Why Nollywood Can’t Freely Feature Afrobeats Tracks

Nigerian filmmaker and director Dami Twitch says Nollywood producers no longer have free access to Afrobeats songs in their films. On a popular podcast, he explained that many artists have signed publishing deals with foreign companies. That means producers must pay hefty licensing fees before they can legally include those tracks. Twitch warns that most independent filmmakers lack the budget to cover these costs. He says only big studios or well-funded investors can now afford Afrobeats-filled soundtracks, putting the usual film-music synergy under pressure.

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