Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan, also known as Madrina, has issued a public message of caution to upcoming and established artistes regarding their music rights and record deals.
Taking to her Instagram page, the singer warned artistes against signing away ownership of their master recordings to record labels indefinitely, stressing that such decisions should never be made out of financial pressure, ignorance, or desperation.
She emphasized the importance of understanding contract terms and seeking proper legal guidance before entering any agreement in the music business.
“Dear artiste, no amount of money, ignorance or desperation should make you sign your masters to a label in perpetuity,” she wrote.
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“If you must make art, continuous knowledge and an entertainment lawyer should be your best friend.”
Prompt News reports her message adds to ongoing conversations within the entertainment industry about artists retaining ownership and control over their intellectual property.
