Music & Tech
Music Streaming segment in Africa has experienced a significant growth in the last 5 years going from 12.8 Million users in 2017 to 37.9 Million in 2022. Also by 2030 the tech industry is predicted to employ upwards of 20 Million Africans. How can musicians, artists, producers, entrepreneurs and developers in the Mano River Union take advantage of this to the benefit of its’ citizens?
Panelist:
Peace Dennis Sambola Jr.
Is a Multimedia Artist, IT Professional, and Entrepreneur serving as the Digital Media Officer for the BRIDGE-U: Liberia project (USAID) at the University of Liberia College of Health Sciences. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a diploma in Multimedia, Peace offers a unique blend of technical expertise and creative insight in his field.
He has experience working for several international and local NGOs as an IT & ICT Officer, where he established their IT/ICT infrastructures and provided technical support.
Passionate about music, Peace founded Plus Liberia in 2017, a music and entertainment company focused on promoting Liberian artists and providing access to Liberian music both domestically and internationally.
Since its inception, Plus Liberia has become a pivotal force in the Liberian entertainment landscape, offering artists a platform to generate revenue from their music.
Encho Jallah .
CEO, eWallie
Joe V.D Wilson.
Product Manager, eWallie
CRAIG KING.
King has been a musical heavyweight for years, working w/ Quincy Jones, Aaliyah, Brandy, Kanye West, and more and contributing to the music production on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Simpsons, just to name a few
CEO & Founder of Rap Plug Live, King introduces and app that brings hip-hop into the tech space by connecting aspiring artists, managers, producers, attorneys, engineers, each essentially necessary to the success, preservation, and longevity of ‘The Culture.’