Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

Tourism is a cornerstone to Uganda's economic ambitions. In 2024, the country welcomed 1.37 million international visitors earning UGX 4.8 trillion (approximately USD 1.28 billion) in foreign exchange, a 26 per cent...

The hospitality market is experiencing unprecedented growth in artificial intelligence (AI) investment, reflecting the industry's recognition that AI offers substantial opportunities to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.

A recent decision by the Federal High Court in favour of a popular Lagos hotel underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to music and content broadcasting within the premises of Nigerian...

The South African Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has introduced the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill (the "Bill") in the National Assembly.

A Kenyan court addressed the quantum of damages in a copyright infringement case involving exclusive English Premier League broadcasting rights, where the plaintiff sought USD 1.7 million...

Creativity is the heartbeat of a nation. The stories we tell, the songs we sing, the art we share-all of these define who we are as a people. As lawyers and advocates for justice, we must ensure that the law not only protects rights but also honors the imagination and cultural soul of our society. Recently, the respected author Alex Abreham expressed his deep frustration when his literary work was illegally adapted, performed, and circulated on platforms such as TikTok, radio, and other media outlets-without his consent.

The new Mass Media Proclamation 1238/2021 has introduced significant changes to the previous legal regime governing the media. The law has introduced commendable legal provisions that provide greater protection and space for media freedom as well as more flexibility with regard to investments in the media industry. In this brief commentary, we will provide the major changes made in the new Mass Media proclamation briefly.

Following the plea, the presiding judge ordered that the Defendant be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending a scheduled ruling on his bail application.

In the modern sporting arena, competition is no longer confined to the 90 minutes on a pitch or the seconds on a track. We have entered an era where sports is a sophisticated global ecosystem powered...

Following the plea, the presiding judge ordered that the Defendant be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending a scheduled ruling on his bail application.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in the music industry, or in any industry for that matter. In at least the past two (2) years, we have seen AI used to produce songs, generate and modify vocals, and write lyrics.

Nigeria's music community marked a milestone as the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) confirmed the receipt of ₦1.2 billion from the country's newly activated Copyright Levy.