As General Manager, Banko, in six years, built a blueprint for patient, principled leadership in an emerging market like West Africa where leadership must be rooted in service, not status.
Very insightful, foundational economic reality always catches us, from tech to the music industry the external dependence isn’t sustainable.
I wonder what informed the 2 artist signings though, considering the fact that there are artists who essentially have some sort of self-operation that would potentially have exponential impact from smaller budgets & label leverage, an artist with similar effect as blaqbonez comes to mind.
Absolutely agree with Banko's insights! The piece beautifully highlights the realities and potential of the Creative and Cultural Industries. His emphasis on building institutional credibility and navigating the unique economic landscape resonates deeply. The need for infrastructure and strategic investment to scale the broader CCI across Africa cannot be overstated. We need to focus on constructing lasting institutions and platforms that empower our talent and build a truly sustainable ecosystem for generations to come. This article is a crucial read for anyone passionate about the future of African creativity.
Very insightful, foundational economic reality always catches us, from tech to the music industry the external dependence isn’t sustainable.
I wonder what informed the 2 artist signings though, considering the fact that there are artists who essentially have some sort of self-operation that would potentially have exponential impact from smaller budgets & label leverage, an artist with similar effect as blaqbonez comes to mind.
Absolutely agree with Banko's insights! The piece beautifully highlights the realities and potential of the Creative and Cultural Industries. His emphasis on building institutional credibility and navigating the unique economic landscape resonates deeply. The need for infrastructure and strategic investment to scale the broader CCI across Africa cannot be overstated. We need to focus on constructing lasting institutions and platforms that empower our talent and build a truly sustainable ecosystem for generations to come. This article is a crucial read for anyone passionate about the future of African creativity.
This is top, learnt a lot from this