Introduction to Music Business in Africa

Introduction to Music Business in Africa

Contact Hours: 12

 

Class 1: African Music Industry History

Learning Outcomes:

1. Learn about opportunities that attracted majors to Africa in the 70s and 80s.
2. Understand elements that led to the growth of the music industry in the 90s and 2000s
3. Understand the roles of current stakeholders in the future of the African Music industry

 

Class 2: Music and The African Economy

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding how other sectors of the economy interact with the music and creative industries
2. Gain knowledge of challenges hindering the growth of the music industry in Africa
3. Identifying opportunities for growth and development in Africa’s music industry

 

Class 3: Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry

Learning Outcome:

1. Understanding of company structure and starting a company.
2. Identifying core roles needed in a company in the short and long term.

 

Class 4: Finance basics for Music Business

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding basic bookkeeping.
2. Basic understanding of resource management (financial, human).
3. Knowledge of tax management basics for Africa.