Sanwo-Olu Visits EMPIRE HQ, Highlights Lagos’ Role in Global Afrobeats Growth
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu engages global music company EMPIRE, spotlighting the city’s growing influence in Afrobeats and Nigeria’s expanding creative economy.
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES: Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has visited the headquarters of global music company EMPIRE, highlighting Lagos’ growing influence in the international Afrobeats movement.
During the visit, Sanwo-Olu engaged with EMPIRE executives on the evolving global music landscape and the opportunities available to Nigerian artists, producers and other creative professionals.
The governor’s visit underscores the growing relationship between Lagos and major international players in the global music industry, as Afrobeats continues to expand its audience across North America, Europe and other parts of the world.
Lagos remains at the centre of Nigeria’s entertainment ecosystem, serving as a major hub for music production, talent development, live events and creative entrepreneurship.
Sanwo-Olu has repeatedly positioned the creative economy as an important part of Lagos’ development strategy, with the state seeking to create stronger opportunities for young people and creative businesses.
EMPIRE has played a significant role in taking African music to international audiences, working with a growing roster of artists from Nigeria and across the continent.
The visit comes as Nigerian music continues to strengthen its position on the global stage, with Afrobeats artists attracting international collaborations, audiences and commercial opportunities.
For Lagos, the continued global rise of Afrobeats represents not only a cultural achievement but also an opportunity to expand the state’s influence as a leading creative and entertainment capital.
