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Are you passionate about music and have a keen eye for spotting trends and talent? Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit to co-lead a dynamic startup? Mumorev, a cutting-edge music and entertainment review platform, is seeking a visionary Co-Founder to join our team and revolutionize the way music is discovered and reviewed.

About Mumorev:

Mumorev is Africa’s first all encompassing entertainment platform that is aimed at creating authenticity and originality within the entertainment industry while also ensuring the growth of the industry.

It does this by creating an easy-to-use online platform where creatives in the entertainment industry can get their works assessed , reviewed and co-signed by professionals within their field before the work gets to the public or after it gets to the public.

The platform also provides a user based review system where users get to earn from giving reviews in their fields of interest .

MumoRev also provides a suite of legal and professional services such as entertainment law services, intellectual property rights protection and litigation via the legal section , image branding , record label establishment and publicity via the AnR section and funding , networking and entertainment service procurement via the forum.


Role: Co-Founder

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities:

-Collaborate with the founding team to develop and execute the company’s strategic vision and business plan.

-Oversee and manage alongside the team day-to-day operations including editorial, marketing, and business development.

-Cultivate partnerships with artists, writers, record labels, and other entertainment industry influencers.

-Drive user growth and engagement through innovative marketing and community-building strategies.

-Lead a team of passionate music reviewers and content creators.

-Ensure the platform remains at the forefront of music trends and industry developments.

What We’re Looking For :

-A deep passion for music and a strong understanding of the music industry.
-Experience in entrepreneurship, business development, or a leadership role in a related field.
-Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
-A collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire and lead a team.
-A creative and innovative approach to business challenges.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.

Why Join Mumorev ?

-Be part of a visionary startup poised to make a significant impact on the music and entertainment industry globally.
-Collaborate with a passionate and talented team of music enthusiasts and professionals.
-Opportunity to shape the future of music discovery and criticism.
-Equity and potential for significant growth and financial reward.

Website Link :https://mumorev.com

How to Apply :

If you are ready to take on an exciting and challenging role as a Co-Founder of Mumorev, we want to hear from you!

Please send your resume to hello@mumorev.com and detaoresconsult@gmail.com

Join us in revolutionizing the music industry. Let’s create something extraordinary together.

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Ownership of Rights in A Photograph

Photographs are classified under Artistic works which are eligible for copyright protection by virtue of Section 2 (1) of the Copyright Act, 2022.

The Act in ascertaining the first ownership of copyright in artistic works states that copyright in such works shall initially vest in the author of the work except as otherwise provided in an agreement (usually a work for hire agreement)

The author of a photographic work is defined in Section 108 of the Act

Section 108 of the Copyright Act 2022 defines an author in the case of a photographic work as the person who took the photograph.

Section 10 of the Act grants the author of a photograph the exclusive right to carry out and authorize the reproduction, publication, synchronization, broadcast, communication to public, adaptation, monetization and other utilization in all ramifications of such work within the ambits of legality.

One may then ask, does any right accrue to the person or persons that Commission the photograph? The old act was silent on the rights of the person or persons that commission the photograph for domestic or private use.

However, Section 28 of the Copyright Act 2022 makes provisions for certain rights that will accrue to a person or persons that commission the taking of a photograph for PRIVATE and DOMESTIC purposes.

These rights are

a. A non exclusive license to exploit the commissioned work for non commercial purposes

b. right to restrain the publication, exhibition, broadcasting, communication, distribution and making available copies of the work to the public.

As such, in the absence of or subject to an agreement, in circumstances where a person commissions a photograph for domestic and private purposes (shoots for birthday, graduation, wedding, pre wedding etc), the author of the work remains the photographer but the person that commissions same shall be entitled to the rights stated stated in a and b above.

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Ownership of Rights in A Photograph

Photographs are classified under Artistic works which are eligible for copyright protection by virtue of Section 2 (1) of the Copyright Act, 2022.

The Act in ascertaining the first ownership of copyright in artistic works states that copyright in such works shall initially vest in the author of the work except as otherwise provided in an agreement.

The author of a photographic work is defined in Section 108 of the Act

Section 108 of the Copyright Act 2022 defines an author in the case of a photographic work as the person who took the photograph.

Section 10 of the Act grants the author of a photograph the exclusive right to carry out and authorize the reproduction, publication, synchronization, broadcast, communication to public, adaptation, monetization and other utilization in all ramifications of such work within the ambits of legality.

One may then ask, does any right accrue to the person or persons that Commission the photograph? The old act was silent on the rights of the person or persons that commission the photograph for domestic or private use.

However, Section 28 of the Copyright Act 2022 makes provisions for certain rights that will accrue to a person or persons that commission the taking of a photograph for PRIVATE and DOMESTIC purposes.

These rights are

a. A non exclusive license to exploit the commissioned work for non commercial purposes

b. right to restrain the publication, exhibition, broadcasting, communication, distribution and making available copies of the work to the public.

As such, in the absence of or subject to an agreement, in circumstances where a person commissions a photograph for domestic and private purposes (shoots for birthday, graduation, wedding, pre wedding etc), the author of the work remains the photographer but the person that commissions same shall be entitled to the rights stated stated in a and b above.

*Ownership of Rights in A Photograph*

Photographs are classified under Artistic works which are eligible for copyright protection by virtue of Section 2 (1) of the Copyright Act, 2022.

The Act in ascertaining the first ownership of copyright in artistic works states that copyright in such works shall initially vest in the author of the work except as otherwise provided in an agreement.

The author of a photographic work is defined in Section 108 of the Act

Section 108 of the Copyright Act 2022 defines an author in the case of a photographic work as the person who took the photograph.

Section 10 of the Act grants the author of a photograph the exclusive right to carry out and authorize the reproduction, publication, synchronization, broadcast, communication to public, adaptation, monetization and other utilization in all ramifications of such work within the ambits of legality.

One may then ask, does any right accrue to the person or persons that Commission the photograph? The old act was silent on the rights of the person or persons that commission the photograph for domestic or private use.

However, Section 28 of the Copyright Act 2022 makes provisions for certain rights that will accrue to a person or persons that commission the taking of a photograph for PRIVATE and DOMESTIC purposes.

These rights are

a. A non exclusive license to exploit the commissioned work for non commercial purposes

b. right to restrain the publication, exhibition, broadcasting, communication, distribution and making available copies of the work to the public.

As such, in the absence of or subject to an agreement, in circumstances where a person commissions a photograph for domestic and private purposes (shoots for birthday, graduation, wedding, pre wedding etc), the author of the work remains the photographer but the person that commissions same shall be entitled to the rights stated stated in a and b above.

Ownership of Rights in A Photograph

Photographs are classified under Artistic works which are eligible for copyright protection by virtue of Section 2 (1) of the Copyright Act, 2022.

The Act in ascertaining the first ownership of copyright in artistic works states that copyright in such works shall initially vest in the author of the work except as otherwise provided in an agreement.

The author of a photographic work is defined in Section 108 of the Act

Section 108 of the Copyright Act 2022 defines an author in the case of a photographic work as the person who took the photograph.

Section 10 of the Act grants the author of a photograph the exclusive right to carry out and authorize the reproduction, publication, synchronization, broadcast, communication to public, adaptation, monetization and other utilization in all ramifications of such work within the ambits of legality.

One may then ask, does any right accrue to the person or persons that Commission the photograph? The old act was silent on the rights of the person or persons that commission the photograph for domestic or private use.

However, Section 28 of the Copyright Act 2022 makes provisions for certain rights that will accrue to a person or persons that commission the taking of a photograph for PRIVATE and DOMESTIC purposes.

These rights are

a. A non exclusive license to exploit the commissioned work for non commercial purposes

b. right to restrain the publication, exhibition, broadcasting, communication, distribution and making available copies of the work to the public.

As such, in the absence of or subject to an agreement, in circumstances where a person commissions a photograph for domestic and private purposes (shoots for birthday, graduation, wedding, pre wedding etc), the author of the work remains the photographer but the person that commissions same shall be entitled to the rights stated stated in a and b above.

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It really does. Easily in fact. My top reasons for saving in it are - Its a global currency, so its value remains more than it depreciates... It saves cost especially if you conduct a lot of international transactions.

This article gives some of the best reasons - https://blog.bitmama.io/reasons-why-you-should-save-in-dollars/

This is really nice . Well done

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We will discuss incorporation capital you need to start up depending on your sector

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SHOULD I RETAIN AN ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER IN NIGERIA?

After all , I only do one offs and I might not need the lawyer services every time ? This is the mindset of some creatives and Entertainment business professionals in Nigeria.

The big question is , would you rather have a family doctor that attends to all your issues within a budget agreed upon or would you prefer to pay a doctor every-time you have a medical issue regardless of the fluctuations in prices or medical services or drugs ?

Prevention they say is better than cure . Entertainment lawyers in Nigeria are not only needed when disputes or issues arise. Entertainment lawyers are in-fact retained so that issues don’t arise . They give proper legal advise and help you negotiate properly to prevent avoidable issues .

Having an entertainment lawyer in Nigeria on retainer is beneficial to creatives and entertainment entities because

a) it reduces the cost of the legal services on the client
b) enables faster dispensation of services
c) quicker access to the attorney
d) access to the client’s network of creatives and entertainment business professionals
e) proper communication of issues between parties as client is treated as priority .

Among other numerous benefits

Who wants a free copy of the basic intellectual property for creatives ebook ?

I HAVE A LAWYER, DO I STILL NEED AN ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER IN NIGERIA?

Let’s take a look at things this way. There are general doctors, and then there are specialty doctors.

If a lady goes to a doctor and the issues discovered are significantly related to her body, she is referred to a gynecologist. This is not because the doctor does not have working knowledge of what to administer to the lady but because the gynecologist has superior knowledge and that is their area of specialization. Same goes for a man with eye problem or a sick child on consultation with a doctor, the man will be referred to an ophthalmologist who is an expert in treatment of eyes and the child to Pediatricians who is an expert in child treatment.

Only specialists can effectively and efficiently tackle the health issue discovered more than the general doctors.

Same thing goes for lawyers and entertainment lawyers in Nigeria. While Lawyers have general knowledge of the issues, entertainment lawyers in Nigeria are the specialists in the entertainment field that can treat the issue more effectively and efficiently and it is advised they are contacted to handle all issues in the Entertainment industry for higher success rate.

Under the pre incorporation stage of a start up , another key thing is to sort out the ownership structure . What does the founders get , what roles do they play , what is their shares percentage .

This is very key at the early stage of the startup so founders and the early employees know what's in for them and everyone is aware of their stake in the startup

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