Strategic insights for the creative and business talent shaping Africa’s future. Building the runway for the next generation of flight.
GODWIN TOM
Managing Director | Founder | Builder
I have spent two decades navigating the currents of the African music industry, not just as a participant, but as a student of its winds and a builder of its foundations.
From managing some of the continent’s most iconic artists to consulting for over 60 careers, I learned that success is rarely an accident; it is the result of precision, timing, and the ability to see opportunities before they manifest.
“Like the eagle that spots its target from miles away, I believe in the power of strategic foresight.”
Music is a natural resource—renewable and scalable. But we have long had the gold without owning the refinery. True nation building is constructing the legal frameworks, royalty systems, and educational pillars that allow the industry to function without foreign aid.
We are moving from a “hustle” economy to a “structure” economy. My mission is to ensure that when the world looks at Africa, they don’t just see talent; they see a fortress of industry capable of protecting and projecting its own power.
A monthly updated playlist featuring the raw, undiscovered voices from the Academy and across the continent.
We don’t just teach the business; we are helping to pave the runway. The Academy is designed for the managers, lawyers, and strategists of tomorrow.
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