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Nigerian Music and the Public Domain

Nigerian music has evolved over the years. From the days of Bobby Benson to contemporary Nigerian artists, music has been a constant factor propelling a lot of creatives in the entertainment industry. Lou Rawls once said “Music is the greatest communication in the world. Even if people do not understand the language, they still know …

Our Partnership with Archivi.ng

At Free Knowledge Africa (FKA), our mission is to make knowledge freely accessible and ensure Africa’s rich history and cultural heritage remain open to all. We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Archivi.ng, a pioneering platform focused on the digitization and preservation of historical records, including newspapers. Through this collaboration, FKA and Archivi.ng …

Reflecting on 2024: Bridging Barriers, Sharing Knowledge

As the year draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on an extraordinary journey of collaboration, growth, and impact. At Free Knowledge Africa, we believe that open access to knowledge is not just a principle—it’s a catalyst for transformation. Together, we’ve made significant steps in bridging information gaps, preserving cultural heritage, and …

Public Domain and Historical Knowledge

Advocacy for Open Access in Nigeria Remember our ongoing Public Domain Advocacy program? On November 26th, 2024, we had a physical advocacy event with the theme ‘Public Domain and Historical Knowledge’. The event was organized by Free Knowledge Africa in collaboration with the FCT Branch of the National Library of Nigeria. It was held at …

Celebrating the World IP and Public Domain day

The World Intellectual Property (IP) day is globally celebrated on the 26th of April. This year, Free Knowledge Africa in conjunction with National Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) will join the rest of the world to celebrate this day as well as the Public Domain day usually celebrated on the 1st of January to …

Open Music and the Open Movement

Open Music is music that is freely accessible under open licenses without any copyright restriction. This means music that can be freely accessible by all to be used under the specific conditions of the licenses they are released under. In a bid to promote the use of Open Music to both creators and their audiences, …

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