Godwin Tom
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Husband... Father... Founder, @mbaforafrica ... Managing Director, Sony Music Publishing, Nigeria
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In 30 minutes, I'm going to mention a few things artists or talents should normalise to avoid stories that touch in their careers...
#Thread
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Hey guys... I got a new job with the biggest publishing company in the world.
Meet
@GodwinTom
, Managing Director of our newest office in Lagos, Nigeria!
Leading our Nigeria division, Tom will further our global reach and support our growing roster of songwriters and composers across the region 🇳🇬
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3 Modules... 3 months... An extensive curriculum focused on Africa and it's peculiar business environment... Faculty members sourced from global and local businesses... Brought to you by
@Sterling_Bankng
Visit or email
@musicbusinessafrica
.org to register!
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Earlier today, we became a family of 4!
Keini has a brother!
Like play, I'm a father of 2 boys! God is the Greatest!
#CaughtAGEM
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I wish more husbands talked about how they truly feel... men in general, to be honest.
I do a few hangouts with men across the different circle of friends I engage, and sometimes, I just randomly give some of them hugs.
One of my guys once said to me... "wetin I go do na. Who
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I got this 2 bedroom apartment when I was 26... I genuinely thought I had arrived. 😆 🤣 😂
I remember buying all my appliances at once from the LG store in VI. The consequence for doing that was for about 5 years or so, I didn't club the same way ever again. The moment I see
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Guys!!!!!!!
#EndSARS
has no leader. The leader is you. It's me. It's us. All of us. Championing the cause for change. We want change and if we will find a new leader we will do it. Once they find one person they will set up useless meets & deploy their divide and conquer tactics
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Counting my blessings... +1
My first birthday as a father. Grateful
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Someone I call my friend and big brother... Someone who has actually told me well done with what I am doing... Was in a room where he was asked about me and my program and how they could support and he told them I am wasting my time.
I have a thick skin but this hurt.
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I'm not even going to lie... I was overwhelmed yesterday. I never thought I would receive more messages than I did at my wedding lol
In all the messages I have received so far, one thing that has stood out is the trust and belief in me.
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3 Modules... 3 months... An extensive curriculum focused on Africa and it's peculiar business environment... Faculty members sourced from global and local businesses... Brought to you by
@sterlingbank
Visit or email
@musicbusinessafrica
.org to register!
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Lord I'm grateful... 2 major announcements tomorrow. I think
@Twitter
might verify me after tomorrow lol
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My family had just been kicked out of our house (one room bq), and we were scattered. Dad was in Abuja, Mom went to stay with her cousin, and I lied about having a place to sleep while I was still trying to figure it out. Got a friend who agreed to allow me to stay for a couple
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Got dragged into a useless argument about Afrobeats and who took it to the world. As I talked, I realised I was showing my disgust, so now that I am calm, let me share my thoughts on this. Who took Afrobeats to the world??
We all did! Yup! Everyone of us.
The people we dont
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Episode 4,
@journeyofalearner
podcast "Like Traffic" featuring 2 of the 3 Knighthouse Founders
@temigomez
and
@rogbathebaron
drops on Monday!
Click the link in my bio to subscribe on all podcast platforms and YouTube and to watch previous videos as well!
#JourneyOfALearner
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Welcome to the world, kid!
Your amazing mom and I are happy to finally have you here with us.
When your brother came, he reminded us of God's perfect timing in our lives and how He always showed up on time or in time. That's why we called him KeiniAbasi.
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When Teni said Family dey call. Enemies dey call. I don't know who is who...
I felt that one!
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... And I am officially legally married to
@RealistXX
❤️
🥂 To the biggest journey of my life!
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Episode 4 of
#JourneyOfALearner
podcast with
@temigomez
and
@RogbatheBaron
is now out on
@YouTube
Watch and share! cc
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Many versions of me over the years have made me the best version of myself so far... still a work in progress!
It's sowing season...
#RoadTo40Days
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My son is 6 months old... I feel blessed!
We love you Keini Papa ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍
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He was incorruptible and an upright man... had his principles and stuck with it no matter what... he loved his family... played sports to stay healthy and never drank... God just wanted one of His own back home. This is what I will tell myself.
💔
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We are going to build this entertainment industry to work for us. Step by step. Strength by strength. It will be done in this lifetime. And I will be here to see it...
Who is with me?
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Cheers to the beginning of new life with my Nono
@RealistXX
...
She is the beginning of the rest of EVERYTHING!!!!!
#CaughtaGEm
💍💎❤️
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I am so proud of
@AsaAsika
... The way he has grown from the guy who used to ask for my advice to the guy I call when I need advice! Proud is an understatement 🙌🏾
A long read but well worth it.
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No Naeto C, MI, SDC, or AQ slander allowed here, please.
I have worked with all four, and it was an absolute honour. Make una dey allow people enjoy the music. All these comparisons aren't good for hip hop in Nigeria or Africa. Instead of putting them all together to make
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Started working at Sony Music Publishing in June last year (Announced in August)... it's been a rollercoaster of a year.
I am grateful for the team and my managers, Guy and Dan. Big shout out to Big Jon... we out here going to war for you, OG!
Special shout out to my team
Meet
@GodwinTom
, Managing Director of our newest office in Lagos, Nigeria!
Leading our Nigeria division, Tom will further our global reach and support our growing roster of songwriters and composers across the region 🇳🇬
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I remember when Tec and Ghost
@ShowDemCamp
and
@kingluu
decided to start
#PalmWineFest
@palmwinefest
in 2017. It was the very description of determination and making something out of absolutely nothing. They went from 50 people sitting on mats on a floor on Raymond Njoku Street
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The highlight of a very difficult week!!!
Earlier this week, my dad stopped by the office to see where his son works. I know what this man has been through, and I know the sacrifices he made for us. One day, I will share some of his stories.
The proud smile on his face was
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You will go and juice up your numbers and then come and ask for 500k to 1m USD advance.
Sigh... guys, stop this nonsense and build your catalogue and fan base. It's hard work, I know, but that's why everyone can't do it. Rise above the pack with your workmate and strategy.
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You are not special... humble yourself and do your work better than anyone else can.
That's how you get special... not by complaining, G!
Focus!
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Hey son, your mom and I have decided to take on one of the most important jobs in humanity's existence... Parenthood!
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I'm excited to welcome
@seyisodimu
to the Sony Music Publishing Family!
The original song "Love Me Jeje" by Seyi Sodimu was released in 1997. In 2024,
@temsbaby
released "Love Me Jeje," and it has already crossed 75m streams on Spotify alone. Good music will always resurface,
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Be careful... You don't have as many friends as you think you do!
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Make friends with lawyers... These guys represent the first part of the team you need to build. and you will need them at EVERY point in your career... including managing an artist. Build relationships with as many as possible and pick one to rep you
#FreeConsultation
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Been extremely overwhelmed and was about to complain... Then thought to myself. You prayed for this. Na the work wey dey follow the blessings come be this.
Keep learning... Keep earning... Keep yearning!
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One of the security men at my workplace does not understand why a "big man" like me carries food from home. Apparently, he's been so curious that he couldn't stop himself. I smiled and said, "Because food from my home is sweet."
When you are in certain positions, people make
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"They literally think they the best country..."
And Americans think America is what, please?
One thing I have learnt in my short time in the world. Most people who believe they are the best get offended when they meet equally confident people that they can't bully.
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Introduction, done. Court wesding, done. My traditional wedding in 6 days... White wedding in 8 days. All these ones are nice but I can't wait to just chill and enjoy life with my wife.
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The legendary
@MI_Abaga
stopped by the
@SonyMusicPub
West Africa office yesterday, and he brought
@The_Fanii
with him.
She is an alumnus of the
@mbaforafrica
programme who is now an Executive at Incredible Music, and I am very, very proud of her!
It's always great to catch up
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I am in a season of sowing… it’s painful. It’s tedious. It’s demanding.
Preparing the land for planting, sowing the seeds… and carefully nurturing and watering the seeds and plants as they grow.
So… what do I want for my birthday?
Your genuine prayers…
The seeds being
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An amazing night with the love of my life! You people can have Monday.
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The finest wine. The purest water. A fruitful tree. A fertile soil. My most filling meal. My healthiest drink. My daily motivation. My best friend. My lover. My children's mother. My greatest supporter. The funniest girl. My wife!!!
Happy Birthday Enobong mmi My GREATEST GIFT!
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7 years as an artist... 14 years as a talent manager interacting with 100s of talents and managing or working with over 60... 5 years as a speaker and teacher and 2 years as founder building the Music Business Academy for Africa... It has truly been The Journey Of A Learner!
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It's been two years at
@sonymusicpubwestafrica
@sonymusicpub
as Managing Direcror... it has been an absolute honour to work for this company and to give my best to a job that will change lives and impact amazing writers and composers.
A big shout out to the company leadership
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Sign contracts. It is in your favour to document things. Unless you are also a fraudulent person, contracts ensure clarity for all parties so no one takes advantage of the other. Also note, the contract is always in favour of the person who writes it. Argue!
#FreeConsultation
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I will say this... it is evident that Wizkid introduced Wizkid to the US market. After
@BankyW
and
@CaptDemuren
it was Wizkid all the way. He was deliberate and was clear about what he wanted. Thanks to everyone like Swizz and Akon and the roles they played but after Banky and
I will soon call
@GodwinTom
to confirm because between this and Akon I’m beginning to get tired.
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Guys... I beg you in the name of God or whatever deity you believe in... if you can afford to, give someone something that will help them eat (even if it's just for today or tomorrow).
From the guys carrying your bags in supermarkets to the cashiers to the security... you will
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Dear Enobong, Thank you! 😊
For our amazing boys... for loving an imperfect me... for pushing me... for inspiring me... for supporting me... for taking care of me... for honesty... for covering me... for a happy home... for a marriage that's been better, by miles, than our
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Today was a good day...
#CaughtaGEm
💎💍❤️
Introduction ✅
Court wedding ✅
Dowry ✅
Traditional Wedding ✅
Tomorrow we refuel and on Saturday we cross the final stage!!!!
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The last 6 months have been intense for me and my team at
@sonymusicpubwestafrica
and it's been a rewarding feeling seeing our plans come to Fruition. We are not even 2% done.
We embarked on the "Legend's Project" to support and protect the rights of legendary African writers
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Picture 1: newly married couple travelling in October 2019
Picture 2: New parents travelling in 2021
May God continue to give us new favour, new grace, new heights, new joy and continuous peace and love and new reasons for laughter!!!
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Public Service Announcement!!!!!!
As part of their sponsorship for the Music Business Academy for Africa curated by Godwin Tom,
@sterlingbank
is sponsoring TWENTY PEOPLE to be a part of the entire program.
Swipe to see how you can benefit from this!
#MBAForAfrica
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Last night, I looked at our boy and looked at my wife and tears poured down my eyes... I couldn't hold it back!
Lord God... What did I do right to deserve or feel this kind of love and joy in my heart?
Thank you!!❤️❤️❤️
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The entire entertainment industry owes
@mreazi
a big thank you!
You guys have no idea what Mr. Eazi has done for us. I'm sitting with Eexetuive Directors and MDs and 2019 is about to be amazing for us... But you must have sense sha
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ASK QUESTIONS! No matter how stupid it sounds. As long as you do not understand it, continue to ask. From contracts to performance requirements to marketing obligations. Ask questions. Tell them to do "bouncing ball-sing-along" level explanation.
#FreeConsultation
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Your goal as an artist is to transition from just having a manager to having management... A Team. People who benefit from your success and therefore work together to ensure that it is a reality. Lawyer, Manager, Agent, PR, Content Distribution manager, etc
#FreeConsultation
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Stay consistent... Don't decrease intensity. Don't watch other except to take notes and to learn. Keep moving. Take breaks. You will crawl, run, walk, but keep moving. You may not be the fastest or even strongest but be consistent!
It will pay off soon!
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Yup... Put that good energy out there G 🙌🏾👏🏾
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I took this picture in February/March 2019 in Chelsea, London... I was a very angry man and that anger caused so much pain and the pain pushed me to making many foolish, emotional decisions.
!
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It is not in your best interest, to say everything you think.
Sometimes, just observe. Process. Understand. Move on.
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Here is a story for you...
@MI_Abaga
put Wiz on his groundbreaking album "Talk About It" and properly introduced him to the market.
@BankyW
and
@CaptDemuren
signed him and put EVERYTHING into pushing him and the artist's on their label including Banky's own career. A series of
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Open doors... Then show people the way. Then when they have learnt your way(s), please have the grace allow them walk their own path and make their own way which may be different from yours. As mentors and leaders you are to guide!
Never play God. You no reach!!!
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Obsessed with impact...
I used to pray that my ideas and thoughts, and endeavours would be validated by an audience. A bunch of strangers clapping for me and telling me my ideas are the best they have ever heard and when it didn't happen (which was almost all the time),
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Earlier today, to announced to the artists that not only are they getting 75% net earning from the masters, they will not be paying back any of the advance used to create this album.
You should have seen the look on their faces. This album is 100% the work of these students.
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It is ok to have your friends and relatives manage you but set goals and push each other. It is your career and if they are not growing in ways that help your career, communicate it with and move on. Don't frustrate them to leave.
#FreeConsultation
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@See_Khoo
@ifeelglittery
@Rossina_Ramela
@got2bblu
Sometimes you get a script and you don't have the entire thing mapped out. Just your role. By the time you find out it may be too late
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A journey...
2004/2005 - JSS English Language, Government studies, and Agric Science volunteer teacher at Government college Ikoyi, Osborne road Ikoyi, washed cars and waited tables
2005/2006 - office assistant and later on promoted to Marketing Executive at Impact 85 with
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"Don't take it personal... take note and take care of it" - Pharell 2024
Malice has no economic value...
In this game there are no permanent friends or enemies... just interests!
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Man... I'm always so excited to see my wife.
May this feeling never die.
Amen
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A REMINDER!
Set a goal, a big goal... then take the next 3 to 5 years... commit to it and give it time, sweat, resources... commit fully. Learn, practice, and repeat until you are relevant to providing the solution. What you do with that relevance is what will bring you wealth.
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Brands and other businesses that require your services do not respect your manager because you do not respect your manager. The manager's job is to protect you but he/she can not do that if you treat him or her like a third wheel... unless thats what he/she is
#FreeConsultation
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So many people are afraid to fail. To make mistakes. To feel embarrassed. To sound silly.
Most people don't know this is the journey to success. To better decisions. To growth. Get the dirty water out so the clean water can run!
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I created
@mbaforafrica
to change lives.
I took the
@SonyMusicPub
job to change lives and play my part in the building of our Africa industries.
My steps are ordered by a higher calling and meaning is what drives me.
I am a child of God. Humanity and love is my religion.
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A competent and powerful woman is an ally. My ally is a G! ❤️
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Happy 3rd Marriage Anniversary, my Queen!
Everyday I remember our vows and the instruction to "love you like Christ loved the Church... Even on to death"
Those words send shivers down my spine
Then I get up and choose you... Only You, Everyday!
Thank you for my amazing life!
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Big shout out to my best men... All married men and the youngest relationship here is at least 13 years
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I'm so disappointed. 🤦🏾♂️
Tony Braxton 60%
Atlantic 30%
Burna 10%
This is what you get when you’re desperate.
Sample man 😭
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Ask your manager for a plan. Albeit short term but ask for one. It does not have to be perfect but it has to show that they a. are interested in you and/or your music b. Can use initiative. A full plan should be produced in 3 to 6 months tops.
#FreeConsultation
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Set a goal, a big goal... then take the next 3 to 5 years... commit to it and give it time, sweat, resources... commit fully. Learn, practice, and repeat until you are relevant to providing the solution. What you do with that relevance is what will bring you wealth.
Make sure
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I did a survey... I made calls to different people across the continent... I have searched online.
No University in Africa actually offers Music Business or Music Business Management as a course...
hmmm... 🤔
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One of the most impactful things I have ever done in my career was managing
@wandecoal
... it was the most intense in EVERY WAY!!!
I had the biggest fights, but I realised it was because he was the talent I was most emotional about. Wande became my brother in ways I couldn't
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Basically, brands will treat your manager how they sense that you treat him or her. Even if you make decisions together, let the client know they have to speak to manager or management (more on that in a bit). As you grow, your manager can open more doors
#FreeConsultation
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When you hire a manager. Ask Questions. One of the most important jobs of the manager is simplifying complex briefs so that you can execute. So if he or she does not explain it or worse, does not understand it, you will lose money. This applies to contracts
#FreeConsultation
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