01/05/2026
THE 3RD EDITION OF SMC INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CONFERENCE
CALL FOR PAPERS
Topic: Sound, Story & Strategy: Reimagining Nigerian Music for the Next Decade.
Nigeria’s music has gone global 🌍—but what’s next? From Afrobeats dominance to challenges like monetization, copyright, and global control, it’s time to rethink the future.
Join scholars, creatives, and industry leaders as we explore “Sound, Story & Strategy: Reimagining Nigerian Music for the Next Decade.”
Submit your abstract (250–300 words) and help shape a more sustainable, culturally grounded music industry.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES:
May 8, 2026, 2026: Deadline for abstract submission
May 11, 2026: Deadline for notification of abstracts acceptance
May 25, 2026: Deadline for participant registration
May 27, 2026: Deadline for submission of presentation slides
May 29, 2026: Conference D-Day
SUBMISSION
🔗 Submit/Register: https://forms.office.com/r/1th0LDHesS
REGISTRATION AND PRESENTATION FEES
There is no registration or presentation fee for attending the event.
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY
Accepted papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication in an edited book at no cost to the presenters.
VENUE: Online
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 29 May, 2026
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm (WAT)
Venue: Online (link will be shared to all registered participants)
FOR INQUIRIES: [email protected]