Akinyemi Ayinoluwa (NG)

Akinyemi Ayinoluwa is a prominent music executive and founder of Amelia Songs, a talent management and publishing company that represents influential African songwriters and producers. Recognized by Billboard as one of the top music lawyers of 2025, he combines legal expertise with a creative vision to champion African talents and to advance African music on the global stage. A lawyer for 16 years, Akinyemi brings a unique perspective to the industry, having been a singer-songwriter and recording artist himself before he qualified as a lawyer. He is also a key figure in the growth of dance music, specifically Afro House in Nigeria, championing remarkable record producers, vocalists, and DJs in the genre.

He is the founder of Africa's largest songwriting competition, a groundbreaking platform now in its 7th edition. The competition, which has a strong presence in Nigeria and Ghana, is expanding into Tanzania and South Africa to discover and empower new talent. Through initiatives like the Secure the Bag program, Akinyemi is dedicated to educating beatmakers, record producers, musicians, and songwriters on the business of music, intellectual property, and revenue streams, fostering a more equitable creative ecosystem across Africa.