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How I Negotiate Multi-Million Dollar Deals Without Giving Up Ownership
57 minutes Posted Aug 20, 2025 at 4:05 pm.
with Africa's boldest thinkers?
– Introduction & Copyright Reality Check
– Amy’s Journey: From Dance Dreams to Entertainment Law
– Multi-Million Dollar Negotiations: The 18-Month Battle
– Biggest Mistakes Creatives Make with Their IP
– Navigating Africa & America: Cultural Differences
– Music Publishing Challenges in Nigeria
– The Power of Niche Markets: Nigeria’s 225 Million Opportunity
– Protecting the Fort: Working with Earn Your Leisure
– Entrepreneurship vs. Law: Balancing Risk & Compliance
– Misconceptions About Entertainment Lawyers
– Accountability & Copyright Enforcement Differences
– Rapid Fire: Power Outfits, Emojis & Guilty Pleasures
– Modern Dating Dynamics: Standards & Accountability
– Career Impact on Dating: The Double-Edged Sword
– Defining Success: Autonomy & Freedom
– Whose Story We Want to Hear Next
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“How I Negotiate Multi-Million Dollar Deals Without Giving Up Ownership”
Amy Oraefo: The Entertainment Lawyer Rewriting the Rules | Afropolitan Podcast
From Atlanta to Lagos, entertainment attorney Amy Oraefo is helping creatives protect their power, scale their brands, and build businesses that last.
In this episode, Amy takes us inside multi-million dollar negotiations, the mistakes artists make with their IP, and what it takes to succeed as a Black woman in entertainment law. She shares her journey from trained dancer to top-tier lawyer, her experiences working across two continents, and why every artist must understand how money flows in their industry.
We also break down the cultural differences between doing business in Nigeria vs. America, the future of African music publishing, and get candid about modern dating dynamics.
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