All research publications authored by Tolulope Ogunleye.
AI Governance and the Future of Creative Practice: African and Global Perspectives
This paper examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping creative practice across music, visual arts, film, and digital media, focusing on African and global contexts. It analyses AI governance through intellectual property, creative labour, and cultural representation. The study argues that inclusive, context-sensitive governance is essential for protecting cultural diversity and sustaining equitable creative ecosystems.
Investigating Music Financing, Investment, and Returns: Economic Realities of Emerging Artists and Independent Record Labels in Nigeria.
This study investigates how emerging artists and independent labels in Nigeria invest and manage resources within the informal music economy. Using mixed methods, it reveals highly volatile investment outcomes shaped by weak institutions, algorithmic visibility, and symbolic motivations. The paper introduces Music Investment Volatility Theory and Symbolic Structural Music Investment Theory to explain financial uncertainty in emerging creative markets.
Substance Use and the Myth of Musical Inspiration: A Study of Creative Arousal Among Emerging Artists in Nigeria.
This study examines beliefs surrounding psychoactive substance use and creativity among emerging Nigerian musicians. Using mixed methods and performance observation, it finds that although many artists perceive substances as creative enhancers, sober performers demonstrate stronger focus and engagement. The research argues that substance use is driven by social and cultural pressures rather than creative necessity, calling for wellness-focused industry interventions.
Music Blogging in Lagos, Nigeria: Challenges, Benefits, and Cultural Significance in Digital Music Promotion
This research explores music blogging in Lagos and its role in digital promotion, consumption, and cultural mediation. Drawing on qualitative interviews and case studies, it identifies challenges including monetisation limits, algorithmic instability, and cyber risks. Using Uses and Gratifications theory, the study positions Nigerian music blogs as both promotional platforms and cultural institutions within the digital music economy.