Akinyemi Ayinoluwa Reveals Why He Dived Into Music Law

• Akinyemi Ayinoluwa shared what motivated him to chase music law after leaving his singing career.
• He made this change to deepen his passion and impact the Nigerian music industry.

Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, a former entertainer and current Partner and Co-founder of HighTower Solicitors and Advocates, has opened up about his transition from music to music law.

With a background as the lead singer of the now-defunct 100 Degrees boy band, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa sought to leverage his legal expertise to support the Nigerian music industry.

In a recent interview, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa shared his motivations for pursuing music law, citing his desire to utilize his knowledge to advance the careers of artists and producers.

He said:

“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”.

“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”.

He emphasized the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and fostering collaboration within the industry

“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.

Akinyemi Ayinoluwa’s journey in music law has led to the establishment of HighTower Solicitors and Advocates, where he co-founded the firm to advocate for artists, music producers, and writers.

His expertise has been sought after for speaking engagements, teaching sessions, and articles on music law, estate planning, and commercial transactions.

With a growing client list featuring notable figures in the music industry, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa remains committed to empowering artists and promoting collaboration.