Independent music publishing company Amelia Songs, founded by Nigerian music lawyer Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, has agreed a global partnership with Kobalt.
“The deal represents a major leap forward for the Pan-African creative company, giving its roster of African songwriters and producers access to Kobalt’s world-class infrastructure, global administration, international sync licensing network and expansive royalty collection capabilities,” said a statement. “Through this strategic alliance, Amelia Songs aims to supercharge its mission of amplifying African songwriting and storytelling on the global stage.”
The partnership directly addresses key challenges faced by African songwriters, producers and creators in reaching international markets, securing sync placements and collecting royalties across multiple territories and digital platforms.
“With Kobalt’s backing, Amelia Songs can now offer competitive global deals, seamless global administration, and creative opportunities that were previously out of reach,” added the statement.
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa said: “This isn’t just a business deal – it’s a powerful amplification of everything we’ve been building. At Amelia Songs, we’ve poured ourselves into nurturing songwriters with world-class talent and untold stories. With Kobalt’s global reach, technology and financial support, we can now move faster, go further, and unlock opportunities we once only dreamed of, from film and TV placements to international co-writes and fairer royalty outcomes.”
With Kobalt’s global reach, technology and financial support, we can now move faster, go further and unlock opportunities we once only dreamed of
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa
The new partnership will also streamline licensing, ease administrative burdens, and increase investment into both developing and signing new African songwriting talent.
Ayinoluw added: “We’re moving the future, this partnership is a promise to continue building careers for culturally impactful songwriters and producers across the continent and beyond.”
Kenny McGoff, Kobalt’s head of creative UK & GSA, said: “We're excited and pleased to be working with, and supporting Akinyemi and the Amelia roster. Akinyemi's talent and entrepreneurial spirit makes Amelia a compelling destination for African writers and artists. We're grateful to him for choosing Kobalt as his worldwide publishing partner”.
Over the past year, the company has hosted over a dozen writing camps across Lagos and internationally, connecting a new generation of African songwriters and producers with global collaborators.
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