COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN MUSICAL WORKS IN NIGERIA. || EGHONGHON PEARL OKPERE, ESQ. & OBONG ANIEKAN-ABASI EKANEM, ESQ., ASSOCIATES, STRACHAN PARTNERS.


INTRODUCTION

As a universal language, music enriches our lives with happiness, inspiration, and passion. However, have you ever pondered how songwriters and musicians prevent unauthorized usage or duplication of their creative works? The legal instrument of copyright protection, which defends musical compositions, holds the key to the solution. The protection of these musical works becomes both a legal requirement and an artistic issue in an increasingly digital and linked society.  

This essay will examine the fundamentals of copyright, including its application to music, as well as the rights and obligations of creators. It will also highlight the difficulties that face those who produce music.

Attached below is the link to download the full essay.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xkjF5aNDotaC2EC1etqQrL8-tb0NhcIQSsy5Xfwh0Gg/edit?usp=drivesdk

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