African Music Summit (AMS) London 2024

The African Music Summit is the premier global gathering for music industry professionals focused on the African music scene. Founded by Chiedozie Onuora, Ramon Olaleye, and iKECHUKWU Onuorah, AMS connects industry leaders, artists, and enthusiasts to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth in the global music landscape.

Theme:

"POPULAR MUSIC IS AFRICAN MUSIC - AFRICAN MUSIC IS POPULAR MUSIC: A Constant Catalyst for Contemporary Dance Music"

Key Topics:

1. " Afrobeats Phenomenon”: Decoding the Global Takeover
2. "Tech Meets Tradition": Digital Dynamics: How Streaming and Social Media are Reshaping African Music
3. "Bridging Continents": Strategies for successful cross-cultural collaborations
4. "The African Rhythm Revolution": Tracing African influences - The Backbone of Contemporary Dance Music

Sponsors and Supporters:

Primary Sponsor:

PPL Music

Supported by:

BPI, BMRU, The Beat London 103.6fm, The Omniverse Africa, Punch, and UNESCO

Target Audience:

AMS 2024 will bring together a diverse group of music industry professionals, including executives from major labels, streaming platforms, independent African music powerhouses, investors, and creative innovators from both Western and African markets.

Online Streaming:

To maximise our reach and impact, the event will be streamed online ensuring participation from industry practitioners across the continent.

Why AMS Matters:

As African music continues to reshape the global music landscape, AMS provides a crucial platform for discussing opportunities, challenges, and strategies in this dynamic market. Your expertise and insights would be invaluable in shaping these important conversations and driving the industry forward.

The Theme :

"POPULAR MUSIC IS AFRICAN MUSIC - AFRICAN MUSIC IS POPULAR MUSIC: A Constant Catalyst for Contemporary Dance Music"

underscores a profound truth often overlooked in music history. African music has not merely been influencing popular music recently; it has been a fundamental force shaping global musical landscapes for over five centuries.At AMS 2024, we aim to present compelling evidence and research supporting this claim, tracing the African rhythms, harmonies, and musical traditions that have permeated genres from Blues and Jazz to Rock, Reggae, Pop, Latin, and Electronic Dance music. This historical perspective is crucial now, as the African music business gains unprecedented global attention. This will be done alongside highlighting the role of African music in influencing todays global music culture.

By exploring this narrative, we seek to empower African music professionals to drive and shape the conversation around their musical heritage and its global impact. This approach opens up new avenues for business opportunities, cultural exchange, and artistic collaboration.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) Office, 1 Upper James Street, London, United Kingdom