- Akinyemi Ayinoluwa discussed his shift to music law after his career as an entertainer, songwriter, and composer.
- Akinyemilaw was the lead singer of the now-defunct 100 Degrees boy band.
- He made this change to deepen his passion and impact the Nigerian music industry.
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, Partner and Co-founder of HighTower Solicitors and Advocates, discussed his shift to music law after his career as an entertainer, songwriter, and composer.
Akinyemi AYinoluwa, also known as Akinyemilaw, he was the lead singer of the now-defunct 100 Degrees boy band. He made this change to deepen his passion and impact the Nigerian music industry.
He studied law at the University of Lagos and gained hands-on experience as an associate at Wemimo Ogunde & Co and Awokoya & Co. Eventually, he co-founded HighTower Solicitors and Advocates to advocate for artists, music producers, and writers, ensuring their intellectual property rights are protected.
In a recent interview, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa shared what motivated him to chase new goals after leaving his singing career.
“One of the thing that pushed me into doing music law is the fact that having once been an entertainer, I felt like I am a part of the music community. So I wanted to use my knowledge of law to advance the careers of artists and producers in the industry,” Ayinoluwa said in an interview.
Speaking further, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa said: “And also I found myself bringing two things that I am passionate about together, law and music, because I am passionate about law and want to use it to shape the society and life better and I am passionate about music due to my journey in music and it has been keeping me going on”.
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, a business manager, offers a range of valuable services. He has penned numerous articles on music law, estate planning, and commercial transactions. He is in high demand for speaking engagements and teaching sessions on these topics.
With hard work and a clear vision, his client list continues to expand, featuring notable figures such as I.D Cabasa, Magicsticks, Niphkeys, Andre Vibes, Kukbeatz, Masterkraft, Blaq Jerzee, Northboi, Rexxie, Jaypizzle, RunCheck, Larry Lanes, Tuzi, and many others.
Akinyemilaw shared his thoughts on the music industry in the country, explaining how musicians, producers, and record labels can collaborate effectively to gain benefits while steering clear of conflicts.
”I think the music industry is getting better in Nigeria. Yes, there are many sad stories as regarding artists, producers deals and treatments but I believe with knowledge and fantastic representation and wisdom to advise that people like myself gives; it helps to aid musicians monetize their talents and content properly. Trust me, we do our best to guide this people but they have a mind of their own and they might not accept whatever suggestions you make at times,” Akinyemi Ayinoluwa stated.
