Luminate is launching a framework to identify and measure AI-generated music. The data company, whose numbers power Billboard’s charts, says its CONNECT platform “can now flag AI-generated songs and artists worldwide,” with the labels reaching customers and partners later this year. Those labels are not visible in CONNECT yet. “We’ve built the capability in our…
Entertainment Toke Makinwa Quick Read Toke also revealed that she dislikes dislikes being addressed as “Sis,” arguing that people sometimes use the term before eventually becoming adversaries. Nigerian entrepreneur and media personality Toke Makinwa has weighed in on the conversation surrounding mis-labeling individuals in casual and professional environments. The actress, while speaking via her Instagram…
Allow us to make a prediction. In five years, the major music companies will not only be scouring the web for AI infringement, they will also be issuing legal letters directly to the perpetrators… using AI. Sound far-fetched? It isn’t. It’s sitting inside a pair of patent applications published by the US Patent and Trademark…
Major record companies have filed a rebuttal to the US government’s support for Cox Communications in a copyright dispute that has been elevated to the Supreme Court. Cox Communications, one of the US’s largest internet service providers, was sued by record labels including Sony Music Entertainment (the lead plaintiff), Universal Music Group and Warner Music…
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for submitting Rivers State’s 2025 budget to the National Assembly, describing the action as a violation of the 1999 Constitution and a direct threat to Nigeria’s democracy. In a press statement released on Thursday and signed by the…
…As Leaked Chats Expose Former HoS’ Distress Before Controversial Press Briefing The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted allegations made by the former Head of Service of the State, Dr. George Nwaeke, during a press briefing aired on Channels Television on Friday, March 28, 2025. Dr. Nwaeke in the briefing alleged that…
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published August 4, 2024. The organic food industry has grown tremendously over the past few decades, but concerns remain about the integrity of organic labeling and certification. In my eye-opening interview with organic industry watchdog Mark Kastel, he discusses the challenges facing organic consumers and…
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Operatives of NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate uncovered an illegal operation at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex, where expired alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages were being revalidated for resale. During the raid, two individuals were caught removing expired beverage labels and replacing them with falsified date markings. Newly printed labels, date-marking tools, and discarded expired…
In 2024, Nigeria’s music scene is buzzing with energy, and record labels are playing a huge role in shaping its future. From rising stars to big names, these labels are leading the way in Afrobeats and more. In this article, we take a look at the five best and most trending music record labels in…
