"I have come to realize that teaching is a gift, and Victor is immensely blessed with it. His dedication and passion is remarkable, and I am forever proud and grateful to be his mentee."
Moteniola
Programme
A 12-week pathway into entertainment law and the music business.
The Vie Mentorship gives emerging lawyers practical exposure to copyright, contracts, publishing, licensing, negotiations, and the commercial realities behind music and film practice.
12
Weeks of structured learning, practical examples, and industry-facing conversations.
What To Expect
Built for lawyers who want practical industry fluency.
Across 12 weeks, mentees move from foundational entertainment law concepts into practical music business agreements, rights structures, licensing issues, deal negotiation, and client value creation.
12
Focused weekly topics
2
Core industries: music and film
1
Clearer route into practice
Curriculum
The 12-week programme.
The topics are sequenced to help mentees understand the law, the business, the documents, and the judgment required to advise creative clients well.
Week 01
Scope & Understanding of Entertainment Law / Music Business
Week 02
Understanding Copyright and the Copyright Act 2022
Week 03
Sound Recording & Publishing
Week 04
Types of Contracts Needed in Music Agreements
Week 05
Split Sheets & Songwriter Agreements
Week 06
Producer Agreements & Featured Artist Agreements
Week 07
Types of Publishing Agreements I
Week 08
Types of Publishing Agreements II
Week 09
Music Licensing, Sampling & Interpolation
Week 10
Music and AI
Week 11
How to Add Value to Your Clients
Week 12
How to Negotiate Deals: Practical Examples
Reviews
What mentees say about the experience.
The programme is designed to make complex entertainment law issues feel practical, usable, and connected to real industry work.
"Joining the first VIE Mentorship Session cohort in 2024 was a defining moment in my journey. As a lawyer passionate about the music business, I had the interest but needed direction. Victor's mentorship gave me clarity, practical knowledge, and a strong foundation that still guides me today. Through the program, I was also introduced to Music Business for Africa, where I received a scholarship that helped me grow even further. Looking back, VIE came at the right time and helped shape the career I have today as a music business executive working on projects locally and internationally. I'm deeply grateful to Victor for his guidance, generosity, and commitment to raising the next generation through TVM."
Ifebukola
"TVM gave me structure, confidence, and practical language for the industry. The examples made negotiation and client advisory feel less intimidating."
Izzy