that every year, new headlines emerge about disputes between artistes and their record labels, most of which could have been avoided with the proper guidance.
Nigerian music stars have often been caught in legal quagmires due to the complexity of contract terms. Stars like Kizz Daniel, Runtown, Cynthia Morgan, Vector, Mercy Chinwo, Shalipopi, and many others highlight the necessity of this step.
To address this recurring issue, PREMIUM TIMES spoke to seasoned entertainment lawyers who shared five actionable steps every aspiring or established artiste must take before signing a…
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