Globally-reaching music label Amelia Songs seals a publishing deal with Kobalt
In a significant move to support African songwriters and artists, independent music publishing company Amelia Songs has entered into a global partnership with Kobalt. This partnership aims to increase investment in new African songwriting talent, streamline licensing, and provide global publishing support and enhanced rights management.
Kenny McGoff, Kobalt's head of creative UK & GSA, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration. He noted that Akinyemi Ayinoluwa's talent and entrepreneurial spirit make Amelia a compelling destination for African writers and artists.
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, the founder of Amelia Songs, welcomed the partnership. He described it as more than just a business deal, but a powerful amplification of their efforts to nurture songwriters with world-class talent and untold stories.
With Kobalt's global reach, technology, and financial support, Amelia Songs can now move faster, go further, and unlock opportunities previously only dreamed of. These opportunities include film and TV placements, international co-writes, and fairer royalty outcomes.
The partnership offers several key benefits for African songwriters, producers, and creators. They will receive worldwide publishing services, ensuring fair and timely payments for their work. The partnership also provides improved global exposure via Kobalt’s expansive network and resources.
Professional management of copyrights and licensing is another advantage, which can lead to increased revenue streams and protection of intellectual property internationally. The partnership empowers emerging African talent by providing infrastructure that supports their careers on a global scale.
By joining forces with Kobalt, Amelia Songs ensures its roster benefits from advanced technology and rights expertise. This partnership addresses longstanding challenges of royalty collection and music rights exploitation that African creators traditionally face.
With Kobalt's backing, Amelia Songs can now offer competitive global deals, seamless global administration, and creative opportunities that were previously out of reach. The partnership eases administrative burdens for Amelia Songs, allowing them to focus more on nurturing and developing their talented roster.
Over the past year, Amelia Songs has hosted over a dozen writing camps in Lagos and internationally, connecting a new generation of African songwriters and producers with global collaborators. This strategic alliance aims to supercharge Amelia Songs' mission of amplifying African songwriting and storytelling on the global stage.
McGoff, in conclusion, stated that Kobalt is excited and pleased to be working with Amelia Songs, expressing his gratitude to Akinyemi for choosing Kobalt as Amelia Songs' worldwide publishing partner.
The music publishing industry is experiencing a boost as Amelia Songs, an independent company, enters a global partnership with Kobalt. This alliance aims to increase investment in African songwriting talent, streamline licensing, and offer global publishing support, all for the purpose of enhancing rights management. With Kobalt's global reach, technology, and financial support, Amelia Songs can now provide opportunities previously unattainable, such as film and TV placements, international co-writes, and fairer royalty outcomes. This partnership benefits African songwriters, producers, and creators by giving them worldwide publishing services, improved global exposure, professional management of copyrights and licensing, and a competitive edge in the global market.
