Legal Summit

Damilare Odusanya

Music Business Executive & Entertainment Lawyer

Profile

‘Damilare Odusanya, known as dammysanya, is a distinguished Entertainment Lawyer renowned for his expertise in safeguarding and maximising the Intellectual Property rights of creatives both in Nigeria and internationally. He earned his LL.B from the prestigious University of Lagos and went on to achieve an LL.M with distinction from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), with an MA in Music Business at the University of Westminster (in view)

 

Dammysanya has played a key role in numerous high-profile transactions across the media, music, and film industries. His portfolio includes clearing some of the most ground-breaking records and albums coming out of the continent, advising on major endorsement agreements with renowned brands such as PUMA, Martell, and 1xBet, and providing counsel on popular reality TV shows like Big Brother Naija and Real Housewives of Abuja, to mention a few. He has also been instrumental in facilitating some of the most notable transactions in the Nigerian film industry.

 

With a track record of handling high-value transactions, Dammysanya has garnered the trust of and repeatedly counselled some of the most notable African artists of recent times, including Davido, Wande Coal, Oxlade, Lojay, and Fave. His meticulous attention to detail ensures that creatives maximise earnings from their intellectual property. 

 

Dammysanya routinely advises on a myriad of transactions in the entertainment industry, including recording and publishing agreements, licensing agreements, music clearance, performance agreements, and other related agreements.

 

Beyond his work as legal counsel, Dammysanya extends his expertise to talent management services, bookings, and brand-building initiatives. He currently manages UK based DJ, DJames and serves as a junior publicist at Mae Management Consultancy Group (Mae). 

 

His unwavering commitment to ensuring no opportunity is left untapped underscores his strong focus on his clients’ success, making them feel reassured and valued. Dammysanya seeks to continually provide and empower creatives with unparalleled legal and strategic support to ensure their continued growth in the dynamic entertainment landscape. His dedication to the African entertainment industry is unwavering

Register to Join the conversation

Learn, Network, and Lead the way in Shaping the Future of the Creative Industry Law in Africa.