African Independent Records: Finding Global Success
Conference
African Independent Records: Finding Global Success
Speakers: Grace Ladoja (Homecoming), Dare Balogun (Homecoming)
Presented by HOMECOMING
This panel will explore the strategies and frameworks that independent artists and their teams can use to release records that achieve both financial success and cultural impact. By focusing on real-world examples and proven methods, this discussion will offer insights into the independent music industry, specifically in Africa and beyond. The conversation will touch on marketing strategies tailored to the African music landscape, team-building across the continent and internationally, and how radio, club promo, and grassroots movements can create million-dollar success stories.
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