The Media, Entertainment, Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Team at PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors, led by Partner Isioma Idigbe, is proud to announce its contribution to the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL) 2025 publication titled “Music Without Borders: Hot Legal Topics in the Music Business After the First Quarter of the 21st Century.”
The firm’s dedicated chapter titled; “AI-Generated Music and Copyright Ownership: Who Gets Paid? – A Nigerian Perspective”, co-authored by Isioma Idigbe (Partner) and Decency Nkume (Associate), examines the complex intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright law, and royalty entitlements in Nigeria’s evolving music and entertainment industry. It explores pressing issues around authorship, data use in AI training, and the economic implications for creators in an increasingly AI-driven world.
The publication which was launched during the 2025 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), brings together leading global experts to discuss emerging legal challenges within the entertainment and creative sectors. It reflects international collaboration on defining the future of copyright and technological innovation in music.
Under Isioma Idigbe’s leadership, PUNUKA has built a strong reputation as one of Nigeria’s foremost firms for media, entertainment, and intellectual property law. Recognized by IP STARS as a Notable Practitioner and head of PUNUKA’s Media & Entertainment Practice, she continues to shape discourse around IP protection and the creative economy across Africa and globally.
For book purchase and further details about the IAEL publication, please visit the IAEL website. PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors offers legal and advisory expertise across multiple sectors, with a strong commitment to advancing innovation, intellectual property, and creative industry growth in Africa. Visit www.punuka.com to learn more.
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