When the African Union launched its 38th summit in Addis Ababa this year, it marked one of the continent’s boldest moves to demand accountability for centuries of slavery, colonialism and exploitation. But words carry consequences, and some cannot be used. Terms seem to be a taboo subject with former colonial powers, especially the words apology…
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa is a Nigerian entertainment lawyer, recently named to Billboard’s 2025 Top Music Lawyers list. This honor recognizes him as one of the most influential legal figures shaping today’s music industry. Ayinoluwa’s firm, Lagos-based Hightower Solicitors, is widely regarded as Africa’s premier music law firm, with a client roster that includes some of Afrobeats’…
