PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF MUSIC IN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

Abstract

The music industry comprises many innumerable activities; it involves so many individuals that have, in one way or the other, developed a music profession. This includes musicians who compose and perform the music, companies and professionals who create and sell recorded music, those that present live music performances, professionals who assist musicians with their careers, music educators, music journalists, musical instrument manufacturers and sellers, and music broadcasters/presenters, just to mention but a few. These professionals are all major stakeholders in determining the future of music and musicians in the music industry.