Entertainment law

Pelican Crest’s Entertainment law Practice was founded to serve Nigeria’s growing creative industries with tailored legal and business advisory services. As Ibadan’s pioneering creative law firm, we empower artists, content creators, and entertainment professionals through strategic, personalized legal support. Our team partners with clients to protect rights, navigate contracts, and build sustainable monetization models aligned with long-term goals. With a strong presence in Ibadan and clients across Nigeria and beyond, we’re committed to helping creatives protect their work—and build lasting legacies.

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Entertainment & IP Law Expertise Across Nigeria

Since its inception, the Pelican Crest Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property (ELIP) Practice has advised and represented a diverse portfolio of creatives, including recording artists, film producers, content creators, gospel bands, and visual artists across Ibadan, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and other creative hubs in Nigeria.

  • Negotiated and reviewed high-value contracts in music and film
  • Cleared complex licensing deals and resolved IP disputes
  • Safeguarded rights and helped clients unlock revenue streams
  • Supported creative careers with ownership protection and legal clarity
  • Panelist, Law Society Students’ Career Week, University of Ibadan Year

Our work spans across:
Music publishing and licensing support for live gospel bands and recording artists Contract negotiation and rights clearance for filmmakers and digital content creators Talent protection and deal structuring for rising stars entering brand and influencer partnerships Beyond client work, our team is actively involved in thought leadership and industry engagement. In 2025, our lead counsel was invited as a guest speaker at the Law Students' Society Week, University of Ibadan, reflecting our growing reputation as a knowledge leader in the entertainment legal space. Whether behind the scenes of a distribution deal or advocating for creators in contract disputes, Pelican Crest ELIP stands as a trusted partner for creatives navigating the complexities of the entertainment and IP landscape.

We offer industry-specific legal solutions for creators, innovators, and emerging entrepreneurs. From contracts to IP protection, we help you build and safeguard your creative business.

Music

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Film & Television

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Digital Content & Influencer Economy

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Visual Arts & Design

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Small Creative Businesses

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Startups & Entrepreneurs

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Non-Legal Support

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Team Profile

Olubunmi Abosede Apantaku

OLUBUNMI ABOSEDE APANTAKU

PRACTICE HEAD, ENTERTAINMENT LAW & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (ELIP)

Olubunmi is a strategic legal advisor and Practice Head at Pelican Crest Legal Practitioners. Known for her pioneering work in entertainment law, she has supported creatives like gospel artists, filmmakers, and influencers in contract negotiation, IP protection, and digital monetization. Her work spans legal advocacy, mentorship, and education through masterclasses and digital initiatives to empower African creatives.

  • Qualifications: LL.B, B.L
  • Expertise: Entertainment Law, IP Protection, Licensing, Contract Law, Digital Content Monetization
  • Memberships: NBA, NBA-SBL, IPLAN
  • Contact: olubunmiabosede@pelicancrestlaw.com | 08146425245
  • LinkedIn: View Profile
  • Instagram: @ibadanentertainmentlawyer
  • Twitter/X: @O_AApantakuEsq

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Other Practice Groups

Dispute Resolution – Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Data Protection and Privacy

Entertainment and Intellectual Property

Corporate Commercial and Business Advisory

Property – Sales, Lease, Management, and Products