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Oladipupo Lawal, Chairman of the Santabella Group, has urged the Nigerian government to protect the country’s music industry from the control of international companies. He highlighted the significant influence these companies have had on the Nigerian music market, raising concerns for the future of local artists. Lawal also praised the government’s support for local artists during the last election, but expressed worry over the rapid changes and dominance of international corporations in the industry.
The Chairman of the Santabella Group and the parent company of Santabella Music Empire Limited, Oladipupo Lawal, has called on the Federal government to rescue the Nigerian music industry from the grip of international companies.
Lawal also expressed his concerns over the stranglehold that international companies have on the Nigerian music market.
In a statement shared with journalists, the Santabella Group chairman explained that the Nigerian music industry has witnessed a significant transformation as international companies have asserted their interest and dominance, raising concerns about the future of local artists.
He commended the current Nigerian President’s initiatives in supporting local artists such as KONGA and CHUDDY K during the last election in February 2023.
Mr. Lawal expressed deep concern over the dramatic transformation of the music industry, with international corporations
