Beats and Billions: How VC is Revolutionizing Africa's Music Scene / EP.34

In this special episode of IN THE VALLEY, we delve into the intersection of music, technology, and venture capital, spotlighting how these forces shape Africa's cultural exports. Featuring insights from ‪@MavinRecords‬ COO and early VC backers, we discuss Rema's global hit "Calm Down" and its implications following Mavin's sale to Universal Music Group. Join industry leaders as they explore the evolving VC landscape and its vital role in promoting African culture.

We extend a special thanks to the National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) for enabling these powerful discussions in Atlanta, creating a platform where critical conversations about Africa’s investment landscape can thrive.

Disclaimer : This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only, no content of the conversation should be considered as investment advice.

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Chapters:

00:00 : 01:00 Trailer
04:15 : 10:28 Funding Winter was late to Africa
10:32 : 12:39 Culture is on its way to decentralization
14:37 : 16:54 Invest in the future through Africa
17:00 : 22:58 Kupanda Capital X Mavin Records mission to scale Afrobeats globally
23:01: 25:34 Don Jazzy & creative talent vs executive talent
25:38 : 25:52 MAVIN Future Five Program
25:52 : 27:27 Tech breaking barriers and African Music conquers
27:28 : 30:55 Afrobeats Went Global against all odds
30:51 : 32:00 We are similar with tendency to create differences
32:05 : 36:31 How UMG invested in MAVIN?
37:20 : 41:06 Silverbacks and Netflix
42:03 : 50: 34 Building Capital Sustainability
50:39 : 52:47 What’s in the pipeline of MAVIN Records?
52:50 : 54:07 Finding the Right Partners is Fundamental
54:13 : 56:13 Exciting Projects Are on the Way
56:40 : 58:50 An Interesting Question from the Audience

If you want to know more about our guests click here:
Abi Mustapha-Maduakor, CEO of AVCA https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-musta...


Linda Oramasionwu-Leverette, Founding Partner of Kupanda Capital
https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ora...

Wale Ayeni, Managing Director at Helios Digital Ventures
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wale-ayen...

Peter Tega Oghenejobo, COO of Mavin Records
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-teg...


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